City Building Permits
Gillette, WY - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Gillette, Wyoming. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within the incorporated city limits of Gillette. The City of Gillette operates independently of Campbell County's permit authority.
- Department
- City of Gillette Development Services Department — Building Division (Building Inspection Division)
- Address
- 2nd Floor, City Hall, 201 E 5th St., Gillette, WY 82716
- Phone
- (307) 686-5260
Online Permit Portal
Platform: EnerGov • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Application Process
- Determine project type (residential, commercial, trade permit, etc.).
- Register for an EnerGov Citizen Self Service account at https://develop.gillettewy.gov/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService/
- Apply for the permit online through EnerGov and upload required drawings and documents digitally.
- Building Inspection and Planning review submitted plans.
- If plans require revisions, respond to correction comments in EnerGov.
- Once plans are approved, pay fees online through EnerGov.
- Permit is issued; print permit from EnerGov.
- Post permit on job site.
- Schedule required inspections via the inspection line (307) 686-5256 or through EnerGov.
- Pass all required inspections; receive final sign-off and certificate of occupancy.
Typical processing time: Not published; contact office at (307) 686-5260
Source: City of Gillette Development Services Department — Building Division (Building Inspection Division)
General Requirements
Required for new construction, additions, alterations, repairs, and changes of occupancy. Commercial plans exceeding an occupant load of 10 must be signed and sealed by a professional engineer or architect registered in Wyoming.
Required Documents
- Building permit application
- Site plan
- Construction drawings (stamped by licensed engineer/architect for commercial projects with occupant load over 10)
- Energy compliance documentation
- Trade permit applications as needed
- Permit validity
- Not published; contact (307) 686-5260
- Building code
- 2024 IBC, 2024 IRC, 2024 IFC, 2024 IEBC, 2024 IMC, 2024 IPC, and 2024 IFGC
- Owner-builder
- Not specified in publicly available documents; contact Building Division
- Contractor requirements
- Contractor licensing is managed by the Building Inspection Division. License application forms available at https://www.gillettewy.gov/Departments/Development-Services/Building-Division/Licenses
Fees
- Plan check fee
- Referenced in City Code section 5-IV-1; specific amounts not publicly accessible
- Permit fee formula
- Separate sections for building permit fees, electrical permit fees, and plumbing/mechanical/gas pipefitting fees in Gillette City Code Chapter 5, Article IV
- Reinspection fee
- Referenced in City Code section 5-IV-1; specific amounts not confirmed
- Payment note
- Fees paid online through EnerGov Citizen Self Service portal; in-person payment also available. Current fees reportedly cover 5-20% of actual city costs; city is moving toward 75% cost recovery over three years as of March 2026.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Gillette Development Services Department — Building Division (Building Inspection Division) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (307) 686-5256 (phone)
- EnerGov Citizen Self Service Portal (online)
- Scheduling deadline
- Call by 7:00 a.m. for a same-day inspection
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday; field inspectors generally in office 8:00-9:00 a.m. and 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Typical inspection sequence: For residential new construction typically includes: footing/foundation, framing (structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-in), insulation, drywall, final inspection and certificate of occupancy
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2024 IBC, 2024 IRC, 2024 IFC, 2024 IEBC, 2024 IMC, 2024 IPC, and 2024 IFGC
- Verify contractor license: Building Division Licenses
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- City Code (All Chapters)
- Developer Information
- License lookup guide: Wyoming Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Wyoming Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Wyoming hub: Wyoming Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Gillette Development Services Department — Building Division (Building Inspection Division) before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gillette Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Gillette, WY?
- Required for new construction, additions, alterations, repairs, and changes of occupancy. Commercial plans exceeding an occupant load of 10 must be signed and sealed by a professional engineer or architect registered in Wyoming.
- How much does a building permit cost in Gillette, WY?
- Fees are calculated as: Separate sections for building permit fees, electrical permit fees, and plumbing/mechanical/gas pipefitting fees in Gillette City Code Chapter 5, Article IV. Plan check fee: Referenced in City Code section 5-IV-1; specific amounts not publicly accessible.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Gillette, WY?
- 1. Determine project type (residential, commercial, trade permit, etc.). 2. Register for an EnerGov Citizen Self Service account at https://develop.gillettewy.gov/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService/ 3. Apply for the permit online through EnerGov and upload required drawings and documents digitally. 4. Building Inspection and Planning review submitted plans. 5. If plans require revisions, respond to correction comments in EnerGov. 6. Once plans are approved, pay fees online through EnerGov. 7. Permit is issued; print permit from EnerGov. 8. Post permit on job site. 9. Schedule required inspections via the inspection line (307) 686-5256 or through EnerGov. 10. Pass all required inspections; receive final sign-off and certificate of occupancy.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Gillette, WY?
- Typical processing time is Not published; contact office at (307) 686-5260.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Gillette, WY?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: (307) 686-5256, EnerGov Citizen Self Service Portal. Call by 7:00 a.m. for a same-day inspection.
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