There are 3 Building Departments in Jefferson County, West Virginia, serving a population of 55,673 people in an area of 210 square miles. There is 1 Building Department per 18,557 people, and 1 Building Department per 69 square miles.
In West Virginia, Jefferson County is ranked 9th of 55 counties in Building Departments per capita, and 2nd of 55 counties in Building Departments per square mile.
Find Jefferson County, West Virginia building departments, planning, permits, zoning, and inspections.
Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Department 116 East Washington Street Charles Town, WV
Ranson Permits 312 South Mildred Street Ranson, WV
Shepherdstown Zoning 104 South King Street Shepherdstown, WV
Building Departments in Jefferson County, WV are responsible for ensuring safe construction of buildings located in their jurisdictions. Building Departments create building codes and standards for building construction to ensure building safety. The Jefferson County DOB is involved in all aspects of construction, including zoning laws, design requirements, building materials, trade and professional license regulation.
You may contact the Building Department for questions about:Find Jefferson County Residential Housing Units, Occupied Residential Buildings Construction Year, Occupied Residential Buildings Room Characteristics, Occupied Residential Buildings Bedroom Characteristics, and Occupied Residential Building Facility Characteristics. Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2018 ACS 5-Year Estimates.
| Jefferson County | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 22,999 | 890,715 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 20,895 (90.9%) | 734,676 (82.5%) |
| Jefferson County | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 15,849 (75.9%) | 529,010 (72.0%) |
| Single-Family Attached Homes | 1,734 (8.3%) | 17,069 (2.3%) |
| 2 Apartments | 331 (1.6%) | 12,997 (1.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Apartments | 228 (1.1%) | 18,955 (2.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Apartments | 540 (2.6%) | 19,994 (2.7%) |
| 10 or More Apartments | 616 (2.9%) | 31,546 (4.3%) |
| Mobile Home or Other Type of Housing | 1,597 (7.6%) | 105,105 (14.3%) |
| Jefferson County | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 or Later | 367 (1.8%) | 5,858 (0.8%) |
| 2010 to 2013 | 642 (3.1%) | 15,712 (2.1%) |
| 2000 to 2009 | 5,618 (26.9%) | 91,291 (12.4%) |
| 1980 to 1999 | 6,081 (29.1%) | 192,597 (26.2%) |
| 1960 to 1979 | 4,332 (20.7%) | 188,969 (25.7%) |
| 1940 to 1959 | 1,356 (1,356.0%) | 132,741 (132,741.0%) |
| 1939 or Earlier | 2,499 (12.0%) | 107,508 (14.6%) |
| Jefferson County | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Room | 131 (0.6%) | 8,994 (1.2%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 13,025 (62.3%) | 548,663 (74.7%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 5,370 (25.7%) | 255,520 (34.8%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 6,793 (32.5%) | 266,368 (36.3%) |
| 8 or More Rooms | 7,320 (35.0%) | 160,363 (21.8%) |
| Jefferson County | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| No Bedroom | 142 (0.7%) | 9,535 (1.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | 961 (4.6%) | 45,361 (6.2%) |
| 2 or 3 Bedrooms | 13,025 (62.3%) | 548,663 (74.7%) |
| 4 or More Bedrooms | 6,767 (32.4%) | 131,117 (17.8%) |
| Jefferson County | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| With Complete Plumbing Facilities | 20,817 (99.6%) | 731,015 (99.5%) |
| With Complete Kitchen Facilities | 20,778 (99.4%) | 730,407 (99.4%) |