Administrative overview · FIPS 54025
Greenbrier County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Greenbrier County Planning and Permits Office
For a project in or near Greenbrier County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
304-647-6687
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
912 Court Street North, Lewisburg, WV 24901
Operating hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Review expectation
Permits are issued or denied within 7 working days after complete application submittal and plan review.
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Greenbrier County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Greenbrier County Planning and Permits Office is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact 304-647-6687.
How long might review take?
Permits are issued or denied within 7 working days after complete application submittal and plan review.
How are inspections scheduled?
Schedule or cancel inspections through Cloudpermit, or call the Planning and Permits Office at 304-647-6687 or 304-667-0132. The paper application advises that inspections may require 24 hours' notice.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
2018 International Building, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, Existing Building, Residential, Property Maintenance, and Swimming Pool and Spa Codes; 2018 ICC/ANSI A117.1; 2020 National Electrical Code; 2015 Energy Code with exception; 2021 NFPA lift safety code; West Virginia State Fire Code; all subject to applicable West Virginia legislative-rule exceptions. Structures used strictly for agricultural purposes and items exempt under the International Building Code are exempt from building-permit fees/inspections, but zoning, floodplain, other local rules, and assessor registration may still apply. An application may still be required for all new structures, significant upgrades over $2,500, and work involving fill or excavation.