Discover why Parkersburg WV is a great place to live, work, and raise a family! Learn about our local government, find answers to common questions, and download our City app to stay updated on the go!
Welcome to the City of Parkersburg and thank you for visiting our website! If you have not done so already, please take a few minutes to learn more about us and all our community has to offer. The website was designed to make City services more accessible to the general public.
The City of Parkersburg’s residential sanitation pickup is on a weekly schedule, operating by zones within the city limits. To see the Scheduled Pickup Day for a particular area, click on the map below.
As one of West Virginia’s most historic cities, Parkersburg and the surrounding area features a colorful and intriguing heritage that has been magnificently preserved and presented by multiple museums and historic sites. For more information on Parkersburg’s history and culture, click here.
The fee is a flat charge of $2.50 per week for individuals who work at a job within the city limits of Parkersburg. The fee is withheld by the Employer and sent to the City each quarter. Self-employed individuals will send their user fees to the City each quarter.
How to Get a Business License in Parkersburg. The City of Parkersburg would like to take this opportunity to welcome you! We believe that your business is important to our city and would like to make your first experience with us a positive one. Use the steps outlined below to get your business started.
As one of West Virginia’s most historic cities, Parkersburg and the surrounding area features a colorful and fascinating heritage that has been magnificently preserved and presented by our museums and historic sites.
Located at the confluence of the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers, Parkersburg is a city with a rich history that seeks innovation and progress built around our strengths of location, community, environment, and culture.
Document Center. The Document Center provides easy access to public documents. Click on one of the categories below to see related documents or use the search function.