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Building Permit (New Construction, Addition, Alteration, Demolition) in Lander, Wyoming

The City of Lander's core building permit, covering new residential and commercial construction, additions, structural alterations, and demolition, under the City's Application for Building Permit form. Governed by the locally-adopted 2024 IBC/IRC (LMC Title 3). The permit fee for this category is set 'Per Valuation Table Attachment A' of Resolution 1359 rather than a flat rate; the City's own submittal checklist gives a published plan-review turnaround of 1-3 weeks.

Verified 2026-07-18 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Completed City of Lander Application for Building Permit, indicating Commercial or Residential and the construction type (New Construction, Addition to Structure, Alteration of Structure, or Demolition)
  • Planning Division approval that the project complies with all setback requirements before building-permit submittal
  • For new residential construction: one completed application plus two complete sets of construction drawings (signed by the designer, or sealed by a Wyoming-licensed architect/engineer, on minimum 11x17" paper, or one electronic USB copy plus one paper copy), including a site plan, floor plans, building elevations (N/S/E/W), foundation plan, roof/truss plan with engineered truss data, framing sections, and plumbing/electrical/mechanical layouts
  • For new commercial construction: two complete sets of drawings carrying the seal of a Wyoming-licensed architect/engineer (plus one electronic USB copy), including a cover sheet with scope/codes/construction type/occupancy/code analysis, site utility plan, floor plans with egress detail, structural/plumbing/mechanical/electrical plans (electrical plans require a complete one-line diagram), energy-code compliance forms, accessibility compliance, fire-resistive construction details, and a geotechnical report if applicable
  • Estimated construction cost value at time of application, based on official engineer/architect cost estimates or contractor bid forms (or total value of materials and labor if owner-performed); final valuation is set by the Building Official using City-established per-square-foot costs
  • Engineering calculations (two copies for residential, one for commercial), signed and sealed by a Wyoming-licensed architect/engineer, required for any design deviating from conventional IBC/IRC wood-frame construction
  • Hazardous Materials Disclosure form (OES form) required for commercial projects where applicable

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Fee schedule

New Construction and Remodel/Alterations (IBC/IRC)City of Lander Resolution 1359, 'THE CITY OF LANDER FEE SCHEDULE 2025-26' (passed/adopted 6/10/2025, effective 7/1/2025), 'BUILDING DEPARTMENT' section. Attachment A itself (the per-valuation rate table) was not found published as a separate document on landerwy.gov as of 2026-07-18 — the Building Permits page FAQ directs applicants to 'call the Building Inspector for exact permit costs.'
Per Valuation Table Attachment A
Commercial Plan or Large Project Review — Third-party plan reviewResolution 1359, 'BUILDING DEPARTMENT' section.
Actual cost
Commercial Plan or Large Project Review — In-house plan reviewResolution 1359, 'BUILDING DEPARTMENT' section.
Included in permit fee
Permit Violation Fee — Working without a permitResolution 1359, 'BUILDING DEPARTMENT' section.
2X original permit fee, $100 minimum
Permit Violation Fee — Working on items not listed in the permitResolution 1359, 'BUILDING DEPARTMENT' section.
2X original permit fee, $100 minimum
Call Back Fee — inspector called but not ready or not on siteResolution 1359, 'BUILDING DEPARTMENT' section.
$60

Review timeline

Plan reviewLander’s published plan-review target
7–21 business days

How long did your Building Permit (New Construction, Addition, Alteration, Demolition) permit actually take in Lander?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Per the City's Residential/Commercial Plan Submittal Checklist, mandatory inspections include foundation, concrete or under-floor, structural framing, lath and/or gypsum board, plumbing, mechanical and electrical, and final.

  2. 2

    Concrete or Under-Floor

    Concrete or under-floor inspection, per the City's mandatory-inspection list.

  3. 3

    Structural Framing

    Structural framing inspection, per the City's mandatory-inspection list.

  4. 4

    Lath and/or Gypsum Board

    Lath/gypsum board (drywall cover) inspection, per the City's mandatory-inspection list.

  5. 5

    Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical

    Combined trade inspections, per the City's mandatory-inspection list.

  6. 6

    Final Inspection

    Final inspection; a Certificate of Occupancy is issued at no additional cost after successfully completing the final inspection.

See the full Lander inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • The City's own Residential/Commercial Plan Submittal Checklist for Building Permits states: 'Plans are reviewed in the order they are received. The length of the plan review time depends on the complexity of the work, completeness of the plans, and backlog of plans at time received. You can expect your plan to be reviewed within 1-3 weeks' — this is the only published review-timeline figure found for any Lander building-permit type as of 2026-07-18.
  • Separately, the Building Permits page FAQ states that if you already have all required information, permit issuance itself 'can take minutes' — that answer describes issuance speed for a complete, administratively simple application, not the 1-3 week plan-review window for full construction-drawing submittals.
  • A permit is generally valid for 180 days; if work is proceeding in a timely manner, an extension is available with a phone call to the Building Inspector, per the Building Permits FAQ.
  • Attachment A (the per-square-foot/valuation rate table referenced by the fee schedule) was not found published as a standalone document online — call the Building Inspector for an exact fee quote before budgeting a project.
  • Owners may perform their own work on their own project under Wyoming and local law, per the Building Permits FAQ, but must still meet all applicable Code requirements; a pre-build meeting with the inspector is recommended. Owner-builder

