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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Sweetwater County
All residential, commercial, industrial, and mineral construction and use in unincorporated Sweetwater County requires an approved zoning/construction permit.
Note: No official published exempt work list was found in publicly available documents. Work that does not constitute construction or change of use on unincorporated land may not require a permit. Confirm with the Land Use office at (307) 872-3914 before commencing any project.
- Completed Construction and Address application form
- Site plan (county provides a site plan example document)
- Drawings and specifications as applicable to the project type
- Building code
- The county Zoning Resolution (2015, amended through February 2025) governs land use and zoning in unincorporated areas. The county does not appear to administer a standalone building code for construction quality in the same manner as the cities. State-level building code (IBC 2024 and related codes effective June 26, 2024) may apply to certain structures.
- Permit validity
- Not publicly stated. Contact the Land Use office for permit duration and extension rules.
- Owner-builder
- Not explicitly stated in publicly available documents. Contact the Land Use office.
- Contractor requirements
- Not explicitly stated at the county level for unincorporated areas. State of Wyoming does not have a statewide general contractor license requirement. Electrical work requires a state electrical license. Plumbers must be licensed by the state.
Application process
Typical processing: Processing time not publicly stated. Contact the office for current processing times.
- 01 Determine if your project requires a Construction and Address permit, zoning/conditional use permit, or other application type by reviewing the Land Use application forms page or calling (307) 872-3914.
- 02 Download and complete the applicable application form (most construction uses the Construction and Address application).
- 03 Prepare required supporting documents (site plan, drawings as applicable).
- 04 Submit the completed application and fee payment to the Land Use office at 80 W. Flaming Gorge Way, Suite 23, Green River, WY 82935 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm).
- 05 Staff reviews the application for compliance with the 2015 Zoning Resolution (amended through February 2025) and the Growth Management Plan if applicable.
- 06 Permit is approved or conditions are communicated to the applicant.
- 07 No construction or use may begin before the permit is approved. Work commenced before approval is subject to a Late Application Fee in addition to the standard fee.
Typical processing time: Processing time not publicly stated. Contact the office for current processing times.
Fee schedule
Sweetwater County building permit fees
Payment is due at the time of application submission. An incomplete fee payment constitutes an incomplete application.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- (307) 872-3914 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Typical sequence: The county Land Use Department functions primarily as a zoning permit authority. Building inspection services in unincorporated areas may be limited or self-certified. Confirm inspection requirements with the Land Use office.
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Sweetwater County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Sweetwater County, WY? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Sweetwater County, WY? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Sweetwater County, WY? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Sweetwater County, WY? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Sweetwater County, WY? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Sweetwater County Land Use Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.