Welcome to the City of Ranson!

Nestled in the heart of Jefferson County, West Virginia, and just an hour’s drive from the nation’s capital and forty minutes from Dulles International Airport, Ranson is located at the center of opportunity for you to rewind, relax, recreate and repeat. Ranson is a return to the past and a retreat from the present. Deemed by its founders as the “ideal place for industry and business,” Ranson came to life in 1910 as the industrial hub of Jefferson County anchored by a booming manufacturing economy. As it has for over 100 years, Ranson continues to transition, grow and regenerate while keeping its small town charm.

Latest News

  • Request For Proposal

    City is requesting proposal for Employee Handbook Revision – Closes October 23, 2024

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  • Mini Grant Application

    PUBLIC NOTICE MINI GRANT APPLICATIONS The City of Ranson is requesting any organization wishing to apply for funding from the Ranson Mini Grant Program for fiscal year 2023 to submit […]

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  • Online Renewal and B&O Tax Filing

    The City of Ranson is pleased to announce the launch of our new Business License/B&O Tax portal! This site will be live for public use starting June 3rd, 2024. For […]

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Information for New Residents


Whether you are just moving to the area or are curious about what the city has to offer, please take a look at our New Resident Information. We hope these resources aid in your transition to Ranson. To keep current with city information, please sign up for the email newsletter.

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