City Building Permits

Careyhurst (Unincorporated Community), WY - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Careyhurst (Unincorporated Community), Wyoming. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Wyoming Converse County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Careyhurst is a small unincorporated community located on the North Platte River southeast of Douglas, along Wyoming Highway 94. It has no incorporated municipality status and no independent permit authority. All building permit matters fall under Converse County Planning and Zoning. It is a rural, low-density community where construction tends to be agricultural, single-family residential, or ranch-related outbuildings.

Department
Converse County Planning and Zoning Department
Address
107 N. 5th Street, Suite 106, Douglas, WY 82633
Phone
(307) 358-2244
Website
https://www.conversecountywy.gov/departments/planning-and-zoning/

Online Permit Portal

Open Converse County Planning and Zoning

Platform: No online portal • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Contact Converse County Planning and Zoning at (307) 358-2244 to confirm permit requirements for the proposed project at a Careyhurst-area address
  2. Determine floodplain status as a first-priority step. Review FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) at https://msc.fema.gov/ to determine flood zone designation for the specific parcel.
  3. Confirm zoning classification of the parcel. Rural Converse County parcels near Careyhurst are likely unzoned or in agricultural zoning districts.
  4. If the project involves ground disturbance in the LaPrele Creek drainage or North Platte River corridor, consult Wyoming SHPO to determine whether a cultural resource inventory or review is required before excavation
  5. For any project involving work in or near waterways (stream crossings, culverts, near-bank construction), confirm whether a Section 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and/or a Section 401 water quality certification from WDEQ are required
  6. Obtain and complete the county permit application from the Planning and Zoning office in Douglas
  7. Assemble all required supporting documents: site plan, floodplain documentation (if applicable), SHPO clearance letter (if required), USACE/WDEQ documentation (if applicable), construction documents
  8. Submit application in person at Converse County Planning and Zoning, 107 N. 5th Street, Suite 106, Douglas, WY 82633
  9. Follow county review and inspection process; schedule inspections at required milestones

Typical processing time: Not published; contact county at (307) 358-2244. Projects with floodplain or cultural resource review requirements may have significantly longer timelines.

Source: Converse County Planning and Zoning Department

General Requirements

Depends on county zoning status of the specific parcel. Unzoned agricultural parcels near Careyhurst may have minimal county permit requirements; floodplain overlay requirements apply regardless of zoning status for parcels in mapped SFHAs.

Required Documents

  • Completed county permit application
  • Site plan with property boundaries, proposed structure location, setbacks from property lines and waterways, and access
  • Legal description
  • Floodplain elevation certificate if in SFHA
  • SHPO clearance documentation if required
  • USACE Section 404 permit if required
  • Construction documents as applicable
  • Contractor information
Owner-builder
Wyoming has no statewide owner-builder restriction; confirm with county
Contractor requirements
No statewide general contractor license in Wyoming. Wyoming State Electrical License required for electrical work; Wyoming plumbing license required for plumbing work.

Fees

Permit fee formula
Refer to Converse County (Unincorporated Area) fee information
Payment note
Fees likely paid in person at Planning and Zoning office

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Ranch and farm outbuildings (barns, equipment sheds, hay storage) on qualifying agricultural parcels are likely exempt from county building permit requirements
  • Development within FEMA-mapped floodway or 100-year flood fringe requires a Floodplain Development Permit even for structures that would otherwise be exempt

Important: Confirm agricultural exemptions with county Planning and Zoning at (307) 358-2244. Floodplain development permits are required regardless of agricultural exemption status. No published written exemption schedule confirmed online.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Foundation/footing (critical in flood zones -- confirm elevation at foundation stage), framing rough-in, insulation, final inspection. Confirm required inspection list with county at permit issuance.

Floodplain inspection: For structures in FEMA flood zones, a Floodplain Administrator inspection or certification of as-built elevation (Elevation Certificate) may be required at or after foundation stage. Electrical inspections are handled by Wyoming State Electrical inspectors statewide; schedule separately. Commercial/industrial inspections: Wyoming State Fire Marshal has jurisdiction. Waterway/environmental inspections: USACE and WDEQ may require compliance inspections for permitted work in or near waterways.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Converse County Planning and Zoning Department before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Careyhurst (Unincorporated Community) Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Careyhurst (Unincorporated Community), WY?
Depends on county zoning status of the specific parcel. Unzoned agricultural parcels near Careyhurst may have minimal county permit requirements; floodplain overlay requirements apply regardless of zoning status for parcels in mapped SFHAs.
How much does a building permit cost in Careyhurst (Unincorporated Community), WY?
Fees are calculated as: Refer to Converse County (Unincorporated Area) fee information.
How do I apply for a building permit in Careyhurst (Unincorporated Community), WY?
1. Contact Converse County Planning and Zoning at (307) 358-2244 to confirm permit requirements for the proposed project at a Careyhurst-area address 2. Determine floodplain status as a first-priority step. Review FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) at https://msc.fema.gov/ to determine flood zone designation for the specific parcel. 3. Confirm zoning classification of the parcel. Rural Converse County parcels near Careyhurst are likely unzoned or in agricultural zoning districts. 4. If the project involves ground disturbance in the LaPrele Creek drainage or North Platte River corridor, consult Wyoming SHPO to determine whether a cultural resource inventory or review is required before excavation 5. For any project involving work in or near waterways (stream crossings, culverts, near-bank construction), confirm whether a Section 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and/or a Section 401 water quality certification from WDEQ are required 6. Obtain and complete the county permit application from the Planning and Zoning office in Douglas 7. Assemble all required supporting documents: site plan, floodplain documentation (if applicable), SHPO clearance letter (if required), USACE/WDEQ documentation (if applicable), construction documents 8. Submit application in person at Converse County Planning and Zoning, 107 N. 5th Street, Suite 106, Douglas, WY 82633 9. Follow county review and inspection process; schedule inspections at required milestones
How long does it take to get a building permit in Careyhurst (Unincorporated Community), WY?
Typical processing time is Not published; contact county at (307) 358-2244. Projects with floodplain or cultural resource review requirements may have significantly longer timelines..
What work is exempt from building permits in Careyhurst (Unincorporated Community), WY?
The following work is generally exempt: Ranch and farm outbuildings (barns, equipment sheds, hay storage) on qualifying agricultural parcels are likely exempt from county building permit requirements; Development within FEMA-mapped floodway or 100-year flood fringe requires a Floodplain Development Permit even for structures that would otherwise be exempt. Note: Confirm agricultural exemptions with county Planning and Zoning at (307) 358-2244. Floodplain development permits are required regardless of agricultural exemption status. No published written exemption schedule confirmed online.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Careyhurst (Unincorporated Community), WY?
Inspections can be scheduled via: .

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