§ WV West Virginia
County permits
Ritchie County
Ritchie County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Ritchie County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Ritchie County Assessor's Office / County Commission
- Website
- In-Person Application Only ↗
- Phone
- (304) 643-2164 ext. 242
- Address
- 115 East Main Street, Room 203, Ritchie County Courthouse, Harrisville, WV 26362
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Ritchie County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Ritchie County, West Virginia. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.