Westover, WV - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies to all properties within the incorporated limits of the City of Westover, situated on the south bank of the Monongahela River adjacent to Morgantown. Westover enforces its own building code under Part Seventeen of the City Code (Article 1701 et seq.) and Article 1711 on Building Permits and Fees.

Department

City of Westover Code Enforcement

Address

500 DuPont Road, Westover, WV 26501

Phone

304-296-6860

Email

tbaldwin@westoverwv.org (Code Enforcement contact)

Website

https://www.westoverwv.org/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Download the Building Permit Application from the City of Westover website (navigate to the Forms section at westoverwv.org).
2. Complete the application with project details, property information, and owner/contractor information.
3. Review the applicable 'code requirement packets' available from the city, which list items required for various code types followed by submittal forms.
4. Submit completed application and supporting documents to the Code Enforcement office at 500 DuPont Road.
5. Pay required fees. Per Article 1711.04 of the City Code, no work may begin prior to permit issuance.
6. Permit must be posted on site (Article 1711.05).
7. Schedule required inspections with Code Enforcement.
8. Obtain final approval/Certificate of Occupancy upon completion.

Typical processing time: Not published; contact Code Enforcement at tbaldwin@westoverwv.org or 304-296-6860.

Source: City of Westover Code Enforcement

General Requirements

Per Article 1711.01 of the Westover City Code, a permit is required for any construction, alteration, repair, removal, or demolition of a building or structure. No work shall begin before the permit is issued (Article 1711.04).

Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Construction plans
• Project description and valuation
• Contractor license information
• Relevant code requirement packet checklist

Permit validity

Addressed in Article 1711.03 (Permit Term and Renewal) of the City Code; contact Code Enforcement for specific validity periods.

Building code

2018 International Residential Code (IRC) and 2018 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments, per the WV State Building Code. Westover's Article 1701 references the West Virginia State Building Code.

Owner-builder

Not specified in public materials; contact Code Enforcement.

Contractor requirements

WV state contractor licensing requirements apply. Contact Code Enforcement for local requirements.

Fees

Plan check fee

Not published

Permit fee formula

Not published; Article 1711.02 addresses applications and fees. Contact office.

Reinspection fee

Not published; Article 1711 addresses permit regulations broadly. Contact Code Enforcement.

Payment note

Payment processed in person at 500 DuPont Road. For billing questions: wobilling@comcast.net.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Westover Code Enforcement to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Code Enforcement (phone)
• tbaldwin@westoverwv.org (email)

Inspection hours

City offices at 500 DuPont Road; specific inspection hours not published. Contact office.

Typical inspection sequence: Not published; follows standard WV building code sequence (foundation, framing/rough-in, final). Article 1711.06 addresses regulations for public safety during construction. Confirm sequence with inspector at permit issuance.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) and 2018 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments, per the WV State Building Code. Westover's Article 1701 references the West Virginia State Building Code.
• Verify contractor license: WV Contractor License Lookup
• Westover Codified Ordinances (Article 1711 Building Permits and Fees)
• Westover Codified Ordinances (Article 1701 WV State Building Code)
• Code Enforcement Page
• For Residents Page
• License lookup guide: West Virginia Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: West Virginia Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• West Virginia hub: West Virginia Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Westover Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Westover, WV?

Per Article 1711.01 of the Westover City Code, a permit is required for any construction, alteration, repair, removal, or demolition of a building or structure. No work shall begin before the permit is issued (Article 1711.04).

How much does a building permit cost in Westover, WV?

Fees are calculated as: Not published; Article 1711.02 addresses applications and fees. Contact office.. Plan check fee: Not published.

How do I apply for a building permit in Westover, WV?

1. Download the Building Permit Application from the City of Westover website (navigate to the Forms section at westoverwv.org). 2. Complete the application with project details, property information, and owner/contractor information. 3. Review the applicable 'code requirement packets' available from the city, which list items required for various code types followed by submittal forms. 4. Submit completed application and supporting documents to the Code Enforcement office at 500 DuPont Road. 5. Pay required fees. Per Article 1711.04 of the City Code, no work may begin prior to permit issuance. 6. Permit must be posted on site (Article 1711.05). 7. Schedule required inspections with Code Enforcement. 8. Obtain final approval/Certificate of Occupancy upon completion.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Westover, WV?

Typical processing time is Not published; contact Code Enforcement at tbaldwin@westoverwv.org or 304-296-6860..

How do I schedule a building inspection in Westover, WV?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Code Enforcement, tbaldwin@westoverwv.org.

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