Unincorporated Washakie County

Requirements vary based on whether Washakie County has adopted a building code. At minimum, expect permits to be required for new residential and commercial construction, additions, structural alterations, and accessory structures above a certain threshold. Agricultural structures (barns, sheds, equipment storage) on working agricultural operations may be exempt or subject to reduced requirements; confirm with the county office.

• Exempt Agricultural structures (barns, sheds, equipment storage) on working agricultural operations may be exempt or subject to reduced requirements
• Exempt Small accessory structures below a certain square footage threshold may be exempt

Note: Confirm specific exemptions with the Washakie County Planning and Zoning Office before assuming any project qualifies for exemption.

Owner-builder

Wyoming has no statewide contractor licensing requirement, meaning homeowners may generally act as their own general contractor without a license. However, electrical work on a permitted project requires a licensed electrician under Wyoming state electrical code. Confirm local requirements with the county before starting.

Contractor requirements

Wyoming does NOT have a statewide general contractor license requirement. However, electrical contractors must be licensed by the Wyoming Division of Labor Standards. HVAC and plumbing may have local or state registration requirements. Verify with the county and relevant state boards.

1. 01
   Contact the Washakie County Planning and Zoning Office at (307) 347-3131 to confirm whether your specific project type requires a county building permit and what building code, if any, has been adopted
2. 02
   Obtain a permit application form from the County Courthouse or request one by phone
3. 03
   Prepare required documents: site plan, construction drawings, property information, contractor information (if applicable), and any applicable deed/access documentation
4. 04
   Submit application and plan documents in person at the Courthouse
5. 05
   Pay applicable plan review and permit fees at time of submittal (or as directed by staff)
6. 06
   Await review by county staff. Rural counties may have longer review windows than urban jurisdictions; allow several weeks for larger or more complex projects
7. 07
   Respond to any correction requests and resubmit revised documents as needed
8. 08
   Receive issued permit; post on job site for the duration of construction
9. 09
   Schedule and pass required inspections at required milestones
10. 10
    Receive final sign-off upon satisfactory completion of all inspections

Source: Washakie County Planning and Zoning Office ↗

• Contact the Washakie County Planning and Zoning Office at (307) 347-3131 to schedule required inspections (phone)

Inspection hours

Standard county business hours, likely Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (confirm current hours with the office)

Typical sequence: Typical inspection sequence for residential construction: 1. Foundation/footing inspection (after forms set and rebar placed, before concrete pour); 2. Underground plumbing inspection (if applicable, before backfill); 3. Rough framing inspection (after framing, blocking, and roofing complete); 4. Rough electrical inspection (conducted by state electrical inspector, NOT county); 5. Rough plumbing and mechanical inspection (if inspected by county); 6. Insulation inspection (if required by adopted code); 7. Final inspection (when construction is complete). State electrical inspections are independent of county building inspections. Coordinate scheduling with the Wyoming Division of Labor Standards separately at https://electricians.wyo.gov/ or (307) 777-7261.

Source: Washakie County Planning and Zoning Office ↗