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Demolition Permit in Riverton, Wyoming

Required for demolition of structures within the City of Riverton, charged per square foot under the general alterations fee category (Resolution No. 1355).

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Demolition permit required for removal of any structure subject to the building code
  • Charged at $0.13 per square foot (same rate tier as storage/accessory structure fees)
  • Utility disconnects should be coordinated with Public Works prior to demolition

Required documents

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Fee schedule

DemolitionsCity of Riverton Resolution No. 1355, Category 3.C
$0.13 per square foot

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Riverton building department
~1–15 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Site inspection confirming complete demolition and site condition

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

Tips

  • Demolition in Riverton is charged per square foot ($0.13/sq ft) rather than a flat fee or bond requirement — this differs from cities like Reno, NV that charge a flat rate plus a separate demolition bond.
  • Coordinate with the Public Works Department for utility (water/sewer/gas/electric) disconnects before demolition begins.

Frequently asked questions

Riverton requires a demolition permit for: Demolition permit required for removal of any structure subject to the building code; Charged at $0.13 per square foot (same rate tier as storage/accessory structure fees); Utility disconnects should be coordinated with Public Works prior to demolition. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Riverton Community Development Department — Building Division at (307) 856-2999 before starting work.

Demolition permits are charged at $0.13 per square foot of the structure being demolished, per City of Riverton Resolution No. 1355.

Plan review for a demolition permit in Riverton typically runs 1–15 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Riverton Community Development Department — Building Division at (307) 856-2999.

You'll need: Application for Building Permit. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Riverton requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Final. Schedule each through City of Riverton Community Development Department — Building Division ((307) 856-2999).

Apply through City of Riverton Community Development Department — Building Division at 816 N. Federal Blvd., Riverton, WY 82501. Phone: (307) 856-2999, email: kpetersen@rivertonwy.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri (contact department for current hours); building permitting/inspection line (307) 857-7708. Official information: https://www.rivertonwy.gov/departments/community_dev/building_permits___inspections/index.php.

Riverton, Wyoming has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including appendices A, B, C, F, H, I, J, K — adopted by Enrolled Ordinance No. 25-003 (effective March 22, 2025); 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices AA, BA, BB, BC, BD, BE, BF, BG, BH, BO, CA, CB, CC, CD, CE, CF (excluding Chapter 11) — Ordinance No. 25-003; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), including appendix A — Ordinance No. 25-003; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including appendices C, D, E, F — Ordinance No. 25-003; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including appendices A, B, C, D — Ordinance No. 25-003; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), including appendices A–G — Ordinance No. 25-003; 2024 International Code Council Performance Code (ICCPC) — Ordinance No. 25-003; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), including appendices A, B — Ordinance No. 25-003; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Ordinance No. 25-003; National Electrical Code (NEC) — NFPA 70; Riverton Municipal Code § 15.08.110(B)(2) ties compliance to 'the latest edition of the National Electrical Code,' which per wsfm.wyo.gov/electrical-safety is now the 2026 edition, effective statewide July 1, 2026 (the 2023 edition was the applicable 'latest edition' from July 1, 2023 until then) — adopted by the City of Riverton itself as Riverton Municipal Code Chapter 15.08 'Electrical Code'; enforced by the city's own electrical inspector, NOT solely the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's default statewide program; National Fire Codes (NFC), current editions, NFPA; National Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (as amended through May 30, 2006, HUD) — governs manufactured/mobile home construction; ICC/ANSI A117.1-2017 — Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Local amendments apply — see the Riverton overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.

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