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Clay County building permits, inspections & zoning
Use this page to orient your search for the authority that handles building permits, plan review, inspections, zoning, and certificates of occupancy in Clay County, West Virginia.
State-specific context
What to verify in West Virginia
West Virginia projects may involve state building-code rules, local permitting, fire review, floodplain, and utility approvals. Confirm the responsible enforcement agency.
State code framework with local administration. The county may provide some services, but an address inside an incorporated city or another local jurisdiction may be served by a separate building department.
Your next steps
How to find the right permit office
- 01Identify the exact property address and municipality.
- 02Check whether the city, town, township, borough, parish, county, or regional authority serves that address.
- 03Ask which permits, zoning approvals, plan reviews, and inspections apply to the project.
- 04Save the official portal, permit number, approved plans, and inspection instructions together.