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BUILDING PERMITS All building in Morgan County, including the construction of houses, businesses, placement of mobile homes, storage sheds or substantial improvements requires an improvement permit prior to construction. Applications & additional information is available at the County Planning office, phone 258-8540, in the Courthouse or if within municipal limits, the respective town hall. Permits require written approval from the Morgan County Health Department for sewage disposal & water systems, plus a registered WV Contractor's license. Additional criteria must be met prior to building in a designated floodplain area or for commercial construction. Fees: Paw Paw: $5; more if in flood plain. Town of Bath: residential & commercial $15 for first $10,000 + $1 for each additional $1,000. County: Residential: $50 base fee + 10¢ per sq ft above-grade area (total living/finished space). Recreational: $50 base fee + 10¢ per sq ft above grade area (total living/finished space). Mobile Homes: 5¢ per sq ft (single wide only). Outbuildings: 3¢ per sq ft. Improvements/Additions: 5¢ per sq ft for additions to residences (living room/den/sunroom, etc.). Renovations/fences: $20 (new siding, roof, yard fence, etc) (agriculture fences not included). Minimum permit fee is $10.00 |