Building Department
Building Department
191 Main Street
New Martinsville, WV 26155
| Phone: | 304-455-9130 |
Building Permit Information
The following information will help you determine whether a building permit is required for your project. The information below may also be downloaded as a PDF document.
No Permit Necessary
Maintenance Work: (examples) painting, replace board on deck, repair leak in roof (if replacing more than half a permit is needed), 1 block, awning, etc.
Interior: Job less than $2000 & NO electrical, plumbing or structural
Slab Concrete: (examples) driveways, sidewalks
Interior: Job less than $2000 & NO electrical, plumbing or structural
Slab Concrete: (examples) driveways, sidewalks
Permit Required
County, State or jobs up to $500 (no fee required).
Asbestos Removal: Need report & City License. Asbestos testing required for new roof (160 sq. ft. or less NO test required & Siding OR sign release for hazardous material notification.
All Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical (structural).
Asbestos Removal: Need report & City License. Asbestos testing required for new roof (160 sq. ft. or less NO test required & Siding OR sign release for hazardous material notification.
All Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical (structural).
Licenses Required
Contractors for jobs less than $5000 need City License, State License & Handyman License.
Contractors for jobs over $5000 need City License, State License & Contractors License.
Contractors for jobs over $5000 need City License, State License & Contractors License.
Setback & Other Information
Retaining Wall or Fence should stay off property line in order to maintain but can go up to property line.
New Structures:
New Structures:
- 5 feet from property line - side setback
- 10 feet between permanent/existing structures at roof line
- 25 feet frontal setback
Permit Fees
Permit but NO FEE for County, State or jobs up to $500
Residential Projects ($501-$1000): $25.00 + $3.00 per $1000 or fraction thereof
Commercial Projects ($501-$1000): $50.00 + $4.00 per $1000 or fraction thereof
Demolition: $10.00
Residential Projects ($501-$1000): $25.00 + $3.00 per $1000 or fraction thereof
Commercial Projects ($501-$1000): $50.00 + $4.00 per $1000 or fraction thereof
Demolition: $10.00
Building Permit Forms
Forms may be printed out, filled in and turned in at City Hall
For US Letter (8-1/2 x 11) size paper, use the following links:
For US Legal (8-1/2 x 14) size paper, use the following links: