Building Permits can be obtained in the Building and Zoning Office on the 4th floor of the City Municipal Building. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the applicable code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall obtain a building permit before the work has begun.
BUILDING PLAN REQUIREMENTS:
BUILDING A NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, SINGLE FAMILY ROOM ADDITION, NEW COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE/ADDITION, OR A COMMERCIAL INTERIOR REMODEL?
SECURE A COPY OF THE APPROPRIATE REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR PROJECT FROM THE PERMIT OR ZONING OFFICES. PLEASE REVIEW THE REQUIREMENTS AND APPLY THEM TO YOUR PLANS TO BE SUBMITTED. ANY PLANS SUBMITTED THAT DO NOT FOLLOW THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED AND COULD DELAY THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT.
COMMERCIAL INTERIOR REQUIREMENTS NEW
To apply for a Building Permit, please make sure to bring:
- Photo Identification
- Site Plans
- Business License (if Commercial)
For safety reasons, before any work is done for development related projects or improvements to personal property, please contact 811 in the State of West Virginia.
Building Permit application and Fees schedule:
Residential (non-commercial)
New construction, additions, alterations, replacements and repair.
Fee based on actual valuation of labor and materials:
Value of Labor and Materials Building Permit Fee Formula
$0 – $999: $10.00 minimum fee
$1,000 – $19,999: 0.011 X value
$20,000 – $49,999: 0.009 X value
$50,000 – $99,999: 0.007 X value
$100,000+: 0.006 X value
Commercial / Industrial (non-residential)
New construction, additions, alterations, replacements and repair. Fee based on actual valuation of labor and materials:
Value of Labor and Materials Building Permit Fee Formula
$0 – $1,999: $15.00 minimum fee
$2,000 – $9,999: 0.0095 X value
$10,000 – $24,999: 0.0085 X value
$25,000 -$49,999: 0.0075 X value
$50,000 – $99,999: 0.0065 X value
$100,000 – $499,999: 0.0055 X value
$500,000 – $999,999: 0.0045 X value
$1,000,000+: 0.0035 X value
Electrical Service Upgrades
Residential and commercial electrical upgrade permit, includes permit and inspections: $25.00 (Electrical services and wiring in new construction shall be covered under the normal permit fees.)
Demolition
Commercial/residential demolitions: $50.00
Grade and Fill
Subject to Engineering Department approval: $20.00 per each $1,000
Moving any Structure
Permit for moving any structure: $100.00
