Unincorporated Randolph County

Building permits are NOT required for construction in unincorporated Randolph County areas, EXCEPT for properties within designated floodplains which require Floodplain Development Permits.

• Exempt Properties outside designated floodplain areas in unincorporated Randolph County are exempt from building permits
• Exempt Agricultural construction may have exemptions under West Virginia law (county confirmation required)

Note: Even exempt properties must comply with West Virginia State Fire Marshal building code requirements if applicable and contractor licensing thresholds.

Building code

West Virginia adopted 2015 International Building Code with state amendments; 2018 IBC, IRC, IMC, IPC, IECC adopted effective August 1, 2022

Contractor requirements

Contractor licensing required per West Virginia law for projects exceeding $5,000 in residential work or $25,000 in commercial work. Proof of valid WVCLB license must be provided.

1. 01
   Determine property jurisdiction (verify if in unincorporated area vs. incorporated municipality).
2. 02
   For properties in designated floodplains, contact Sandy Bibey (Floodplain Coordinator) at (304) 636-0483 to verify flood zone status.
3. 03
   If in floodplain, submit Floodplain Development Permit application.
4. 04
   For non-floodplain construction, verify no building permit required for unincorporated areas (except floodplain properties).
5. 05
   For contractor-required projects (over $5,000 residential or $25,000 commercial), provide proof of valid West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board (WVCLB) license.
6. 06
   Contact Randolph County Commission for other development-related inquiries and processing.

Typical sequence: Not typically required for unincorporated county construction (except floodplain properties). For floodplain permits, specific inspection requirements will be outlined in permit conditions.