City Building Permits

Town of Dayton, WY - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Wyoming Sheridan County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Covers the incorporated town limits of Dayton, Wyoming, located approximately 22 miles north of Sheridan at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains. Population approximately 750. Dayton is adjacent to Ranchester; both are in the northern Sheridan County valley along US-14.

Department
Town of Dayton -- Town Hall
Address
608 Broadway Avenue, Dayton, WY 82839
Phone
(307) 655-2217
Website
https://library.municode.com/wy/dayton

Online Permit Portal

Open Dayton Code of Ordinances (Municode Library)

Platform: In-person submission • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Contact Town Hall at (307) 655-2217 to determine permit requirements for your project.
  2. Obtain permit application from Town Hall.
  3. Complete application with project description, site plan, and supporting documents.
  4. Submit in person at Town Hall.
  5. Town review and permit issuance.
  6. Schedule required inspections with Town Hall.
  7. Final inspection sign-off.

Typical processing time: Not published; contact (307) 655-2217

Source: Town of Dayton -- Town Hall

General Requirements

Specific thresholds not confirmed from public web sources; contact Town Hall at (307) 655-2217 or review Dayton Municipal Code at Municode

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • Site plan
  • Construction documents as applicable
Permit validity
Not published; contact Town Hall
Building code
Specific code edition not confirmed from accessible sources during research; review Dayton Municipal Code at https://library.municode.com/wy/dayton for building/construction chapter. Contact Town Hall at (307) 655-2217 to confirm current adoption status. Electrical work requires Wyoming statewide electrical wiring permit regardless of local code adoption.
Owner-builder
Not specified in publicly available documents; contact Town Hall. Wyoming general pattern allows property owner to build their own residence with frequency restrictions; confirm Dayton's specific rules.
Contractor requirements
Wyoming has no statewide general contractor license requirement. Dayton does not have a confirmed local contractor licensing program. Verify with Town Hall whether any local contractor registration applies. State trade licenses required for electrical and plumbing work.

Fees

Permit fee formula
Not confirmed from public sources; contact Town Hall
Payment note
In-person payment at Town Hall; no online payment portal confirmed

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Dayton -- Town Hall to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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Inspection hours
Standard town hall business hours; confirm with town

Typical inspection sequence: Varies by project; at minimum includes footing/foundation and final inspections for standard residential work; confirm required inspection checkpoints with Town Hall at permit issuance. Dayton may use a part-time or contracted building official. If Dayton does not have an active building inspector on staff, the fallback is Sheridan County Public Works at (307) 675-2420; confirm with Town Hall whether inspections are conducted by town staff or county.

Separately coordinated through WSFM for any work requiring statewide electrical wiring permit

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Dayton -- Town Hall before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Dayton Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Dayton, WY?
Specific thresholds not confirmed from public web sources; contact Town Hall at (307) 655-2217 or review Dayton Municipal Code at Municode
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Dayton, WY?
Fees are calculated as: Not confirmed from public sources; contact Town Hall.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Dayton, WY?
1. Contact Town Hall at (307) 655-2217 to determine permit requirements for your project. 2. Obtain permit application from Town Hall. 3. Complete application with project description, site plan, and supporting documents. 4. Submit in person at Town Hall. 5. Town review and permit issuance. 6. Schedule required inspections with Town Hall. 7. Final inspection sign-off.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Dayton, WY?
Typical processing time is Not published; contact (307) 655-2217.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Dayton, WY?
Inspections can be scheduled via: .

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