City Building Permits
Montgomery, WV - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Montgomery, West Virginia. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Covers the incorporated city limits of Montgomery, located at the confluence of the Kanawha and New rivers, in the southeastern corner of Kanawha County. Note: Montgomery is also the home of West Virginia University Institute of Technology.
- Department
- City of Montgomery -- City Hall
- Address
- 321 Fourth Avenue, Montgomery, WV 25136
- Phone
- (304) 442-5181
- Website
- https://montgomery.wv.gov/
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Contact City Hall at (304) 442-5181 to confirm requirements for your specific project.
- Obtain the permit application from City Hall.
- Submit completed application with required supporting documents in person.
- Pay applicable fees per the city's permit fee ordinance.
- Receive permit; post on site.
- Schedule required inspections.
Source: City of Montgomery -- City Hall
General Requirements
For construction within the city limits; confirm specifics with City Hall.
- Building code
- WV state-adopted codes (2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, effective August 1, 2022)
- Contractor requirements
- Valid WV state contractor license required; confirm any local registration requirement with City Hall.
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Not publicly detailed; confirm with City Hall at (304) 442-5181.
- Payment note
- In-person at City Hall.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Montgomery -- City Hall to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (304) 442-5181 (phone)
Additional Resources
- Building code: WV state-adopted codes (2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, effective August 1, 2022)
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- City ordinances at Municode
- 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 City of Montgomery -- City Hall before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Montgomery Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Montgomery, WV?
- For construction within the city limits; confirm specifics with City Hall.
- How much does a building permit cost in Montgomery, WV?
- Fees are calculated as: Not publicly detailed; confirm with City Hall at (304) 442-5181..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Montgomery, WV?
- 1. Contact City Hall at (304) 442-5181 to confirm requirements for your specific project. 2. Obtain the permit application from City Hall. 3. Submit completed application with required supporting documents in person. 4. Pay applicable fees per the city's permit fee ordinance. 5. Receive permit; post on site. 6. Schedule required inspections.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Montgomery, WV?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: (304) 442-5181.
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