Find Fayette County, WV Zoning, Building Permits and GIS Links | Official Resources

This page is a simple directory of official public resources for Fayette County, West Virginia. It does not interpret rules or provide legal advice. It exists only to help you find the correct county pages quickly.

County: Fayette County, West Virginia
Last verified: February 20, 2026
Official county website: https://fayettecounty.wv.gov/

How this page fits into land search decisions

This page documents official permitting, zoning, and parcel lookup resources for a single county. It is most useful after you already know that Fayette County is a viable place for your goals.

If you are still deciding where to look, a land locator can help narrow regions first before you spend time on county level details.

You can learn the difference here:
Land Search vs Land Locator: How People Actually Find Viable Land

Quick navigation

Start here

If you are unsure which department handles your question, start with the Building Department and Zoning. For property records and map cards, start with the Assessor.

Building permits and inspections:
Building (permits, inspections, requirements)

Zoning and land use:
Zoning (land use rules and contacts)

Building Permits and Inspections
Building Department Zoning and Land Use
Zoning information and contacts Assessor
Property assessment and records Real Estate and Mapping
Assessor real estate entry page Map Card Viewer
Assessor map cards and parcel records Parcel Maps and Property Viewer
State parcel mapping tool Tax Department
County tax information and contacts Property Tax Search and Payments
Sheriff tax office portal County Clerk
Land records, deeds, recorded documents Health Department
Septic, wells, environmental health

Common tasks

I need to know if something requires a building permit
Start with the Building Department

I need to understand zoning or land use rules
Start with Zoning

I need to look up a parcel, map card, or property record
Start with the Assessor Map Card Viewer
Use the WV Property Viewer as a backup mapping tool

I need property tax information or to search taxes
Start with the Sheriff tax office portal
Tax Department page for contacts and guidance

I need deeds or recorded documents
Start with the County Clerk

Circuit Clerk (court records):
Fayette County Circuit Clerk

Health department verification (state source):
WV DHHR local health department listing for Fayette County

Call script

Hi, I have a property in Fayette County and I’m trying to confirm requirements before I do anything.
1) Which department handles this question?
2) Do I need a permit for [brief description]?
3) Which document or page should I read to confirm this?
4) Is there a form or packet I should start with?

Notes

Start with the Building Department for permits and inspections. Use Zoning for land use rules. The Assessor pages are the best starting point for map cards and property records. The WV Property Viewer is a good backup mapping tool when you just need to find a parcel quickly.

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Disclaimer: This page is a directory of official public links. It does not provide legal advice and does not interpret regulations. Always confirm details directly with Fayette County.

 

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