City Building Permits
Cheyenne, WY - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Wyoming Laramie County Updated March 2026
Permit Authority
Covers all construction within the corporate limits of the City of Cheyenne.
- Department
- City of Cheyenne - Compliance Department, Building Safety Division
- Address
- 2101 O'Neil Avenue, Room 202, Cheyenne, WY 82001
- Phone
- (307) 637-6265
Online Permit Portal
Platform: OpenGov • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Create or log in to your OpenGov account at https://cheyennewy.portal.opengov.com/.
- Select the permit type applicable to your project (building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, etc.).
- Complete the online application form, including project description and valuation.
- Upload all required documents: site plan/plot plan, construction drawings, drainage plan for new residential construction, stamped plans if applicable.
- Pay the plan review fee at time of submission (65% of permit fee for projects requiring plan review).
- Receive plan review. Respond to any plan review corrections through the portal.
- Pay remaining permit fee when permit is approved.
- Download and post permit on site before beginning work.
- Schedule and pass all required inspections. Final inspection required before occupancy.
Typical processing time: Contact Building Safety at (307) 637-6265 for current turnaround times.
Source: City of Cheyenne - Compliance Department, Building Safety Division
General Requirements
A permit is required for new construction, additions, alterations, repairs, relocations, or demolitions involving buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems within city limits.
Required Documents
- Completed application (via OpenGov)
- Site/plot plan
- Construction drawings
- Drainage plan for all new residential construction (prepared by Wyoming P.E. or P.L.S.)
- Wet-sealed plans (2 sets) for projects requiring design professional review
- Permit validity
- Every permit expires and becomes invalid one year after issuance. The Building Official may grant one 180-day extension upon written request by the permit holder before the permit expires.
- Building code
- 2024 International Building Code (IBC) and 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), adopted with adoption effective per state mandate.
- Owner-builder
- Contact Building Safety Division at (307) 637-6265 for owner-builder procedures.
- Contractor requirements
- Most contractors working within Cheyenne must hold a city-issued contractor license. License classes: Class A (any type/size, 7 years experience, $650), Class B (residential 2 stories or less, 5 years, $450), Class C (trade-specific, 3 years, $250), Class D (1 year experience, $250), Class R (single-family residential, 5 years, $450). All classes require a Qualified Supervisor. State electrical contractor license also required for electrical work.
Fees
- Plan check fee
- 65% of the permit fee, paid at time of plan submission.
- Permit fee formula
- Valuation-based -- fees are calculated on the total value of work including materials and labor per Cheyenne City Code Section 15.08.030.
- Reinspection fee
- Investigation fee (work commenced without permit) equals the full permit fee.
- Penalty (no permit)
- Additional penalties for continuing work after a stop-work order are governed by Cheyenne City Code Section 1.24.010.
- Payment note
- Payment processed through OpenGov portal online; debit/credit cards accepted.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, not exceeding 200 square feet
- Fences not over 7 feet high
- Retaining walls not over 4 feet in height (unless supporting a surcharge)
- Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, and similar finish work
- Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to one- or two-family dwellings that are less than 24 inches deep
- Swings and other playground equipment
Important: Exemption from building permit does not exempt work from zoning or other code requirements. Contact Building Safety at (307) 637-6265 to confirm current local exemptions.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- OpenGov portal (online)
- (307) 637-6265 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Typical inspection sequence: Footing/foundation; framing; rough mechanical/plumbing/electrical; insulation; wallboard; final inspection.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) and 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), adopted with adoption effective per state mandate.
- Verify contractor license: Cheyenne Contractor Licensing
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Unified Development Code
- FAQ
- Cheyenne BOPU Permits and Licenses
- Wyoming State Fire Marshal
- 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 Cheyenne - Compliance Department, Building Safety Division before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cheyenne Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Cheyenne, WY?
- A permit is required for new construction, additions, alterations, repairs, relocations, or demolitions involving buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems within city limits.
- How much does a building permit cost in Cheyenne, WY?
- Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based -- fees are calculated on the total value of work including materials and labor per Cheyenne City Code Section 15.08.030.. Plan check fee: 65% of the permit fee, paid at time of plan submission..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Cheyenne, WY?
- 1. Create or log in to your OpenGov account at https://cheyennewy.portal.opengov.com/. 2. Select the permit type applicable to your project (building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, etc.). 3. Complete the online application form, including project description and valuation. 4. Upload all required documents: site plan/plot plan, construction drawings, drainage plan for new residential construction, stamped plans if applicable. 5. Pay the plan review fee at time of submission (65% of permit fee for projects requiring plan review). 6. Receive plan review. Respond to any plan review corrections through the portal. 7. Pay remaining permit fee when permit is approved. 8. Download and post permit on site before beginning work. 9. Schedule and pass all required inspections. Final inspection required before occupancy.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Cheyenne, WY?
- Typical processing time is Contact Building Safety at (307) 637-6265 for current turnaround times..
- What work is exempt from building permits in Cheyenne, WY?
- The following work is generally exempt: One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, not exceeding 200 square feet; Fences not over 7 feet high; Retaining walls not over 4 feet in height (unless supporting a surcharge); Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, and similar finish work; Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to one- or two-family dwellings that are less than 24 inches deep; Swings and other playground equipment. Note: Exemption from building permit does not exempt work from zoning or other code requirements. Contact Building Safety at (307) 637-6265 to confirm current local exemptions.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Cheyenne, WY?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: OpenGov portal, (307) 637-6265.
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