How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Cokeville, WY?

1. Call Cokeville Town Hall at (307) 279-3231 to confirm current permit requirements and obtain the appropriate application form 2. Confirm staff availability before making an in-person trip given the very small office 3. Prepare a basic site plan showing parcel boundaries, existing structures, proposed project footprint, setbacks from property lines, and well/septic locations if applicable 4. Submit completed application with any required construction drawings and applicable fee to Town Hall 5. Town staff review the application for basic compliance with any applicable local code and zoning ordinance 6. Permit is issued; post on job site 7. Schedule required inspections through Town Hall 8. Final inspection and completion sign-off

What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Cokeville, WY?

The following work is generally exempt: Agricultural exemptions may apply to qualifying farm structures. Note: Confirm with town hall; agricultural exemptions may only apply to structures outside the immediate town core

How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Cokeville, WY?

Inspections can be scheduled via: . Given the very small administrative capacity, plan ahead for inspection scheduling.

City Building Permits

Town of Cokeville, WY - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Cokeville, Wyoming. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Wyoming Lincoln County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Very small incorporated town in the southern part of Lincoln County, approximately 20 miles south of Afton near the Utah state border (population approximately 500). Cokeville is largely an agricultural service community.

Department: Town of Cokeville -- Town Clerk/Administrator
Address: 130 Pine Street, Cokeville, WY 83114
Phone: (307) 279-3231

Application Process

Call Cokeville Town Hall at (307) 279-3231 to confirm current permit requirements and obtain the appropriate application form
Confirm staff availability before making an in-person trip given the very small office
Prepare a basic site plan showing parcel boundaries, existing structures, proposed project footprint, setbacks from property lines, and well/septic locations if applicable
Submit completed application with any required construction drawings and applicable fee to Town Hall
Town staff review the application for basic compliance with any applicable local code and zoning ordinance
Permit is issued; post on job site
Schedule required inspections through Town Hall
Final inspection and completion sign-off

Typical processing time: Not published; likely relatively fast for simple projects given low permit volume. Contact town hall.

General Requirements

New construction, additions, structural alterations

Required Documents

Building permit application
Site plan
Construction drawings as applicable

Building code: Wyoming does not mandate a statewide residential code. Cokeville may or may not have adopted a local code by ordinance. Confirm current code adoption status with town hall before advising on code compliance requirements.
Owner-builder: No general contractor license required in Wyoming; owner-builders may generally pull their own permits
Contractor requirements: No general contractor license required at state level. Licensed contractors required for electrical work (state electrical license) and state-licensed plumbers for plumbing.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Agricultural exemptions may apply to qualifying farm structures

Important: Confirm with town hall; agricultural exemptions may only apply to structures outside the immediate town core

Inspections

How to Schedule

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Scheduling deadline: Given the very small administrative capacity, plan ahead for inspection scheduling

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Foundation/footing (pre-pour), framing, rough mechanical and plumbing, final inspection. Cokeville may have limited local inspection capacity and may rely on the Lincoln County inspector or a contracted inspector.

State electrical inspections separate from town inspections; schedule with Wyoming Division of Labor Standards

Additional Resources

Building code: Wyoming does not mandate a statewide residential code. Cokeville may or may not have adopted a local code by ordinance. Confirm current code adoption status with town hall before advising on code compliance requirements.
Wyoming Electrical Board
Wyoming State Plumbing Board
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 Cokeville -- Town Clerk/Administrator before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Cokeville Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Cokeville, WY?: New construction, additions, structural alterations
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Cokeville, WY?: 1. Call Cokeville Town Hall at (307) 279-3231 to confirm current permit requirements and obtain the appropriate application form 2. Confirm staff availability before making an in-person trip given the very small office 3. Prepare a basic site plan showing parcel boundaries, existing structures, proposed project footprint, setbacks from property lines, and well/septic locations if applicable 4. Submit completed application with any required construction drawings and applicable fee to Town Hall 5. Town staff review the application for basic compliance with any applicable local code and zoning ordinance 6. Permit is issued; post on job site 7. Schedule required inspections through Town Hall 8. Final inspection and completion sign-off
How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Cokeville, WY?: Typical processing time is Not published; likely relatively fast for simple projects given low permit volume. Contact town hall..
What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Cokeville, WY?: The following work is generally exempt: Agricultural exemptions may apply to qualifying farm structures. Note: Confirm with town hall; agricultural exemptions may only apply to structures outside the immediate town core
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Cokeville, WY?: Inspections can be scheduled via: . Given the very small administrative capacity, plan ahead for inspection scheduling.

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