Electrical Permit in Gillette, Wyoming
VerifiedRequired for electrical installations, alterations, service changes, and repairs in Gillette. Per the Wyoming State Fire Marshal 'LOCAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS' chart (ELEC INSP/PR = L/L for Gillette), the CITY — not the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's electrical program — issues and inspects electrical permits inside city limits, under the 2023 NEC adopted by City Code § 5-I-6. Fee is amperage-based per City Code § 5-IV-2, plus a Capital Contribution Fee for new/upgraded electrical service.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
When you need this permit
- Electrical permit required for services, service changes, new circuits, sub-feeders, basement finish wiring, additions, alterations, and repairs
- Minimum electrical permit fee is $10.00, computed by amperage capacity
- Maximum fee for single-family residences (including EMHs, townhouses, patio houses) on a privately-owned lot is capped at $40 (0–100 amp) or $50 (101–200 amp)
- Capital Contribution Fee applies in addition to the permit fee for new or upgraded electrical services
- Contractor must hold a City of Gillette Class D Electrical contractor license (or Master/Journeyman Electrician license) per City Code Chapter 5, Article III
Required documents
- Req
Electrical Permit Application (via EnerGov Self Service)
Apply online through the City of Gillette EnerGov Self Service portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit — 0 to 60-amp capacity | $10.00 | City Code § 5-IV-2(2)(a) (Revised 12-2024) |
| Electrical Permit — 61 to 100-amp capacity | $12.00 | — |
| Electrical Permit — 101 to 200-amp capacity | $13.00 | — |
| Electrical Permit — each additional 100-amp capacity or fraction | $4.00 | — |
| Electrical Permit — each sub-panel | $5.00 | — |
| Residential Electrical (single-family, privately-owned lot, incl. EMHs/townhouses/patio houses) — 0 to 100-amp capacity (maximum fee) | $40.00 | City Code § 5-IV-2(3)(a)(1) |
| Residential Electrical (single-family) — 101 to 200-amp capacity (maximum fee) | $50.00 | City Code § 5-IV-2(3)(a)(2) |
| Capital Contribution Fee — 100 Amp (or upgrade 100 to 200 amp) | $175.00 | City of Gillette Guideline to 2024 IRC Residential Construction — Capital Contribution Fee for new/upgraded service, in addition to the electrical permit fee |
| Capital Contribution Fee — 200 Amp | $350.00 | — |
| Capital Contribution Fee — 400 Amp | $700.00 | — |
| Capital Contribution Fee — 600 Amp | $1,050.00 | — |
| Demolition of Building — disconnect power service line | $10.00 | City Code § 5-IV-2(5) |
Review timeline
~0–5 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Gillette building department
Inspection process
- 1
Temporary Electric Service
After installation of the temporary meter base post with an approved means of grounding; may be installed by a licensed contractor or the homeowner
- 2
Rough Electric
After all wiring and boxes are installed, before walls closed
- 3
Final
All devices installed, system energized, before Certificate of Occupancy
Tips
- Gillette is one of the Wyoming cities that runs its OWN electrical inspection program — per the WSFM jurisdictions chart, Gillette's ELEC INSP/PR = L/L, so you apply to and pay the City, not the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's electrical program.
- Don't forget the Capital Contribution Fee ($175–$1,050 depending on amperage) — it's charged IN ADDITION TO the amperage-based electrical permit fee for any new or upgraded electrical service.
- The minimum electrical permit fee is just $10.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the City of Gillette or the State of Wyoming issue electrical permits in Gillette?
- The City of Gillette issues and inspects electrical permits inside city limits. Per the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's 'LOCAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS' chart, Gillette holds delegated electrical authority (ELEC INSP/PR = L/L), so it does not rely on the state's default Chief Electrical Inspector program.
- How much does an electrical permit cost in Gillette?
- The base fee is amperage-based: $10 (0–60 amp), $12 (61–100 amp), $13 (101–200 amp), plus $4 for each additional 100 amps and $5 per sub-panel (City Code § 5-IV-2). For a new or upgraded electrical service, a separate Capital Contribution Fee also applies: $175 (100 amp), $350 (200 amp), $700 (400 amp), or $1,050 (600 amp).
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.
- City of Gillette Development Services — Building Division — official building department
- Wyoming Dept. of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety — LOCAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS chart (Gillette: BLDG L/L, ELEC L/L)
- City of Gillette Code, Chapter 5 Buildings (Revised 12-2024), § 5-I-6 NEC Adoption and § 5-IV-2 Electrical Permit Fees
- City of Gillette Guideline to 2024 IRC Residential Construction (Electrical Capital Contribution Fee)
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 Gillette building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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