-Floodplain Management
-Development Permitting
WV state code and the Boone County Flood Plain ordinance require a development permit be obtained for any development within Boone County.
This is to determine if any development is occurring in a flood zone and if so that it be built to compliance to minimize the threat of flooding impacts.
WV Flood Maps online
This publicly available tool can be used to determine flood zones, property information, and much more.
Our Floodplain Ordinance
You can download a copy of Boone Counties' floodplain ordinance here.
Development Permit Application
You can download a copy of Boone Counties' Development Permit Application here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a development permit?
Short answer, Yes! NFIP and Boone Counties Floodplain ordinance require that any man made change to property is considered development and requires a permit. There may be exceptions to this depending on your project, please give us a call to discuss.
What are the fees?
Stick built home: $50
Manufactured Doublewide: $35
Manufactured singlewide: $25
Business Construction: $500
Communication Tower: $1000
What is the process of applying for a permit?
Before you start any development you should check with our office. We can look at your plans to determine if you are in a flood zone. If you are then we can work with you to make sure you build reasonably safe from flooding. If you are in a flood zone you will likely need to obtain an elevation certificate. This will determine how high you will need to elevate your structure to be above the base flood elevation for that property.
Once we issue the permit you are good to go! We will be out to address your new structure and issue you an address verification letter. This is included in the cost of your permit fee.