§ WV West Virginia
County permits
Jefferson County
Jefferson County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Jefferson County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Office of Building Permits & Inspections, Department of Engineering, Planning, and Zoning
- Website
- Permit authority website ↗
- Phone
- 304-725-2998
- Address
- 116 East Washington Street, Suite 100, Charles Town, WV 25414
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Jefferson County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Jefferson County, West Virginia. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.