Greybull, WY — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Town of Greybull -- Town Hall / Building Inspector

Street address

24 South 5th St, Greybull, WY 82426

Phone

(307) 765-9431

clerk@greybullwy.gov

Coverage

Issues building permits for all properties within the incorporated Town of Greybull limits. Greybull is the largest commercial hub in the county along US-16 and US-20.

Online portal

Doing Business

Downloadable PDF forms; in-person submission

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Greybull

Making structural changes to a structure, adding square footage to a structure, building a fence, replacing a roof, or any type of concrete work (per Ordinance #873).

Scope of work

Permit?

Minor repairs, painting, and finish work are generally not subject to building permits.

Exempt

Exempt Minor repairs, painting, and finish work are generally not subject to building permits.

Note: The 2023 building instructions PDF notes some conflict with prior materials regarding fences; Ordinance #873 is the current controlling rule requiring a permit for fence construction. No published exemption list was found on the town website.

Required documents

Completed permit application
Plan or sketch showing: project scope, property lines, and all distances from proposed structure to property lines (required for all projects including fences)

Building code: Not explicitly stated as IBC/IRC adoption. The permit/setback rules are governed by Ordinance #873. The town enforces structural change and setback rules but has not published a full adopted code list online. Confirm code adoption with Town Hall.
Permit validity: Not published. Contact Town Hall.
Owner-builder: Not detailed on public website. Confirm with Town Hall.
Contractor requirements: Required annually. Contractors doing construction, remodeling, renovation, or repair in Greybull must hold a Town of Greybull contractor's license. Annual fee: $25. Required documentation: Wyoming Workers' Compensation registration, SUI coverage. Electrical contractors must provide a current state electrical contracting license.

Source: Town of Greybull -- Town Hall / Building Inspector ↗

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Application process

Typical processing: Not published. Contact (307) 765-9431.

01

Determine whether your project requires a permit (see General Requirements).
02

Prepare a plan or sketch of the project showing: the project in relation to property lines, how close the structure will be to all property lines, and for fences: include fence location relative to property lines. No permit will be issued without this plan/sketch.
03

Obtain the permit application at Town Hall or download from the town website.
04

Submit the application and plan to the town treasurer along with the permit fee. (Fee is paid at time of application, not at permit issuance.)
05

The Building Inspector reviews the application. Construction cannot start until the location has been inspected and the permit is signed by the Building Inspector (Bill VanGrinsven, (307) 272-2968).
06

Permit is issued and signed; post on job site.
07

Begin construction. Schedule any required inspections with the Building Inspector.
08

Final inspection (if required); receive approval or certificate of completion.

Typical processing time: Not published. Contact (307) 765-9431.

Source: Town of Greybull -- Town Hall / Building Inspector ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Greybull building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$5.00

Plan check fee

Not identified separately; fee appears to be a combined application/permit fee paid at submission.

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based (total project construction cost). $1 to $500: $5.00; $10,000 to $11,000: $56.00; over $100,000: $287.00 plus $1.50 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof (up to $500,000).

Reinspection fee

Not confirmed from public sources. Contact (307) 765-9431.

Penalty (no permit)

If work starts before a permit is obtained, the town may charge double the applicable fee. Violations may be prosecuted as misdemeanors with fines of $100 to $500 per offense; continuing violations count as separate offenses.

In-person at Town Hall to the town treasurer at time of application.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Call Building Inspector Bill VanGrinsven at (307) 272-2968 or Town Hall at (307) 765-9431 to schedule inspections. (phone)

Typical sequence: Pre-construction inspection: The Building Inspector (Bill VanGrinsven, (307) 272-2968) must inspect the site location and sign the permit before any construction begins. Construction inspection sequence: Not fully published in available materials. Contact the Building Inspector to confirm required inspections during and after construction. Final inspection: Contact the Building Inspector to arrange final inspection and approval. A certificate of completion may be issued on final approval (confirm with Town Hall).

Source: Town of Greybull -- Town Hall / Building Inspector ↗

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Frequently asked

Common questions about Greybull permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Greybull, WY? ▸

Making structural changes to a structure, adding square footage to a structure, building a fence, replacing a roof, or any type of concrete work (per Ordinance #873).

02 How much does a building permit cost in Greybull, WY? ▸

Building permit fees in Greybull, WY are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $5.00. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based (total project construction cost). $1 to $500: $5.00; $10,000 to $11,000: $56.00; over $100,000: $287.00 plus $1.50 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof (up to $500,000).. Plan check fee: Not identified separately; fee appears to be a combined application/permit fee paid at submission..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Greybull, WY? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Greybull, WY, follow these steps: 1. Determine whether your project requires a permit (see General Requirements). 2. Prepare a plan or sketch of the project showing: the project in relation to property lines, how close the structure will be to all property lines, and for fences: include fence location relative to property lines. No permit will be issued without this plan/sketch. 3. Obtain the permit application at Town Hall or download from the town website. 4. Submit the application and plan to the town treasurer along with the permit fee. (Fee is paid at time of application, not at permit issuance.) 5. The Building Inspector reviews the application. Construction cannot start until the location has been inspected and the permit is signed by the Building Inspector (Bill VanGrinsven, (307) 272-2968). 6. Permit is issued and signed; post on job site. 7. Begin construction. Schedule any required inspections with the Building Inspector. 8. Final inspection (if required); receive approval or certificate of completion.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Greybull, WY? ▸

Building permit processing times in Greybull, WY typically run Not published. Contact (307) 765-9431.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in Greybull, WY? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Greybull, WY. The following work is generally exempt: Minor repairs, painting, and finish work are generally not subject to building permits.. Note: The 2023 building instructions PDF notes some conflict with prior materials regarding fences; Ordinance #873 is the current controlling rule requiring a permit for fence construction. No published exemption list was found on the town website. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Greybull, WY? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Greybull, WY via: Call Building Inspector Bill VanGrinsven at (307) 272-2968 or Town Hall at (307) 765-9431 to schedule inspections..

last verified April 2026 source Town of Greybull -- Town Hall / Building Inspector ↗ entry id permits/wyoming/big-horn/greybull

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