Building permits in Charleston, WV
Permits for Charleston are issued by City of Charleston (WV), Building Department (Building Commission). Applications go through the portal below.
Checked against the department's own page on 6 Sep 2026
Where to file
- Department
- City of Charleston (WV), Building Department (Building Commission)
- Phone
- 304-348-6833
- Portal
- www.charlestonwv.gov/government/city-departments/building-commission/permits
No full online application portal; online fee payment after permit issued. 915 Quarrier St, Ste 5.
What each job needs in Charleston
Typical requirements and fee ranges. Fees scale with project valuation, so treat these as a starting point and confirm the number with City of Charleston (WV) before you quote.
| Project | Permits | Typical fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Remodel | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Addition | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| New Construction | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Site / Grading | $500–3,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
| Electrical | Electrical | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Plumbing | Plumbing | $50–200 | 3–5 business days |
| HVAC / Mechanical | Mechanical (HVAC) | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Roofing | Roofing | $100–400 | 1–5 business days |
| Deck / Fence | Building | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Demolition | Demolition | $50–400 | 5–10 business days |
| Commercial Build-Out | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Fire / Life-Safety Review | $300–2,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
Licensing in West Virginia
A statewide contractor license is required for projects at or above the statutory threshold, with separate classifications by trade/scope (WV Contractor Licensing Board).
Issued by West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board — WV Division of Labor · Verify a licence
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Department, portal and phone checked against the official page on 6 Sep 2026. Fee ranges and turnaround times are typical for this kind of work and are not quotes. Requirements change, so confirm with the department before you file. SQM.AI is not a law firm and this page is not legal advice.