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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Kemmerer
New construction, additions, structural alterations, and manufactured home placement on permanent foundation
- 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.
Application process
Typical processing: 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.
- 01 Contact Kemmerer City Hall at (307) 828-2360 to confirm current building permit process and obtain the required application form
- 02 Prepare a site plan showing parcel boundaries, existing structures, proposed project footprint, and setbacks from property lines and rights-of-way
- 03 Submit completed application with construction drawings and applicable fee to City Hall
- 04 City staff review for compliance with city zoning ordinance and any adopted building code
- 05 Permit is issued; post on job site
- 06 Schedule required inspections by contacting City Hall
- 07 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.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Call City Hall at (307) 828-2360 (phone)
- 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 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.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Kemmerer permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Kemmerer, WY? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Kemmerer, WY? ▸
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Kemmerer, WY? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Kemmerer, WY? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Kemmerer -- Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.