City Building Permits

Town of Ten Sleep, WY - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Wyoming Washakie County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Issues building or development permits (if any) for properties within the incorporated Town of Ten Sleep limits. Ten Sleep is a very small community (population approximately 250) at the eastern edge of Washakie County, near the base of the Bighorn Mountains. It is known as a world-class sport climbing destination (Ten Sleep Canyon). The town's small size means it may rely on Washakie County Planning and Zoning for some or all building permit functions, or may have no formal building code or permit requirement of its own. Confirm this referral relationship with both the Town and the County before proceeding.

Department
Town of Ten Sleep -- Town Clerk / Town Council
Address
225 2nd St, Ten Sleep, WY 82442
Phone
(307) 366-2228

Application Process

  1. Call the Town of Ten Sleep at (307) 366-2228 to determine: (a) Whether the town issues its own building permits or refers projects to Washakie County; (b) Whether any local building code has been adopted; (c) What process and documents apply to your specific project type
  2. If the town handles permits locally: Obtain the applicable application form from Town Hall
  3. Prepare required documents: site plan, construction plans, property information (hand-drawn site plans acceptable for simple residential projects in many rural jurisdictions)
  4. Submit in person at Town Hall during office hours
  5. Pay applicable permit fee
  6. Await review and receive issued permit
  7. If the town refers to Washakie County, follow the Washakie County unincorporated process (contact Washakie County Planning and Zoning at (307) 347-3131)
  8. Obtain electrical permit separately from Wyoming Division of Labor Standards at https://electricians.wyo.gov/ or (307) 777-7261
  9. For commercial projects, contact Wyoming State Fire Marshal at https://wsfm.wyo.gov/
  10. Schedule required inspections with the applicable authority upon permit issuance
  11. Pass all required inspections and receive final approval

Typical processing time: Not confirmed. Given the town's very small size, processing times may be short but unpredictable. Phone coordination is essential.

General Requirements

Uncertain. Ten Sleep may have adopted no formal residential building code, in which case permits may not be formally required for residential construction (though electrical permits remain required statewide and fire safety requirements apply to commercial construction). If the town has adopted a code or references the county process, standard permit requirements for new construction, additions, and structural alterations would apply. CONFIRM WITH THE TOWN.

Required Documents

  • Site plan (hand-drawn acceptable for simple residential projects in many rural jurisdictions)
  • Basic construction drawings sufficient to describe the work
  • Property ownership documentation
  • Contractor contact information (if contractor-performed)
Owner-builder
As with the rest of Wyoming, no GC license is required statewide. Homeowners may typically perform their own construction. Electrical must comply with state licensing requirements.
Contractor requirements
No Wyoming statewide GC license. State electrical contractor licensing applies. Confirm any local registration requirements with the Town.

Fees

Payment note
Cash or check most likely; Ten Sleep is a very small municipality without card payment infrastructure. Confirm before visiting.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Ten Sleep -- Town Clerk / Town Council to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

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Inspection hours
Town Hall hours not confirmed from public sources. Given the very small staff, availability is limited; call ahead before visiting.

Typical inspection sequence: If local inspections are required, the sequence would follow standard Wyoming residential construction: foundation, framing, rough trades (electrical separately), and final. The exact sequence depends on what the Town or County requires. Electrical inspections must be coordinated separately with the Wyoming Division of Labor Standards.

Additional Resources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Ten Sleep Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Ten Sleep, WY?
Uncertain. Ten Sleep may have adopted no formal residential building code, in which case permits may not be formally required for residential construction (though electrical permits remain required statewide and fire safety requirements apply to commercial construction). If the town has adopted a code or references the county process, standard permit requirements for new construction, additions, and structural alterations would apply. CONFIRM WITH THE TOWN.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Ten Sleep, WY?
1. Call the Town of Ten Sleep at (307) 366-2228 to determine: (a) Whether the town issues its own building permits or refers projects to Washakie County; (b) Whether any local building code has been adopted; (c) What process and documents apply to your specific project type 2. If the town handles permits locally: Obtain the applicable application form from Town Hall 3. Prepare required documents: site plan, construction plans, property information (hand-drawn site plans acceptable for simple residential projects in many rural jurisdictions) 4. Submit in person at Town Hall during office hours 5. Pay applicable permit fee 6. Await review and receive issued permit 7. If the town refers to Washakie County, follow the Washakie County unincorporated process (contact Washakie County Planning and Zoning at (307) 347-3131) 8. Obtain electrical permit separately from Wyoming Division of Labor Standards at https://electricians.wyo.gov/ or (307) 777-7261 9. For commercial projects, contact Wyoming State Fire Marshal at https://wsfm.wyo.gov/ 10. Schedule required inspections with the applicable authority upon permit issuance 11. Pass all required inspections and receive final approval
How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Ten Sleep, WY?
Typical processing time is Not confirmed. Given the town's very small size, processing times may be short but unpredictable. Phone coordination is essential..
What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Ten Sleep, WY?
The following work is generally exempt: Agricultural exemptions likely apply for working farm operations; Small accessory structures common Wyoming exemptions likely apply if any code is in effect. Note: Confirm specific exemptions with both the Town and Washakie County before assuming any project qualifies for exemption.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Ten Sleep, WY?
Inspections can be scheduled via: , , .

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