Blacksville, WV — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Town of Blacksville (no dedicated building department identified)

Street address

P.O. Box 55, Blacksville, WV 26521-0055 (mailing); physical Town Hall address not confirmed in public records

Phone

304-432-8205

townofblacksville@gmail.com

Coverage

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.

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Blacksville

Unknown - no published permit ordinance found online. Contact Town Hall at 304-432-8205 or townofblacksville@gmail.com.

Note: Unknown; contact Town Hall. WV State Building Code general exemptions apply for projects subject to state enforcement.

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.
Permit validity: Unknown
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.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Unknown; contact Town Hall.

01

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.
02

Request applicable forms from Town Hall.
03

Complete and submit forms with project information and plans.
04

Pay any applicable fees.
05

Obtain permit before beginning work.
06

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) ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Blacksville building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Plan check fee

Unknown

Permit fee formula

Unknown

Reinspection fee

Unknown

Contact Town Hall at 304-432-8205 or townofblacksville@gmail.com.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

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 sequence: Unknown at local level. State Fire Marshal inspection sequence applies for applicable projects.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Blacksville permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Blacksville, WV? ▸

Unknown - no published permit ordinance found online. Contact Town Hall at 304-432-8205 or townofblacksville@gmail.com.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Blacksville, WV? ▸

Building permit fees in Blacksville, WV are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Unknown. Plan check fee: Unknown.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Blacksville, WV? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Blacksville, WV, follow these steps: 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.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Blacksville, WV? ▸

Building permit processing times in Blacksville, WV typically run Unknown; contact Town Hall.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Blacksville, WV? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Blacksville, WV via: Town Hall, townofblacksville@gmail.com, WV State Fire Marshal (for state-required inspections): 304-558-2191.

last verified April 2026 source Town of Blacksville (no dedicated building department identified) ↗ entry id permits/west-virginia/monongalia/blacksville

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Blacksville (no dedicated building department identified) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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