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Solar PV Permit in Lander, Wyoming

Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems in Lander. The electrical/structural work is processed through the City's standard Application for Building Permit (Trade/Small Project Alteration Permit for a retrofit, or the valuation-based Building Permit if bundled into new construction); separately, Wyoming's Solar Rights Act (Wyo. Stat. §§ 34-22-101 et seq.) requires the City to administer a distinct Solar Rights Permit, priced at $275 under Resolution 1359, that establishes a property owner's priority right to an unobstructed line-of-sight path from a solar collector to the sun.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical/structural installation work requires a City of Lander Application for Building Permit — for a standalone retrofit, filed under the Trade/Small Project Alteration Permit category (Electrical Alteration or Electrical Service Inspection, depending on scope); if bundled into new construction, priced per Attachment A's valuation table
  • A separate Solar Rights Permit ($275, Resolution 1359, 'PLANNING & ZONING' / Board of Adjustment section) is required to establish statutory priority for an unobstructed line-of-sight path from the solar collector to the sun, per Wyoming's Solar Rights Act (Wyo. Stat. §§ 34-22-101 et seq.); priority vests as of the date the permit is applied for
  • Wyoming's Solar Rights Act requires local governments to administer this permit system; it protects the applicant's solar access against later-constructed obstructions on neighboring property but does not itself authorize construction of the PV system
  • Design/installation work must comply with the City's locally-adopted 2024 IBC/IRC and the 2023 NEC (LMC Title 3, Ord. 2025-16)

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Fee schedule

Solar Rights Permit (Board of Adjustment / Planning & Zoning)City of Lander Resolution 1359, Fee Schedule 2025-26, 'PLANNING & ZONING' section — distinct from the construction/electrical permit for the PV system itself.
$275
Electrical Alteration (standalone PV retrofit, no new service)Resolution 1359, 'BUILDING DEPARTMENT' section — no dedicated PV/solar line item is published; billed under the general electrical trade fee.
$30
Electrical Service Inspection (if new/upgraded service equipment is part of the PV installation)Resolution 1359, 'BUILDING DEPARTMENT' section.
$75
New Construction and Remodel/Alterations (if PV is bundled into new construction)Resolution 1359, 'BUILDING DEPARTMENT' section; Attachment A itself was not found published as a standalone document — call the Building Inspector for an exact quote.
Per Valuation Table Attachment A

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before cover, consistent with the City's mandatory plumbing/mechanical/electrical inspection.

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Racking, roof penetrations, and electrical connections verified; panel labeled and system energized.

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

Tips

  • Don't confuse the $275 Solar Rights Permit (a Wyoming statutory solar-access-priority filing through the Board of Adjustment) with the actual electrical/building permit needed to install the PV system — both are required, but they are separate applications with separate fees.
  • A simple retrofit PV installation with no new electrical service is billed at the flat $30 Electrical Alteration fee; a $75 Electrical Service Inspection fee applies instead if the project includes new or upgraded service equipment.
  • Because Attachment A (the valuation table for new-construction-bundled PV) is not published online, call the Building Inspector (307-330-3114) for an exact cost if your solar installation is part of a larger new-construction project.

Frequently asked questions

Lander requires a solar pv permit for: Electrical/structural installation work requires a City of Lander Application for Building Permit — for a standalone retrofit, filed under the Trade/Small Project Alteration Permit category (Electrical Alteration or Electrical Service Inspection, depending on scope); if bundled into new construction, priced per Attachment A's valuation table; A separate Solar Rights Permit ($275, Resolution 1359, 'PLANNING & ZONING' / Board of Adjustment section) is required to establish statutory priority for an unobstructed line-of-sight path from the solar collector to the sun, per Wyoming's Solar Rights Act (Wyo. Stat. §§ 34-22-101 et seq.); priority vests as of the date the permit is applied for; Wyoming's Solar Rights Act requires local governments to administer this permit system; it protects the applicant's solar access against later-constructed obstructions on neighboring property but does not itself authorize construction of the PV system; Design/installation work must comply with the City's locally-adopted 2024 IBC/IRC and the 2023 NEC (LMC Title 3, Ord. 2025-16). 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.

A standalone retrofit with no new electrical service is a flat $30 Electrical Alteration fee (or $75 if new service equipment is involved), per City of Lander Resolution 1359. Separately, a $275 Solar Rights Permit fee applies to establish statutory solar-access priority. If the PV system is bundled into new construction, it is instead priced per the valuation-based Attachment A table.

Lander does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact 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) for current turnaround.

You'll need: City of Lander Application for Building Permit; Solar Rights Permit application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Lander requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar pv permit, in order: Rough 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.

Yes. In addition to the City's standard electrical/building permit for the PV installation itself, Wyoming's Solar Rights Act (Wyo. Stat. §§ 34-22-101 et seq.) requires the City to administer a distinct $275 Solar Rights Permit through the Board of Adjustment, which establishes the applicant's statutory priority to an unobstructed line-of-sight path from the solar collector to the sun.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.

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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