Frequently asked questions

Lander requires a building permit (new construction, addition, alteration, demolition) for: Completed City of Lander Application for Building Permit, indicating Commercial or Residential and the construction type (New Construction, Addition to Structure, Alteration of Structure, or Demolition); Planning Division approval that the project complies with all setback requirements before building-permit submittal; For new residential construction: one completed application plus two complete sets of construction drawings (signed by the designer, or sealed by a Wyoming-licensed architect/engineer, on minimum 11x17" paper, or one electronic USB copy plus one paper copy), including a site plan, floor plans, building elevations (N/S/E/W), foundation plan, roof/truss plan with engineered truss data, framing sections, and plumbing/electrical/mechanical layouts; For new commercial construction: two complete sets of drawings carrying the seal of a Wyoming-licensed architect/engineer (plus one electronic USB copy), including a cover sheet with scope/codes/construction type/occupancy/code analysis, site utility plan, floor plans with egress detail, structural/plumbing/mechanical/electrical plans (electrical plans require a complete one-line diagram), energy-code compliance forms, accessibility compliance, fire-resistive construction details, and a geotechnical report if applicable; Estimated construction cost value at time of application, based on official engineer/architect cost estimates or contractor bid forms (or total value of materials and labor if owner-performed); final valuation is set by the Building Official using City-established per-square-foot costs; Engineering calculations (two copies for residential, one for commercial), signed and sealed by a Wyoming-licensed architect/engineer, required for any design deviating from conventional IBC/IRC wood-frame construction; Hazardous Materials Disclosure form (OES form) required for commercial projects where applicable. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Lander Building Department at 307-330-3114 or 307-332-2870 x115 (Building Inspector Dustin Springston); 307-332-2870 (City Hall main line) before starting work.

Per City of Lander Resolution 1359 (Fee Schedule 2025-26), new construction and remodel/alteration permits are charged 'Per Valuation Table Attachment A' rather than a flat fee. The City's Building Permits page FAQ advises calling the Building Inspector for an exact quote, since the standalone valuation table was not found published online.

A permit is generally good for 180 days, but as long as work is proceeding in a timely manner, an extension is available with a phone call to the Building Inspector, per the Building Permits FAQ page.

You'll need: City of Lander Application for Building Permit (Regular Form, or Regular Form plus Detailed Packet); Site Plan; Construction Drawings. Depending on your project, Lander may also ask for: Truss Layout and Engineering Calculations; Hazardous Materials Disclosure (OES form). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Lander requires 6 inspection(s) for a building permit (new construction, addition, alteration, demolition), in order: Foundation, Concrete or Under-Floor, Structural Framing, Lath and/or Gypsum Board, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical, Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Lander Building Department (307-330-3114 or 307-332-2870 x115 (Building Inspector Dustin Springston); 307-332-2870 (City Hall main line)).

Apply through City of Lander Building Department at 240 Lincoln Street, Lander, WY 82520. Phone: 307-330-3114 or 307-332-2870 x115 (Building Inspector Dustin Springston); 307-332-2870 (City Hall main line), email: dspringston@landerwyoming.org (Building Inspector Dustin Springston). Office hours: Not separately published for the Building Department on the City of Lander website as of 2026-07-18 (checked the Building Inspector contact page and the citywide Contact Us page — neither lists specific hours); call 307-332-2870 or 307-330-3114 to confirm.. Official information: https://www.landerwy.gov/building/page/building-permits.

Lander, Wyoming has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices A, B, G, H, I, J, K and N — adopted as Lander Municipal Code (LMC) Chapter 3.08.10 by Ordinance 2025-16, effective 12/13/2025.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — LMC Chapter 3.09.10, Ordinance 2025-16 (12/13/2025).; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices AA, BA, BB, BC, BE, BJ, BO, CA, and CD — LMC Chapter 3.10.10, Ordinance 2025-16 (12/13/2025).; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices B, C, D, and E — LMC Chapter 3.12.10, Ordinance 2025-16 (12/13/2025).; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — LMC Chapter 3.14.10, Ordinance 2025-16 (12/13/2025).; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), including Appendix A — LMC Chapter 3.16.10, Ordinance 2025-16 (12/13/2025).; National Electrical Code (NEC), 2023 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association — LMC Chapter 3.20.10, Ordinance 2025-16 (12/13/2025); this is the only Title 3 code NOT on the 2024 ICC cycle.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including Appendices A, B, and C — LMC Chapter 3.22.10, Ordinance 2025-16 (12/13/2025).; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — LMC Chapter 3.24.10, Ordinance 2025-16 (12/13/2025).; Flood Damage Prevention regulations — LMC Chapter 3.32, Ordinance 2025-16 (12/13/2025).; Notably, LMC 3.08.20(B) REPEALS/does not enforce Section 101.4.6 of the IBC ('Energy'), meaning the City of Lander does not separately enforce the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) as part of its Title 3 building-code adoption — confirmed by reading the full Title 3 code text live on lander.municipalcodeonline.com as of 2026-07-18; no IECC chapter appears anywhere in Title 3's table of contents (3.04 through 3.32).. Local amendments apply — see the Lander overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-18.

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 Lander building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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