City Building Permits

Town of Womelsdorf (Coalton), WV - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

West Virginia Randolph County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Town of Womelsdorf, also known as Coalton.

Department
Town of Womelsdorf (Coalton) - Town Clerk & Code Enforcement
Address
PO Box 189, Coalton, WV 26257
Phone
(304) 478-4216 (Town Clerk) / (304) 234-3601 (Code Enforcement)

Application Process

  1. Contact Town Clerk at (304) 478-4216 or Code Enforcement at (304) 234-3601.
  2. Request Building Permit application.
  3. Submit application to town office by mail or phone.
  4. Town processes and issues permit.
  5. Code Enforcement schedules required inspections.

General Requirements

Building permits required per West Virginia law for construction, alterations, and demolition.

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • Construction plans
  • Site plans
  • Proof of contractor licensing (if applicable)
Building code
West Virginia State adopted codes (2018 IBC, IRC as of August 1, 2022)
Contractor requirements
Contractor licensing required per West Virginia law.

Fees

Payment note
Specific fee information not publicly available. Contact Town Clerk or Code Enforcement office for current fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Womelsdorf (Coalton) - Town Clerk & Code Enforcement to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Code Enforcement at (304) 234-3601 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Code Enforcement office schedules and conducts required inspections per state codes.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Womelsdorf (Coalton) - Town Clerk & Code Enforcement before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Womelsdorf (Coalton) Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Womelsdorf (Coalton), WV?
Building permits required per West Virginia law for construction, alterations, and demolition.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Womelsdorf (Coalton), WV?
1. Contact Town Clerk at (304) 478-4216 or Code Enforcement at (304) 234-3601. 2. Request Building Permit application. 3. Submit application to town office by mail or phone. 4. Town processes and issues permit. 5. Code Enforcement schedules required inspections.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Womelsdorf (Coalton), WV?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Code Enforcement at (304) 234-3601.

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