City Building Permits
Town of Big Piney, WY - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of Big Piney, Wyoming. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Covers development within the incorporated limits of the Town of Big Piney. Adjacent to Marbleton in the lower Green River valley in southern Sublette County, at an elevation of approximately 6,820 feet. Big Piney is the location of Big Piney-Marbleton Airport (ICAO: KEWK; FAA: EWO), a small public airport serving energy industry operations and general aviation. Building permit administration is handled through the town office; a dedicated full-time building department has not been confirmed in publicly available sources for a municipality of this size.
- Department
- Town of Big Piney -- Town Clerk / Administrative Office
- Address
- 107 Budd Ave., Big Piney, WY 83113
- Phone
- (307) 276-3554
- Website
- https://bigpineywy.gov
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
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Typical processing time: Not published; contact office at (307) 276-3554
Source: Town of Big Piney -- Town Clerk / Administrative Office
General Requirements
New construction, additions, and significant alterations within Big Piney town limits. Confirm specific thresholds (accessory structure exemption, minor repair exemptions) with the Town Clerk.
Required Documents
- Building permit application
- Site plan with lot dimensions and setbacks
- Construction drawings
- Owner and contractor information
- State electrical license information for electrical work
- Permit validity
- Confirm with the town.
- Building code
- Confirm the currently adopted building code edition with the Town Clerk at (307) 276-3554. Wyoming State Electrical Code applies statewide to all electrical work. Wyoming State Fire Marshal oversight applies to commercial buildings statewide.
- Contractor requirements
- No Wyoming state general contractor license. Electrical work requires a Wyoming-licensed electrician under the Wyoming State Electrical Code.
Fees
- Payment note
- In-person at Town Hall; confirm accepted payment methods with the office
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Town of Big Piney -- Town Clerk / Administrative Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
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- Scheduling deadline
- Confirm required inspection sequence, advance notice requirements, and current inspector arrangements
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Mountain Time; confirm current hours by calling
Typical inspection sequence: Typical required inspection sequence (confirm with town): 1) Footing inspection (before concrete pour; verify depth below frost line approximately 36 to 48 inches); 2) Foundation inspection (before backfill); 3) Framing inspection (after all rough framing complete, before insulation); 4) Rough MEP inspection (after rough mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installed); 5) Insulation inspection (before drywall installation); 6) Final inspection (after all work complete). A part-time building official or contract inspector is the most likely arrangement at Big Piney's population size.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Confirm the currently adopted building code edition with the Town Clerk at (307) 276-3554. Wyoming State Electrical Code applies statewide to all electrical work. Wyoming State Fire Marshal oversight applies to commercial buildings statewide.
- Wyoming Department of Workforce Services -- Electrical Program
- Wyoming State Fire Marshal
- FAA Obstruction Evaluation / Airport Airspace Analysis
- 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 Big Piney -- Town Clerk / Administrative Office before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Town of Big Piney Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Town of Big Piney, WY?
- New construction, additions, and significant alterations within Big Piney town limits. Confirm specific thresholds (accessory structure exemption, minor repair exemptions) with the Town Clerk.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Big Piney, WY?
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- How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Big Piney, WY?
- Typical processing time is Not published; contact office at (307) 276-3554.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Big Piney, WY?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: . Confirm required inspection sequence, advance notice requirements, and current inspector arrangements.
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