North Hills, WV — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

North Hills Town Council (no dedicated building department)

Street address

P.O. Box 4322, Parkersburg, WV 26104

Coverage

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.

Online portal

Town Ordinances and Permit Forms

Squarespace website with PDF form download

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for North Hills

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.

Note: Not detailed on public web pages. The Town Ordinances (September 2025 edition, linked from https://www.northhillswv.com/ordinances) will contain applicable exemptions. Contact mayor@northhillswv.com for a definitive list before starting work.

Required documents

Completed Building Permit Application form
Property/lot information
Project description
Owner or contractor details
Review PDF form for full list

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.
Permit validity: Not publicly stated; contact town council.
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.

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

§ 03

Application process

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

01

Download the Building Permit Application PDF from https://www.northhillswv.com/ordinances.
02

Review the Town Ordinances (September 2025 edition) and Storage Building Guidelines (if applicable) for requirements specific to your project.
03

Complete the permit application with all required information.
04

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.
05

Await permit review and issuance by the town council.
06

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) ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

North Hills building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Permit fee formula

Not published online. Review the town ordinances PDF (linked from https://www.northhillswv.com/ordinances) or contact mayor@northhillswv.com.

Not specified on public pages; contact mayor@northhillswv.com.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

mayor@northhillswv.com (email)

Inspection hours: Not published; contact town council.

Typical sequence: Not detailed publicly.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about North Hills permits

01 Do I need a building permit in North Hills, WV? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in North Hills, WV? ▸

Building permit fees in North Hills, WV are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Not published online. Review the town ordinances PDF (linked from https://www.northhillswv.com/ordinances) or contact mayor@northhillswv.com..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in North Hills, WV? ▸

To apply for a building permit in North Hills, WV, follow these steps: 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.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in North Hills, WV? ▸

Building permit processing times in North Hills, WV typically run Not publicly stated. Town council is the permit authority; processing may depend on council meeting schedule.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in North Hills, WV? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in North Hills, WV via: mayor@northhillswv.com.

last verified April 2026 source North Hills Town Council (no dedicated building department) ↗ entry id permits/west-virginia/wood/north-hills

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with North Hills Town Council (no dedicated building department) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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