City Building Permits

Town of Cowley, WY - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Cowley, Wyoming. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Wyoming Big Horn County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Issues Compliance Permits (building permits) for properties within the incorporated Town of Cowley limits, subject to the town's Master Plan and Development Code Ordinance.

Department
Town of Cowley -- Town Hall / Building Inspector
Phone
(307) 254-1157
Website
https://townofcowley.com/

Online Permit Portal

Open Forms and Permits

Platform: Downloadable PDF form; in-person submission • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Download the Compliance Permit Application from https://townofcowley.com/forms-and-permits/
  2. Complete the form, selecting the applicable project type: Single Family Dwelling, Addition, Fence, Commercial, Garage, Multiple Family Residence, or Subdivision Plat.
  3. Prepare a site sketch showing: distances from all streets, alleys, and adjoining properties, location of all other buildings on the parcel, and for manufactured home parks and subdivision plats: also provide a state water/sewer permit.
  4. Submit completed form and site sketch to Town Hall.
  5. Building Inspector Mike McMillen reviews the Compliance Permit application.
  6. Compliance Permit is approved; building permit is then issued.
  7. Begin construction in compliance with the town's ordinances.
  8. Contact Building Inspector to schedule any required inspections.

Typical processing time: Not published. Contact Mike McMillen at (307) 254-1157.

Source: Town of Cowley -- Town Hall / Building Inspector

General Requirements

Any construction project within Cowley requires a Compliance Permit before a building permit is issued. Project types covered include: single-family dwellings, additions, fences, commercial work, garages, multi-family residences, and subdivision plats.

Required Documents

  • Completed Compliance Permit Application
  • Site sketch (scaled; showing distances to all property lines, streets, alleys, and other structures on the parcel)
  • Full land description (legal description of the parcel)
  • For manufactured home parks and subdivision plats: state water/sewer permit
Permit validity
Not published. Contact Town Hall.
Building code
Subject to the Town's Master Plan and Development Code Ordinance. The full code is available through the town website's ordinances section at https://townofcowley.com/town-business/. Confirm with Town Hall whether the town has adopted IBC/IRC or operates under local ordinance only.
Owner-builder
Not detailed on public website. Contact (307) 254-1157.
Contractor requirements
Not confirmed from public sources. Contact Town Hall.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Cowley -- Town Hall / Building Inspector to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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Typical inspection sequence: Inspection process: Not fully published on the town website. Contact Building Inspector Mike McMillen at (307) 254-1157 for required inspection stages and scheduling.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Cowley -- Town Hall / Building Inspector before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Cowley Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Cowley, WY?
Any construction project within Cowley requires a Compliance Permit before a building permit is issued. Project types covered include: single-family dwellings, additions, fences, commercial work, garages, multi-family residences, and subdivision plats.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Cowley, WY?
1. Download the Compliance Permit Application from https://townofcowley.com/forms-and-permits/ 2. Complete the form, selecting the applicable project type: Single Family Dwelling, Addition, Fence, Commercial, Garage, Multiple Family Residence, or Subdivision Plat. 3. Prepare a site sketch showing: distances from all streets, alleys, and adjoining properties, location of all other buildings on the parcel, and for manufactured home parks and subdivision plats: also provide a state water/sewer permit. 4. Submit completed form and site sketch to Town Hall. 5. Building Inspector Mike McMillen reviews the Compliance Permit application. 6. Compliance Permit is approved; building permit is then issued. 7. Begin construction in compliance with the town's ordinances. 8. Contact Building Inspector to schedule any required inspections.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Cowley, WY?
Typical processing time is Not published. Contact Mike McMillen at (307) 254-1157..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Cowley, WY?
Inspections can be scheduled via: .

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