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West Virginia

Building Permits in Charleston, West Virginia

Access 142 building permits issued in Charleston, West Virginia through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Charleston open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

142
Total permits
142
Last 12 months
33
Last 30 days
vs same period prior year
Aug 6, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Renovation
57
Solar
24
Pool
4
Plumbing
3
Fence
3
Addition
1
Interior remodel
1
Foundation
1

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Charleston, West Virginia. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-06BDRM-26-0180Garrison Ave, Crestlyn Dr, Earl St, Spriegle Dr, MOtherWork associated with this contract area generally includes replacement of 10,800 l...
2026-08-06BDRM-26-0185751 S Park RdOtherEXTEND EXISTING EAVES 2 FT FROM HOUSE WALL
2026-08-06BDRM-26-01841563 Lewis StRenovationINSTALL GUTTERS
2026-08-06BDRM-26-01831105 Park AveOtherGUTTERS
2026-08-06BDRM-26-0181Pacific St, Atlantic St, Amaron St, Beulah StOtherWork associated with this contract area generally includes replacement of 12,850 l...
2026-08-06BDRM-26-0182Garrison Ave, Edgewood Dr, Hawks Ridge, Wood Rd, SOtherWork associated with this contract area generally includes replacement of 7,500 li...
2026-08-05BDRM-26-0179815 Woodward DrOtherREMOVE STONE FROM CREEK BANK UPON REQUEST BY SAM STRICKLAND (ENGINEERING DEPT) AND...
2026-08-05BDCM-26-0052OtherStorm water retention system, paving, concrete sidewalk
2026-08-04BDRM-26-0178103 N Arthur DrRenovationREMOVE EXISTING CONCRETE STEPS AND REPLACE WITH NEW (NO CHANGE IN CURRENT SIZE OR ...
2026-08-03BDRM-26-0177623 Hall StRenovationREPLACE RETAINING WALLS. NEW WALLS WILL BE ENGINEERED BLOCK.

Access Charleston permit data via API

Query Charleston, West Virginia permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Charleston permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Charleston&state=WV&issued_after=2026-04-01"

Other cities we cover

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Charleston permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Charleston open data portal (the official city portal) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Charleston data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Charleston, West Virginia was issued on August 6, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Charleston permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Charleston permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Charleston permit data?

Yes. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Real-time webhooks for changed permits are on the Developer plan and above.

How long does a Charleston building permit take to issue?

Most Charleston permits are issued on the same day they are filed, reflecting electronic submission and same-day processing for routine permit types. Larger or more complex projects (new construction, major additions) often take longer.

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