Floodplain Development Permit in Unincorporated Albany County, Wyoming
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
When you need this permit
- 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
- Req
Floodplain Development Application
County 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 | — |
Review timeline
~5–20 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Albany County building department
Inspection process
Tips
- Check the county's Floodplain and APOZ Interactive Web Map (via the Planning Department's Water & Wastewater page) to determine whether your parcel is in a mapped FIRM floodplain before assuming this permit doesn't apply to you.
- This permit is separate from, and in addition to, the Zoning Certificate.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.
- Albany County Planning Department — official building department
- Albany County Water & Wastewater (Floodplain section)
- Albany County Floodplain Development Application
- Albany County Flood Damage Prevention Resolution
- Albany County Land Use Permit Fee Schedule (approved April 7, 2026)
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.
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