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Charleston, West Virginia Building Permit Search

This page is not current. The newest Charleston permit we hold is dated August 7, 2026. Upstream access blocked since 2026-08-18 (66d) — the host refuses our requests (HTTP 403); we cannot confirm whether the source itself has stopped. The page stays up for reference and returns to search results when the data is current again.

Access 144 building permits issued in Charleston, West Virginia through a single REST API, normalized into a consistent schema. Data through August 7, 2026.

144
Total permits
144
Last 12 months
0
Last 30 days
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vs same period prior year
Aug 7, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Renovation
71
Solar
24
Plumbing
7
Pool
4
Fence
3
Roofing
2
Addition
1
Foundation
1
Interior remodel
1

Property history for Charleston

Every permit we hold for one Charleston address (roof, HVAC, solar, additions, with dates and contractors) in a single call to /v1/property/history. Used by lenders for collateral review, insurers for roof and system age, and real estate teams for due diligence.

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-07BDRM-26-018731 Hilda CtRenovationSIDING AND DECK REPAIR
2026-08-07BDRM-26-018642 Carriage RdRenovationCONSTRUCT FREESTANDING DECK APPROXIMATELY 22.5 FT X 14 FT WITH GAZEBO.
2026-08-06BDRM-26-0185751 S Park RdOtherEXTEND EXISTING EAVES 2 FT FROM HOUSE WALL
2026-08-06BDRM-26-0182Garrison Ave, Edgewood Dr, Hawks Ridge, Wood Rd, SPlumbingWork associated with this contract area generally includes replacement of 7,500 li...
2026-08-06BDRM-26-01831105 Park AveOtherGUTTERS
2026-08-06BDRM-26-0181Pacific St, Atlantic St, Amaron St, Beulah StPlumbingWork associated with this contract area generally includes replacement of 12,850 l...
2026-08-06BDRM-26-0180Garrison Ave, Crestlyn Dr, Earl St, Spriegle Dr, MPlumbingWork associated with this contract area generally includes replacement of 10,800 l...
2026-08-06BDRM-26-01841563 Lewis StRenovationINSTALL GUTTERS
2026-08-05BDRM-26-0179815 Woodward DrOtherREMOVE STONE FROM CREEK BANK UPON REQUEST BY SAM STRICKLAND (ENGINEERING DEPT) AND...
2026-08-05BDCM-26-0052—OtherStorm water retention system, paving, concrete sidewalk

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 Charleston permits issued in the last 30 days
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Charleston&state=WV&issued_after=2026-09-23"

Sources for Charleston

The official record sets behind this page, with the date each one's data runs through.

Record setSourcePermitsData throughNote
PermitsEnerGov permit portal1442026-08-07Upstream access blocked since 2026-08-18 (66d) — the host refuses our requests (HTTP 403); we cannot confirm whether the source itself has stopped.

Other cities we cover

Related coverage in West Virginia and nationwide.

FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Charleston permit data?

We ingest Charleston's official permit records directly from the jurisdiction's own permit portal and normalize them into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Charleston data?

The newest permit we hold for Charleston, West Virginia is dated August 7, 2026. We re-read this source on a nightly schedule and publish the date the data runs through rather than the date we last polled. Upstream access blocked since 2026-08-18 (66d) — the host refuses our requests (HTTP 403); we cannot confirm whether the source itself has stopped.

Can I access Charleston permits without an API key?

Yes — search Charleston permits free in the browser, no signup needed. The API needs a free key (100 requests per day, no credit card).

Can I export Charleston permit data?

Yes. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Webhooks (Developer plan and up) push new permits after each nightly ingest.

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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