City of Petersburg

A building permit is required for all residential and commercial construction, additions, alterations, repairs, substantial improvements, and demolition within the City of Petersburg.

Note: Specific exemptions vary by city ordinance. Contact Petersburg City Hall to determine if your project qualifies for exemption.

Building code

Petersburg municipal ordinances and adopted building standards (ICC-based codes). International Residential Code (IRC) and International Building Code (IBC) may apply where locally adopted.

Owner-builder

Owner-builders may perform work on own property if all city and state requirements are met.

Contractor requirements

Contractors are required to hold a valid WV Contractor License for projects valued ≥$5,000 (residential) or ≥$25,000 (commercial). Electrical work >$1,000 requires a licensed electrician.

1. 01
   Contact Petersburg City Hall to obtain building permit application and requirements.
2. 02
   Prepare permit application with project scope and construction details.
3. 03
   Submit application and required documentation to city clerk.
4. 04
   City reviews completeness of application.
5. 05
   Pay applicable permit and plan review fees.
6. 06
   City issues permit upon approval.
7. 07
   Proceed with construction and schedule required inspections.

Typical processing time: 5-15 business days for permit issuance if all documents are complete.

Inspection hours

Contact city for inspection hours