Basement Finish Permit in Gillette, Wyoming

Gillette requires a basement finish permit for: A building permit is required to finish a basement, but City Code § 5-IV-1(b) waives the building permit fee itself; Plumbing and mechanical permits to finish the basement are fee-free UNLESS special circumstances apply (e.g., the basement floor must be opened to install new plumbing drain lines, or a new hot water heater or furnace is installed); A standard electrical permit, at the standard amperage-based fee, IS required for the addition of new electrical circuits, wiring, and outlets to finish a basement; Standard inspections from the Building Division are still conducted and all work must comply with the codes enforced by the City of Gillette. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Gillette Development Services — Building Division at (307) 686-5260 before starting work.

In Gillette, the published Building Permit Fee — basement finish is: Waived (no charge). Additional published fees: Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Fee — basement finish (standard scope) — Waived (no charge); Electrical Permit — basement finish (new circuits/wiring/outlets) — Standard amperage-based fee applies — see electrical-permit fee table. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a basement finish permit in Gillette typically runs 0–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Gillette Development Services — Building Division at (307) 686-5260.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (via EnerGov Self Service). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Gillette requires 3 inspection(s) for a basement finish permit, in order: Rough Plumbing / Rough Electric / Rough Mechanical, Rough Framing, Final. Schedule each through City of Gillette Development Services — Building Division ((307) 686-5260).

Apply through City of Gillette Development Services — Building Division at City Hall, 201 E. 5th St., 2nd Floor, Gillette, WY 82716. Phone: (307) 686-5260, email: Not published on city site — use "Send an E-mail" contact form on the Building Division page or main line gillette@gillettewy.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri (contact department for current hours); permits/plans/licenses/inspections managed via EnerGov Self Service online portal (registration required). Official information: https://www.gillettewy.gov/Departments/Development-Services/Building-Division.

Gillette, Wyoming has adopted: International Building Code (IBC), 2021 Edition — including Appendix C, adopted by City of Gillette Code Chapter 5, Article I § 5-I-2 (Revised 6-16-2026). CHANGED 2026-07-16 audit: the live § 5-I-2.A text now reads "2021 Edition, including Appendix C" and no longer cites Ord. 4052 (12-17-2024), which had adopted the 2024 IBC edition with Appendices C and H per the source PDF as of the prior 2026-07-01 verification; the 2024-edition adoption no longer appears in the current ordinance text.; International Residential Code (IRC), 2021 Edition — including Appendices AA, AB, AC, AE, AN, AQ, and AW (AW 3D Printed Construction), adopted § 5-I-3 (Revised 6-16-2026). CHANGED 2026-07-16 audit: the live § 5-I-3.A text now reads "2021 Edition" with this different appendix set (previously 2024 Edition, Appendices CA, CB, BA, CE, BB, BM per Ord. 4052, 12-17-2024, which no longer appears in the current ordinance text).; International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2021 Edition — including Appendices B, D, E, adopted § 5-I-4 (Revised 6-16-2026) — NOTE: Gillette uses the IPC, not the Uniform Plumbing Code. CHANGED 2026-07-16 audit: edition now reads 2021 (previously 2024 per Ord. 4052, 12-17-2024, no longer cited); appendices B, D, E unchanged.; International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2021 Edition — adopted § 5-I-5 (Revised 6-16-2026). CHANGED 2026-07-16 audit: edition now reads 2021 (previously 2024 per Ord. 4052, 12-17-2024, no longer cited).; National Electrical Code — City Code § 5-I-6 (Revised 6-16-2026) (including Article 80/Annex H). CHANGED 2026-07-16 audit: the live § 5-I-6.A paragraph now contains two different edition references in the same sentence — "...adopted by reference the National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition..." and later "...of the National Electrical Code, 2026 Edition, including Article 80, are hereby referred to, adopted..." — with the amendment history newly listing Ord. 4081 (6-16-2026) as the latest ordinance for this section. The ordinance's own text does not reconcile the two edition years; previously cited cleanly as 2023 Edition only.; International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2021 Edition — including Appendices A, B, C, D, adopted § 5-I-7 (Revised 6-16-2026). CHANGED 2026-07-16 audit: edition now reads 2021 (previously 2024 per Ord. 4052, 12-17-2024, no longer cited); appendices A, B, C, D unchanged.; International Fire Code (IFC), 2021 Edition — including Appendices B, C, D, E, F, and G, adopted § 5-I-8 (Revised 6-16-2026). CHANGED 2026-07-16 audit: edition now reads 2021 and Appendices H and I are absent (previously 2024 Edition with Appendices B–I per Ord. 4052, 12-17-2024, no longer cited).; International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2021 Edition — adopted § 5-I-9 (Revised 6-16-2026). CHANGED 2026-07-16 audit: § 5-I-9.A reads "2021 Edition" (previously cited as 2024 Edition; the current text carries no ordinance citation for the edition line).; Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition — adopted § 5-I-10 (Revised 6-16-2026); edition unchanged, only the chapter revision date-stamp updated at the 2026-07-16 audit.. Local amendments apply — see the Gillette overview page for the full list.

The building permit fee is waived, and plumbing/mechanical permits are typically fee-free too — but a standard-fee electrical permit is still required for new wiring, circuits, or outlets, and plumbing/mechanical fees can still apply if special work like opening the floor for drain lines or installing a new water heater/furnace is involved. Per City Code § 5-IV-1(b).