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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Chesapeake
For construction and related work within the town limits. Confirm specifics with Town Hall.
Note: Not enumerated in publicly available materials; confirm with Town Hall.
Required documents
- Building Permit Application
- Supporting documents as required
- Building code
- WV state-adopted codes (2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, effective August 1, 2022)
- Contractor requirements
- Valid WV state contractor license required.
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download the Building Permit application from https://chesapeake.wv.gov/findformsandpermits/buildingpermit/Pages/default.aspx or pick it up at Town Hall.
- 02 Complete the application with all required information.
- 03 Submit in person to Town Hall at 12404 MacCorkle Avenue SE.
- 04 Pay applicable fees.
- 05 Receive permit; post on site.
- 06 Schedule required inspections.
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Fee schedule
Chesapeake building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Not publicly stated; contact Town Hall at (304) 949-1492.
In-person at Town Hall.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (304) 949-1492 (phone)
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Frequently asked
Common questions about Chesapeake permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Chesapeake, WV? ▸
For construction and related work within the town limits. Confirm specifics with Town Hall.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Chesapeake, WV? ▸
Building permit fees in Chesapeake, WV are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Not publicly stated; contact Town Hall at (304) 949-1492..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Chesapeake, WV? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Chesapeake, WV, follow these steps: 1. Download the Building Permit application from https://chesapeake.wv.gov/findformsandpermits/buildingpermit/Pages/default.aspx or pick it up at Town Hall. 2. Complete the application with all required information. 3. Submit in person to Town Hall at 12404 MacCorkle Avenue SE. 4. Pay applicable fees. 5. Receive permit; post on site. 6. Schedule required inspections.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Chesapeake, WV? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Chesapeake, WV via: (304) 949-1492.
last verified April 2026
source Town of Chesapeake -- Town Hall ↗
entry id permits/west-virginia/kanawha/chesapeake
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Chesapeake -- Town Hall before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.