Berkeley Springs - Morgan County Chamber of Commerce

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