City Building Permits
Town of Blacksville, WV - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of Blacksville, West Virginia. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Blacksville is the smallest incorporated municipality in Monongalia County, with a 2020 census population of approximately 118-143 residents. It is located in the southwestern part of the county near the Wetzel County border. While it is an incorporated town with an elected mayor and council, Blacksville has no identified public-facing building department or website. Building permit inquiries should be directed to Town Hall by phone or email. For building code enforcement (commercial, industrial, multi-family), the WV State Fire Marshal has jurisdiction. For land use and zoning in the broader county, MCPC has jurisdiction in zoned areas.
- Department
- Town of Blacksville (no dedicated building department identified)
- Address
- P.O. Box 55, Blacksville, WV 26521-0055 (mailing); physical Town Hall address not confirmed in public records
- Phone
- 304-432-8205
Application Process
- Contact the Town of Blacksville directly at 304-432-8205 or townofblacksville@gmail.com to determine if and what permits are required for the specific project.
- Request applicable forms from Town Hall.
- Complete and submit forms with project information and plans.
- Pay any applicable fees.
- Obtain permit before beginning work.
- For commercial, industrial, or multi-family construction: separately contact the WV State Fire Marshal at firemarshal.wv.gov or 304-558-2191 for building code plan review and inspections.
Typical processing time: Unknown; contact Town Hall.
Source: Town of Blacksville (no dedicated building department identified)
General Requirements
Unknown - no published permit ordinance found online. Contact Town Hall at 304-432-8205 or townofblacksville@gmail.com.
- Permit validity
- Unknown
- Building code
- Unknown at local level. WV State Building Code (2018 IBC, 2018 IRC) applies statewide; the State Fire Marshal enforces it for commercial, industrial, and multi-family (3+ units) projects.
- Owner-builder
- Unknown; WV state contractor licensing thresholds apply statewide.
- Contractor requirements
- WV state licensing requirements apply. Residential under $5,000 or commercial under $25,000 requires only a WV Tax Business License. Above those thresholds a full WV contractor license is required.
Fees
- Plan check fee
- Unknown
- Permit fee formula
- Unknown
- Reinspection fee
- Unknown
- Payment note
- Contact Town Hall at 304-432-8205 or townofblacksville@gmail.com.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Town of Blacksville (no dedicated building department identified) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Town Hall (phone)
- townofblacksville@gmail.com (email)
- WV State Fire Marshal (for state-required inspections): 304-558-2191 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Unknown.
Typical inspection sequence: Unknown at local level. State Fire Marshal inspection sequence applies for applicable projects.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Unknown at local level. WV State Building Code (2018 IBC, 2018 IRC) applies statewide; the State Fire Marshal enforces it for commercial, industrial, and multi-family (3+ units) projects.
- Verify contractor license: WV Contractor License Lookup
- WV State Fire Marshal
- Monongalia County Planning Commission (land use in zoned areas)
- 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 Town of Blacksville (no dedicated building department identified) before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Town of Blacksville Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Town of Blacksville, WV?
- Unknown - no published permit ordinance found online. Contact Town Hall at 304-432-8205 or townofblacksville@gmail.com.
- How much does a building permit cost in Town of Blacksville, WV?
- Fees are calculated as: Unknown. Plan check fee: Unknown.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Blacksville, WV?
- 1. Contact the Town of Blacksville directly at 304-432-8205 or townofblacksville@gmail.com to determine if and what permits are required for the specific project. 2. Request applicable forms from Town Hall. 3. Complete and submit forms with project information and plans. 4. Pay any applicable fees. 5. Obtain permit before beginning work. 6. For commercial, industrial, or multi-family construction: separately contact the WV State Fire Marshal at firemarshal.wv.gov or 304-558-2191 for building code plan review and inspections.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Blacksville, WV?
- Typical processing time is Unknown; contact Town Hall..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Blacksville, WV?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Town Hall, townofblacksville@gmail.com, WV State Fire Marshal (for state-required inspections): 304-558-2191.
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