This is PermitBase’s published record for Unincorporated Albany County as of 2026-07-01. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
Unincorporated Albany County building permits
VerifiedUnincorporated Albany County, Wyoming — as published 2026-07-01.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Zoning Certificate & Rural Address (county's "Building Permit" stand-in)
VerifiedAlbany County has no general building-code building permit; instead, new principal structures, additions, accessory structures, and structure-use changes in unincorporated Albany County require a Zoning Certificate from the Planning Department — a land-use/placement/setback review against the Albany County Zoning Resolution, not an IBC/IRC construction-code review. The county's own application literally labels this "Zoning Certificate & Rural Address (Building Permit)" — confirming it is the closest local analog to a building permit, but it is a zoning approval, not a state-code inspection permit.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Complete Zoning Certificate application form
- Site plan showing structure location, setbacks, driveway, easements
- Approach License (driveway/road-access authorization) for any driveway accessing a state, county, or city road — obtained from WYDOT, Albany County Road & Bridge Department, or the City of Laramie depending on the road
- Proof of ownership (deed, lease, or contract for deed)
- Documentation of easements, plats (if in a platted subdivision)
- Additional aquifer-protection documentation if the property lies in the Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone (APOZ)
- A $200 late fee applies if construction begins before the Zoning Certificate is approved
Required documents
- RequiredZoning Certificate Application (residential/general)Application form for Zoning Certificate & Rural Address covering principal and accessory residential structures
- OptionalZoning Certificate Application — Commercial/IndustrialSeparate application track for commercial/industrial structures
- OptionalZoning Certificate — Land Use ApplicationUsed for land-use-only zoning certificates not tied to a specific structure
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Zoning Certificate — Site Built Home (principal structure) | $300.00 | — |
| Zoning Certificate — Modular Home (principal structure) | $300.00 | — |
| Zoning Certificate — Mobile Home (principal structure) | $200.00 | — |
| Zoning Certificate — Addition to Principal Structure | $200.00 | — |
| Zoning Certificate — Multi-Family (principal structure) | $300.00 | — |
| Zoning Certificate — First Accessory Structure (not used as dwelling) | $200.00 | — |
| Zoning Certificate — Attached Accessory Dwelling | $200.00 | — |
| Zoning Certificate — Detached Accessory Dwelling | $300.00 | — |
| Zoning Certificate — Small Accessory Building (under 500 sq ft) | $100.00 | — |
| Zoning Certificate — Accessory Building (general) | $200.00 | — |
| Zoning Certificate — Addition to Accessory Structure | $100.00 | — |
| Zoning Certificate — Structure Change of Use | $100.00 | — |
| Zoning Certificate — Commercial/Industrial 1st Structure | $500.00 | — |
| Zoning Certificate — Land Use | $100.00 | — |
| Rural Address Assignment | $100.00 | — |
| Late fee (construction begun prior to approval) | $200.00 | — |
Floodplain Development Permit
VerifiedRequired for any development (including new structures, substantial improvements, or grading) within a FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Area in unincorporated Albany County. Issued by the Planning Department under the Albany County Flood Damage Prevention Resolution.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Complete Floodplain Development Application
- Site plan and building plan certified by a professional engineer or architect if flood-proofing is required
- Documentation of access and proof of ownership
- Elevation certification (lowest floor elevation relative to mean sea level) for new/substantially improved structures
- Narrative description of the project and any watercourse alteration
- A $200 late fee applies if construction begins before the permit is approved
Required documents
- RequiredFloodplain Development ApplicationCounty application form; fee table on the form itself lists $400.00
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Floodplain Development Application | $400.00 | Confirmed in both the Albany County Land Use Permit Fee Schedule (approved April 7, 2026) and the Floodplain Development Application's own fee table; an older sentence elsewhere on the same application form cites $350, but the form's authoritative fee table and the current master fee schedule both show $400. |
| Late fee (construction begun prior to approval) | $200.00 | — |
Small Wastewater Treatment Facility Permit (Septic)
VerifiedRequired to construct, install, discharge, or modify an on-site (septic) wastewater system in unincorporated Albany County. Issued directly by the Albany County Planning Department (not the state DEQ) under the Albany County Wastewater Regulations; must be installed by a licensed installer, though property owners may install their own system under county guidance.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Complete Small Wastewater Treatment Facility application
- Site plan, easements (if applicable), proof of ownership
- Completed percolation test with photos, and exploratory pit inspection/photos
- For engineered (PE-designed) systems: stamped, signed, and dated engineering documentation
- An Authorization to Construct letter must be issued BEFORE construction begins ($200 late fee if construction starts first)
- Post-installation inspection required before backfilling
- If the site is within the Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone (APOZ), the septic field must be designed by a Wyoming-licensed Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Small Wastewater Treatment FacilityCounty application form and fee table
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small Wastewater Treatment Facility Application | $400.00 | — |
| Late fee (construction begun prior to authorization) | $200.00 | — |
| Wastewater Installer & Hauler Licensure | $100.00 | — |
Driveway / Road Access (Approach License)
VerifiedAny new driveway accessing a state, county, or city road in unincorporated Albany County requires an Approach License from the road authority that owns that road segment — the Wyoming Department of Transportation (state highways), the Albany County Road & Bridge Department (county roads), or the City of Laramie (city roads), depending on which road the driveway connects to. The Approach License (or equivalent access documentation) is a required attachment to the county's Zoning Certificate application.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Identify which authority owns the road the driveway will access (WYDOT / Albany County Road & Bridge / City of Laramie)
- Obtain an Approach License / access authorization from that authority
- Submit a copy of the Approach License with the Zoning Certificate application
Required documents
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|
Electrical Wiring Permit (State Program — informational)
VerifiedAlbany County has not been granted delegated electrical-enforcement authority, so electrical wiring permits and inspections in unincorporated Albany County are issued by the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office — Dept. of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety (Chief Electrical Inspector) under W.S. § 35-9-119, enforcing the 2023 NEC statewide by default. This is not a county-issued permit; it is included here so applicants know who to contact.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Apply through the state electrical program's online portal (wyelectrician.imagetrendlicense.com) rather than through Albany County
Required documents
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard wiring permit | $50.00 | Wyoming State Fire Marshal electrical program; temporary/90-day permit is $40. Permit fee is waived if an inspection is requested and paid for. |
| Residential inspection (100A service, includes $50 permit) | $70.00 | — |
| Residential inspection (125A service, includes $50 permit) | $82.50 | — |
| Residential inspection (150A service, includes $50 permit) | $95.00 | — |
| Residential inspection (200A service, includes $50 permit) | $120.00 | — |
| Residential inspection (300A service, includes $50 permit) | $170.00 | — |
| Residential inspection (400A service, includes $50 permit) | $220.00 | — |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.
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 Unincorporated Albany County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.