City Building Permits
Town of Encampment, WY - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of Encampment, Wyoming. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Encampment is a small incorporated town (population approximately 450) in the Sierra Madre foothills in southern Carbon County, near the Encampment River. The town is a gateway to the Encampment River Wilderness and the Medicine Bow National Forest. Due to its very small size, Encampment's formal permit process is minimal; the town may contract building inspection services or defer to county resources for technical review. Contact Town Hall to understand the current process.
- Department
- Town of Encampment
- Address
- 614 McCaffrey Avenue, Encampment, WY 82325
- Phone
- 307-327-5501
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Contact Town Hall at 307-327-5501 to confirm permit requirements and process for your project type.
- Very small Wyoming towns often have simplified permit processes managed directly by the town clerk or a contracted building official.
- Prepare site plan and any required plans.
- Submit application and fee to Town Hall.
- Wyoming State Electrical Permit required separately for all electrical work.
General Requirements
Contact Town Hall to determine current permit triggers. New construction, additions, and significant alterations typically require a permit even in small towns.
Required Documents
- Permit application
- Site plan
- Construction drawings (if applicable)
- Building code
- Encampment may or may not have formally adopted a building code; confirm with Town Hall. Wyoming State Electrical Code applies statewide.
- Contractor requirements
- No Wyoming statewide GC license requirement. State electrical license required for electrical work.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Town of Encampment to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
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Additional Resources
- Building code: Encampment may or may not have formally adopted a building code; confirm with Town Hall. Wyoming State Electrical Code applies statewide.
- Wyoming State Electrical Program
- Bureau of Land Management Rawlins Field Office
- Medicine Bow National Forest
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- 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 Town of Encampment before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Town of Encampment Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Town of Encampment, WY?
- Contact Town Hall to determine current permit triggers. New construction, additions, and significant alterations typically require a permit even in small towns.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Encampment, WY?
- 1. Contact Town Hall at 307-327-5501 to confirm permit requirements and process for your project type. 2. Very small Wyoming towns often have simplified permit processes managed directly by the town clerk or a contracted building official. 3. Prepare site plan and any required plans. 4. Submit application and fee to Town Hall. 5. Wyoming State Electrical Permit required separately for all electrical work.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Encampment, WY?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: , , .
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