City Building Permits
Kemmerer, WY - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Kemmerer, Wyoming. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Covers the incorporated city limits of Kemmerer only (population approximately 2,500). Construction within Kemmerer city limits is separate from Lincoln County jurisdiction.
- Department
- City of Kemmerer -- Building Department
- Address
- 100 Sixth Street West, Kemmerer, WY 83101
- Phone
- (307) 828-2360
- Website
- https://www.cityofkemmerer.com
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Contact Kemmerer City Hall at (307) 828-2360 to confirm current building permit process and obtain the required application form
- Prepare a site plan showing parcel boundaries, existing structures, proposed project footprint, and setbacks from property lines and rights-of-way
- Submit completed application with construction drawings and applicable fee to City Hall
- City staff review for compliance with city zoning ordinance and any adopted building code
- Permit is issued; post on job site
- Schedule required inspections by contacting City Hall
- Final inspection; certificate of occupancy or completion notice issued
Typical processing time: Not published; contact city hall. Given the small office size, processing for straightforward residential projects may be faster than larger jurisdictions, but staff availability can be a limiting factor.
General Requirements
New construction, additions, structural alterations, and manufactured home placement on permanent foundation
Required Documents
- Building permit application
- Site plan
- Construction drawings
- Trade permit applications as applicable
- Septic/well permits if applicable (rare within city limits where city water/sewer service is available)
- Building code
- Not confirmed from public sources. Wyoming does not mandate a statewide residential code. Kemmerer may have adopted the IRC or IBC by ordinance or may operate under a locally derived standard. Call City Hall to confirm current code adoption status.
- Owner-builder
- Generally permitted consistent with Wyoming practice; confirm with city hall
- Contractor requirements
- No general contractor license required at state level; city may have no additional contractor registration requirement. Confirm with city hall. All electrical work requires state electrical license; all plumbing requires state plumbing license.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Kemmerer -- Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
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- Scheduling deadline
- Given the small office size, inspector scheduling flexibility may be limited
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Foundation/footing, framing, rough mechanical, insulation (if required), final
State electrical inspections required separately from city building inspections. Coordinate with Wyoming Division of Labor Standards.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Not confirmed from public sources. Wyoming does not mandate a statewide residential code. Kemmerer may have adopted the IRC or IBC by ordinance or may operate under a locally derived standard. Call City Hall to confirm current code adoption status.
- 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 City of Kemmerer -- Building Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kemmerer Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Kemmerer, WY?
- New construction, additions, structural alterations, and manufactured home placement on permanent foundation
- How do I apply for a building permit in Kemmerer, WY?
- 1. Contact Kemmerer City Hall at (307) 828-2360 to confirm current building permit process and obtain the required application form 2. Prepare a site plan showing parcel boundaries, existing structures, proposed project footprint, and setbacks from property lines and rights-of-way 3. Submit completed application with construction drawings and applicable fee to City Hall 4. City staff review for compliance with city zoning ordinance and any adopted building code 5. Permit is issued; post on job site 6. Schedule required inspections by contacting City Hall 7. Final inspection; certificate of occupancy or completion notice issued
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Kemmerer, WY?
- Typical processing time is Not published; contact city hall. Given the small office size, processing for straightforward residential projects may be faster than larger jurisdictions, but staff availability can be a limiting factor..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Kemmerer, WY?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: . Given the small office size, inspector scheduling flexibility may be limited.
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