Electrical Permit in Laramie, Wyoming
VerifiedRequired for new electrical installations, alterations, and additions in Laramie. Per the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's 'Local and State Jurisdictions' enforcement chart, Laramie's electrical arrangement is split: the CITY of Laramie issues the permit and performs electrical INSPECTIONS (ELEC INSP = L), while electrical PLAN REVIEW is performed by the STATE (Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office / Chief Electrical Inspector) (ELEC PR = S). This is corroborated by the City's own Informational Bulletin #12, which states that electrical contractors must be licensed by BOTH the City of Laramie AND the State of Wyoming.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
When you need this permit
- A permit is required for all new electrical installations and for additions or alterations to new or existing buildings/structures
- Routine maintenance (repair/replacement of switches, lighting fixtures, or receptacle outlets) is exempt from permitting
- Permits are issued only to licensed electrical contractors, or to homeowners performing work in a single-family dwelling they both own and occupy (from the distribution panel/breaker cabinet downstream to the device or fixture)
- Homeowners may NOT do their own service connection work; only a City of Laramie- and State of Wyoming-licensed electrical contractor may work on electrical service equipment
- Per the WSFM enforcement chart: the City of Laramie performs electrical inspections; the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office (Chief Electrical Inspector) performs electrical plan review for Laramie — contact the City to confirm current plan-review submission routing for complex/commercial electrical scopes
- Rough-in inspection required before work is covered by wall covering, paneling, or insulation; final inspection required with all devices/fixtures energized to verify proper operation; 24-hour advance notice required to schedule
Required documents
- Req
Electrical Permit Application (via Civic Access portal)
Submitted through the City of Laramie Civic Access web portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee — $1.00 to $500.00 valuation | $23.50 | City of Laramie Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Permit Fee Schedules — Electrical Unit Fee Schedule (valuation-based table) |
| Electrical Permit Fee — $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 valuation | $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof | City of Laramie Electrical Unit Fee Schedule |
| Electrical Permit Fee — $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 valuation | $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof | — |
| Electrical Permit Fee — $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 valuation | $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof | — |
| Electrical Permit Fee — $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 valuation | $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof | — |
| Electrical Permit Fee — $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 valuation | $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof | — |
| Electrical Permit Fee — $1,000,001.00 and up | $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof | — |
| Wyoming State Fire Marshal wiring permit (if electrical plan review routes through the state program) | Standard wiring permit $50 (temporary/90-day $40); waived if inspection is requested and paid for | WY State Fire Marshal's Office — electrical-safety program fee schedule; applies to the STATE's plan-review/administrative side of Laramie's split arrangement — confirm current applicability with the City and WSFM regional inspector |
Review timeline
~1–21 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Laramie building department
Inspection process
- 1
Rough-In
Before any work is covered by wall covering, paneling, or insulation
- 2
Final
All electrical devices and fixtures energized to verify proper operation; 24-hour advance notice required
Tips
- Laramie has a split electrical arrangement: the city inspects, but the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office handles electrical plan review (per the WSFM 'Local and State Jurisdictions' chart, updated 5/11/2026, ELEC INSP/PR = L/S for Laramie). Contractors need both a City of Laramie AND a Wyoming state license.
- Homeowners may self-perform electrical work only downstream of the panel in a single-family home they own and occupy — the utility service connection itself always requires a licensed contractor.
- WSFM regional electrical inspector offices include a Laramie office — relevant if plan review or inspection coordination with the state program is needed for larger projects.
Frequently asked questions
- Who reviews electrical plans in Laramie — the city or the state?
- Per the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's official jurisdictions chart, the City of Laramie performs electrical INSPECTIONS, but the State (Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office, Chief Electrical Inspector) performs electrical PLAN REVIEW for Laramie. The City still issues the electrical permit and schedules inspections; confirm current plan-review routing with Code Administration for your specific project.
- Can a homeowner do their own electrical work in Laramie?
- Homeowners can perform electrical work downstream of the distribution panel/breaker cabinet in a single-family dwelling they both own and occupy. The service connection itself may only be performed by an electrical contractor licensed by both the City of Laramie and the State of Wyoming.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.
- City of Laramie Code Administration Division (Building Department) — official building department
- Informational Bulletin #12 — Electrical Permits (Nov. 2017)
- City of Laramie Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Permit Fee Schedules
- Wyoming Dept. of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety — Local and State Jurisdictions chart
- Wyoming State Fire Marshal — Wiring Permits
Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Laramie building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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