§ WV West Virginia
County permits
McDowell County
McDowell County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated McDowell County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- McDowell County Commission
- Phone
- (304) 436-8544
- Address
- 90 Wyoming Street, Welch, WV 24801
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in McDowell County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for McDowell County, West Virginia. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.