West Virginia Building Permits

Local enforcement; State backstop for safety.

How Building Permits Work in West Virginia

The state government, through the State Fire Marshal, has the authority to act as the building official for any jurisdiction that does not have its own. This ensures that even in remote areas, there is a state-level mechanism for obtaining permits and ensuring code compliance.

Model: State-Mandated

145 jurisdictions with permitting contact information.

Counties (55)

Cities (90)

Other Jurisdictions (349)

These places either do not issue building permits directly, or we have no permit office on record for them. Enter your project address to find the correct permitting authority.