City Building Permits
Town of Marmet, WV - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of Marmet, West Virginia. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Covers the incorporated town limits of Marmet, located on the south bank of the Kanawha River approximately 9 miles southeast of Charleston. Note: Verify the correct routing for building permits directly with Marmet Town Hall.
- Department
- Town of Marmet -- Town Hall
- Address
- 9403 MacCorkle Avenue, Marmet, WV 25315
- Phone
- (304) 949-2241
- Website
- https://townofmarmetwv.com/
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Contact Town Hall at (304) 949-2241 (Clerk) or (304) 949-2670 (Zoning) to confirm permit requirements for your project.
- Obtain the permit application from Town Hall.
- Submit completed application with supporting documents in person.
- Pay applicable fees per Part Seventeen of the Marmet Code of Ordinances.
- Receive permit; post on site.
- Schedule required inspections.
Source: Town of Marmet -- Town Hall
General Requirements
Per Part Seventeen (Building and Housing Code) of Marmet ordinances; includes articles on Permits and Fees. Confirm specifics with Town Hall.
- Building code
- WV state-adopted codes (2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, effective August 1, 2022)
- Contractor requirements
- Valid WV state contractor license required.
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Not publicly detailed in accessible sources; confirm with Town Hall.
- Payment note
- In-person at Town Hall.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Town of Marmet -- Town Hall to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (304) 949-2241 (phone)
- (304) 949-2670 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Standard town business hours
Additional Resources
- Building code: WV state-adopted codes (2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, effective August 1, 2022)
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Codified ordinances
- License lookup guide: West Virginia Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: West Virginia Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- West Virginia hub: West Virginia Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Marmet -- Town Hall before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Town of Marmet Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Town of Marmet, WV?
- Per Part Seventeen (Building and Housing Code) of Marmet ordinances; includes articles on Permits and Fees. Confirm specifics with Town Hall.
- How much does a building permit cost in Town of Marmet, WV?
- Fees are calculated as: Not publicly detailed in accessible sources; confirm with Town Hall..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Marmet, WV?
- 1. Contact Town Hall at (304) 949-2241 (Clerk) or (304) 949-2670 (Zoning) to confirm permit requirements for your project. 2. Obtain the permit application from Town Hall. 3. Submit completed application with supporting documents in person. 4. Pay applicable fees per Part Seventeen of the Marmet Code of Ordinances. 5. Receive permit; post on site. 6. Schedule required inspections.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Marmet, WV?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: (304) 949-2241, (304) 949-2670.
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