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Town of Hartville

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Hartville Town Hall

Street address
P.O. Box 247, Hartville, WY 82215
Coverage
Covers construction within the incorporated limits of the Town of Hartville (estimated population approximately 75-80 residents; one of the smallest incorporated municipalities in Wyoming). Hartville is a former mining town in northwestern Platte County, historically significant for iron ore mining and is the oldest active incorporated town in Wyoming. Properties outside town limits fall under unincorporated Platte County jurisdiction.
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When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Hartville

Standard Wyoming building permit requirements apply for new construction, additions, alterations, and repairs within Hartville town limits. Given the very small size and limited staff capacity of Hartville, confirm whether an active local building permit program exists or whether the town defers to Platte County planning for permit administration.

Required documents
  • Confirm with Town Hall
Building code
Hartville is subject to Wyoming's statewide code adoption framework. Local adoption ordinance status not confirmed -- contact Town Hall or Platte County Planning and Zoning for guidance on whether Hartville actively enforces a building code.
Contractor requirements
Wyoming has no statewide general contractor license. Electrical work requires a WSFM wiring permit and state-licensed electrical contractor. Hartville is unlikely to maintain a separate local contractor licensing program given its very small size.
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Application process

Typical processing: Not publicly posted. Given Hartville's extremely small size, contact Town Hall well in advance and allow substantial lead time for permit processing and inspections.

  1. 01
    Contact Hartville Town Hall at (307) 836-2797 (confirm current number) to inquire about permit requirements.
  2. 02
    Obtain permit application form from Town Hall.
  3. 03
    Submit completed application with site plan and construction documents.
  4. 04
    Pay required fees at Town Hall.
  5. 05
    Await review; due to extremely limited staff capacity, processing times may extend beyond those of larger municipalities.
  6. 06
    Permit issued upon approval.
  7. 07
    Post permit on site before beginning work.
  8. 08
    Schedule inspections; given the town's very small size, the town may rely on county or contracted inspectors.
  9. 09
    Receive final sign-off.

Typical processing time: Not publicly posted. Given Hartville's extremely small size, contact Town Hall well in advance and allow substantial lead time for permit processing and inspections.

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • Contact Hartville Town Hall at (307) 836-2797. Due to the town's very small size and limited staff, inspection scheduling may be coordinated through Platte County or a contract inspector. Confirm current arrangement with Town Hall. (phone)
Inspection hours
Not publicly posted. Contact Town Hall.

Typical sequence: Not publicly documented. Confirm with Town Hall or Platte County Planning and Zoning. All electrical work in Hartville requires a separate WSFM wiring permit.

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Hartville permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Hartville, WY?
Standard Wyoming building permit requirements apply for new construction, additions, alterations, and repairs within Hartville town limits. Given the very small size and limited staff capacity of Hartville, confirm whether an active local building permit program exists or whether the town defers to Platte County planning for permit administration.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Hartville, WY?
To apply for a building permit in Hartville, WY, follow these steps: 1. Contact Hartville Town Hall at (307) 836-2797 (confirm current number) to inquire about permit requirements. 2. Obtain permit application form from Town Hall. 3. Submit completed application with site plan and construction documents. 4. Pay required fees at Town Hall. 5. Await review; due to extremely limited staff capacity, processing times may extend beyond those of larger municipalities. 6. Permit issued upon approval. 7. Post permit on site before beginning work. 8. Schedule inspections; given the town's very small size, the town may rely on county or contracted inspectors. 9. Receive final sign-off.
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Hartville, WY?
Building permit processing times in Hartville, WY typically run Not publicly posted. Given Hartville's extremely small size, contact Town Hall well in advance and allow substantial lead time for permit processing and inspections.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Hartville, WY?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Hartville, WY via: Contact Hartville Town Hall at (307) 836-2797. Due to the town's very small size and limited staff, inspection scheduling may be coordinated through Platte County or a contract inspector. Confirm current arrangement with Town Hall..
last verified April 2026 entry id permits/wyoming/platte/hartville

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Hartville Town Hall before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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