City Building Permits
Point Pleasant, WV - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within the incorporated City of Point Pleasant.
- Department
- City of Point Pleasant, Building Code Enforcement & Zoning Department
- Address
- 400 Viand Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550
- Phone
- 304-675-2360
Application Process
- Complete City of Point Pleasant Building Permit Petition form
- Submit application with property owner and contractor information, project details, lot size, zoning classification, estimated cost, intended use
- City review and approval/denial decision
- Issuance of building permit
- Required inspections per city standards
Source: City of Point Pleasant, Building Code Enforcement & Zoning Department
General Requirements
New construction, alterations, enlargements, demolition, interior/exterior remodeling, including potential small accessory structures (fences, sheds, pools, decks, patios)
Required Documents
- Building Permit Petition form
- Property owner information
- Contractor information
- Project details
- Lot size
- Zoning classification
- Estimated cost
- Intended use
- Building code
- West Virginia Building Code 2018 (IBC 2018 edition, effective August 1, 2022)
- Contractor requirements
- Licensed contractors required for residential ($2,500+) and commercial ($5,000+) projects per West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board
Fees
- Payment note
- Contact Building Code Enforcement office at 304-675-2360 for current fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Point Pleasant, Building Code Enforcement & Zoning Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Typical inspection sequence: Building inspections required per state code and city ordinance. Plans review and approval prior to construction. Inspection checkpoints vary by project type (foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, final)
Additional Resources
- Building code: West Virginia Building Code 2018 (IBC 2018 edition, effective August 1, 2022)
- Verify contractor license: West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Point Pleasant Battle Monument Historical Site
- 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 Point Pleasant, Building Code Enforcement & Zoning Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Point Pleasant Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Point Pleasant, WV?
- New construction, alterations, enlargements, demolition, interior/exterior remodeling, including potential small accessory structures (fences, sheds, pools, decks, patios)
- How do I apply for a building permit in Point Pleasant, WV?
- 1. Complete City of Point Pleasant Building Permit Petition form 2. Submit application with property owner and contractor information, project details, lot size, zoning classification, estimated cost, intended use 3. City review and approval/denial decision 4. Issuance of building permit 5. Required inspections per city standards
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