County Building Permits
Mason County, WV - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Mason County, West Virginia. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Handles permitting for unincorporated areas in Amber, Branch, Eden, Riverton, Summit, Sherman, Meade, Victory, Custer, and Logan Townships.
- Department
- Mason County Commission, Planning and Zoning Department
- Address
- Mason County Courthouse area, Point Pleasant, WV
Application Process
- Contact Mason County Zoning Office to determine permit requirements for your project
- Submit application with required documentation (varies by project type)
- Zoning review and approval
- Building permit issuance (if applicable)
- Schedule inspections as required
General Requirements
New structures, alterations, expansions, demolition, interior/exterior remodeling, accessory structures (sheds, decks, pools, fences)
- Building code
- West Virginia Building Code 2018 (based on IBC 2018, effective August 1, 2022)
- Contractor requirements
- Licensed contractors required per West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board thresholds: residential projects $2,500+, commercial projects $5,000+
Fees
- Payment note
- Contact Mason County Zoning Office for current fee schedule based on project type and scope.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Mason County Commission, Planning and Zoning Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Inspection hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Typical inspection sequence: Building inspection stages depend on project type. Floodplain inspections required for properties in designated flood zones.
Additional Resources
- Building code: West Virginia Building Code 2018 (based on IBC 2018, effective August 1, 2022)
- Verify contractor license: West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- West Virginia Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Exemptions
- 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 Mason County Commission, Planning and Zoning Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mason County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Mason County, WV?
- New structures, alterations, expansions, demolition, interior/exterior remodeling, accessory structures (sheds, decks, pools, fences)
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Mason County, WV?
- 1. Contact Mason County Zoning Office to determine permit requirements for your project 2. Submit application with required documentation (varies by project type) 3. Zoning review and approval 4. Building permit issuance (if applicable) 5. Schedule inspections as required
- What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Mason County, WV?
- The following work is generally exempt: Buildings or structures used exclusively for agricultural purposes are exempt from state building code (requires exemption request to West Virginia Department of Agriculture).
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