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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for New Haven
New structures, alterations, expansions, demolition, remodeling per state/local standards
- Building code
- West Virginia Building Code 2018 (IBC 2018 edition, effective August 1, 2022)
- Contractor requirements
- Licensed contractors required per West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board thresholds: residential projects $2,500+, commercial projects $5,000+
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact Town of New Haven Building/Zoning Department
- 02 Submit building permit application
- 03 Zoning review and approval
- 04 Building permit issuance
- 05 Schedule required inspections
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
Typical sequence: Building inspections required per state code. Floodplain inspections for properties in hazard zones.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about New Haven permits
01 Do I need a building permit in New Haven, WV? ▸
New structures, alterations, expansions, demolition, remodeling per state/local standards
02 How do I apply for a building permit in New Haven, WV? ▸
To apply for a building permit in New Haven, WV, follow these steps: 1. Contact Town of New Haven Building/Zoning Department 2. Submit building permit application 3. Zoning review and approval 4. Building permit issuance 5. Schedule required inspections
last verified April 2026
source Town of New Haven, Building/Zoning Department ↗
entry id permits/west-virginia/mason/new-haven
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of New Haven, Building/Zoning Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.