City Building Permits

Town of North Hills, WV - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

West Virginia Wood County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

North Hills is a small incorporated town in Wood County, incorporated in 1979. The town administers its own permit authority but has limited public-facing infrastructure. This is a thin-data jurisdiction.

Department
North Hills Town Council (no dedicated building department)
Address
P.O. Box 4322, Parkersburg, WV 26104
Website
https://www.northhillswv.com/

Online Permit Portal

Open Town Ordinances and Permit Forms

Platform: Squarespace website with PDF form download • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Download the Building Permit Application PDF from https://www.northhillswv.com/ordinances.
  2. Review the Town Ordinances (September 2025 edition) and Storage Building Guidelines (if applicable) for requirements specific to your project.
  3. Complete the permit application with all required information.
  4. Submit the completed application to the North Hills Town Council via mail (P.O. Box 4322, Parkersburg, WV 26104) or by contacting mayor@northhillswv.com for current submission instructions.
  5. Await permit review and issuance by the town council.
  6. Schedule any required inspections as directed.

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated. Town council is the permit authority; processing may depend on council meeting schedule.

Source: North Hills Town Council (no dedicated building department)

General Requirements

Consistent with West Virginia state building code. Town publishes a Building Permit Application form and separate Storage Building Guidelines. Contact mayor@northhillswv.com to confirm requirements for specific project types.

Required Documents

  • Completed Building Permit Application form
  • Property/lot information
  • Project description
  • Owner or contractor details
  • Review PDF form for full list
Permit validity
Not publicly stated; contact town council.
Building code
West Virginia State Building Code per state law (2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, 2015 IECC, 2020 NEC). Town ordinances (September 2025 edition) contain local provisions.
Owner-builder
Not publicly stated; contact town council.
Contractor requirements
West Virginia contractor license required per state law. Town-specific requirements not published; contact mayor@northhillswv.com.

Fees

Permit fee formula
Not published online. Review the town ordinances PDF (linked from https://www.northhillswv.com/ordinances) or contact mayor@northhillswv.com.
Payment note
Not specified on public pages; contact mayor@northhillswv.com.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the North Hills Town Council (no dedicated building department) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • mayor@northhillswv.com (email)
Inspection hours
Not published; contact town council.

Typical inspection sequence: Not detailed publicly.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the North Hills Town Council (no dedicated building department) before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of North Hills Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of North Hills, WV?
Consistent with West Virginia state building code. Town publishes a Building Permit Application form and separate Storage Building Guidelines. Contact mayor@northhillswv.com to confirm requirements for specific project types.
How much does a building permit cost in Town of North Hills, WV?
Fees are calculated as: Not published online. Review the town ordinances PDF (linked from https://www.northhillswv.com/ordinances) or contact mayor@northhillswv.com..
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of North Hills, WV?
1. Download the Building Permit Application PDF from https://www.northhillswv.com/ordinances. 2. Review the Town Ordinances (September 2025 edition) and Storage Building Guidelines (if applicable) for requirements specific to your project. 3. Complete the permit application with all required information. 4. Submit the completed application to the North Hills Town Council via mail (P.O. Box 4322, Parkersburg, WV 26104) or by contacting mayor@northhillswv.com for current submission instructions. 5. Await permit review and issuance by the town council. 6. Schedule any required inspections as directed.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of North Hills, WV?
Typical processing time is Not publicly stated. Town council is the permit authority; processing may depend on council meeting schedule..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of North Hills, WV?
Inspections can be scheduled via: mayor@northhillswv.com.

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