City Building Permits

Town of Granville, WV - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Granville, West Virginia. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

West Virginia Monongalia County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Applies to all properties within the incorporated limits of the Town of Granville, a small municipality along the Monongahela River immediately north of Morgantown. The town administers its own building permits under Article 1705 of the Granville Codified Ordinances and has its own zoning ordinance consistent with the Town's Comprehensive Plan.

Department
Town of Granville (building permits administered through Town Hall)
Address
1245 Main Street, Granville, WV 26534 (Town Hall); Mailing: P.O. Box 119, Granville, WV 26534
Phone
304-599-5080

Online Permit Portal

Platform: Paper-based process • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Download the Building Permit Application from the Town of Granville website at https://townofgranvillewv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Building-Permit-Application-2019.pdf
  2. Complete the form with: property address, owner information, detailed description of work to be performed, total value of the work, and property type (residential, rental/commercial, or industrial).
  3. Attach detailed construction plans drawn to scale.
  4. Submit completed application and plans to Town Hall at 1245 Main Street during office hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
  5. Staff review the application. For mobile homes, placement requires Common Council approval.
  6. Permit is issued upon approval and payment of fees.
  7. Post permit on site before beginning work.
  8. Schedule inspections as required for the project type.

Typical processing time: Not published; contact Town Hall at 304-599-5080.

Source: Town of Granville (building permits administered through Town Hall)

General Requirements

Per Article 1705 and Section 1739.07 of the Granville Codified Ordinances, a building permit is required before any construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, removal, or demolition of a structure. Mobile homes require a separate permit from Common Council (in addition to any building permit) before placement on any property in town.

Required Documents

  • Completed application form
  • Construction plans
  • Description of work
  • Project valuation
Permit validity
Time limitations addressed in Article 1705 of the Granville Codified Ordinances; contact Town Hall for specific validity period.
Building code
West Virginia State Building Code (2018 IBC, 2018 IRC with amendments). Granville's ordinances reference the WV State Building Code. Article 1705 governs building permits and fees locally.
Owner-builder
Not specified in public materials; contact Town Hall at 304-599-5080.
Contractor requirements
WV state contractor licensing requirements apply. Consistent with WV law: residential projects under $5,000 or commercial under $25,000 may require only a WV Tax Business License; above those thresholds a full WV contractor license is required.

Fees

Plan check fee
Not published
Permit fee formula
Not published; likely flat fee or valuation-based per Article 1705. Confirm with Town Hall.
Reinspection fee
Not published
Payment note
Payment processed through Town Hall; online payment may be available. Contact office at 304-599-5080 for accepted payment methods.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Granville (building permits administered through Town Hall) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Town Hall (phone)
Inspection hours
Town Hall hours 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday.

Typical inspection sequence: Not published on the public website; follows standard WV building code inspection sequence for the project type. Confirm with building official at permit issuance.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Granville (building permits administered through Town Hall) before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Granville Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Granville, WV?
Per Article 1705 and Section 1739.07 of the Granville Codified Ordinances, a building permit is required before any construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, removal, or demolition of a structure. Mobile homes require a separate permit from Common Council (in addition to any building permit) before placement on any property in town.
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Granville, WV?
Fees are calculated as: Not published; likely flat fee or valuation-based per Article 1705. Confirm with Town Hall.. Plan check fee: Not published.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Granville, WV?
1. Download the Building Permit Application from the Town of Granville website at https://townofgranvillewv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Building-Permit-Application-2019.pdf 2. Complete the form with: property address, owner information, detailed description of work to be performed, total value of the work, and property type (residential, rental/commercial, or industrial). 3. Attach detailed construction plans drawn to scale. 4. Submit completed application and plans to Town Hall at 1245 Main Street during office hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM). 5. Staff review the application. For mobile homes, placement requires Common Council approval. 6. Permit is issued upon approval and payment of fees. 7. Post permit on site before beginning work. 8. Schedule inspections as required for the project type.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Granville, WV?
Typical processing time is Not published; contact Town Hall at 304-599-5080..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Granville, WV?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Town Hall.

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