Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Riverton, Wyoming
VerifiedRequired for new single-family dwellings, manufactured homes on permanent foundations (IRC or HUD standard), and accessory buildings/additions/covered decks in the City of Riverton. Governed by the 2024 IRC (Riverton Municipal Code Chapter 15.04, Ordinance No. 25-003).
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
When you need this permit
- Submit a completed Application for Building Permit (or Simple Permit Application for smaller scopes)
- Submit two (new residential checklist) or three (per the application's submittal checklist) complete sets of plans and specifications, or one electronic copy
- Site plan showing property lines, north arrow, easements, dimensions, and all development
- Floor plans, building elevations (N/S/E/W), foundation plan, roof/truss plan with engineered truss data
- Framing sections (wall height, eave width, roof pitch) and other construction details
- A letter from the Director of Public Works certifying availability of water and sewer service for the land (RMC § 15.04.010.A.1.a(4))
- Engineering calculations required for any design deviating from conventional IBC/IRC framing, stamped by a Wyoming-licensed architect/engineer
- Projects requiring professional design: most new commercial/industrial buildings, buildings 3+ stories, residential buildings with 5+ living units
- Automatic sprinklers NOT required for detached one- and two-family dwellings or townhouses built to the IRC (locally amended IBC § 903.2.8 exception)
- Planning Division approval of setbacks (RMC § 17.16.070) required before building permit submittal
Required documents
- Req
Application for Building Permit
City of Riverton Community Development Department application form; covers building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical scope on one combined form
- Req
Residential/Commercial Plan Submittal Checklist for Building Permits
City's checklist of required drawings/documents for new residential and commercial construction
- Req
Site Plan
Scaled site plan with property lines, building outline, adjacent streets, easements, dimensions
- Req
Construction Drawings
Complete floor plans, elevations, foundation plan, framing sections, and roof/truss plan
- Opt
Truss Layout and Calculations
Two copies, signed and sealed by a Wyoming-licensed engineer, if applicable
- Opt
Engineering Calculations
Two copies, signed/sealed by architect/engineer of record, for any non-conventional structural design
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Residential Construction (IRC or HUD-standard manufactured home with permanent foundation, accessory buildings, additions, covered decks, attached garages) | $0.42 per square foot of building area (includes building and all building systems) | City of Riverton Resolution No. 1355 (adopted May 16, 2017; current fee resolution per RMC § 15.04.030), Category 2.A |
| Storage units, pole barns, post frame, detached garage, deck additions, decks, carports, similar structures (residential) | $0.13 per square foot of building area, $32.00 minimum | Resolution No. 1355, Category 2.B |
| Plan Review Fee — In House | 10% of the Building Permit Fee based on valuation, $52.00 minimum | Resolution No. 1355, Category 8.B |
| Plan Review Fee — Third Party | Actual cost | Resolution No. 1355, Category 8.A |
| Foundation-Only Permit | $130.00 (additional fees for the subsequent building permit required per IBC/IRC R106.3.3) | Resolution No. 1355, Category 9 |
Review timeline
~1–30 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Riverton building department
Inspection process
- 1
Temporary Electric Service
After installation of the temporary meter base post with approved grounding; may be installed by a licensed electrical contractor or homeowner
- 2
Footing
Forms and rebar in place and tied before concrete placement
- 3
Foundation Wall
After forms are in place and vertical/horizontal rebar tied, before concrete placement
- 4
Perimeter Drain
Before backfill is placed around foundation walls enclosing an interior space below finished grade
- 5
Underground Plumbing
After all underground waste/vent/water plumbing is installed and pressure tested, before backfill/concrete
- 6
Interior Footings
After forms and rebar in place; interior footings isolated from the floor slab
- 7
Rough Plumbing / Rough Electric / Rough Mechanical / Gas
Required after wiring/boxes, waste/vent/water piping, venting/ductwork, and gas piping are installed, prior to insulation and sheetrock
- 8
Rough Framing / Penetration Sealing
After rough electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, roofing, and framing are complete and the structure is weather tight
- 9
Sewer and Water
After sewer and water service lines are installed, before backfill
- 10
Final Inspection
After the building is completed and ready for occupancy; a Certificate of Occupancy is required before moving in furnishings or occupying the structure
Tips
- The permit application is a single combined form covering building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical scope — no need for four separate applications for a typical new home.
- Fees are charged per square foot of building area (not a percentage-of-valuation table like many other cities) — $0.42/sq ft for new residential construction under Resolution No. 1355.
- Call the Community Development Department at (307) 856-2999 at least one business day before you need any inspection; give the permit number and inspection type.
- Riverton's 2024 code cycle (Ordinance No. 25-003) took effect March 22, 2025 — confirm which edition applies if your project spans the transition from the prior 2021 codes.
- A Director of Public Works letter confirming water/sewer availability is a locally-added submittal requirement (RMC § 15.04.010.A.1.a(4)) not found in the stock IBC.
Frequently asked questions
- What building code edition does Riverton use?
- Riverton adopted the 2024 IBC, IRC, IMC, IPC, IFGC, IFC, ICCPC, IPMC, and IEBC via Enrolled Ordinance No. 25-003, effective March 22, 2025, per Riverton Municipal Code § 15.04.010.
- How much does a new home building permit cost in Riverton?
- New residential construction is charged at $0.42 per square foot of building area (includes the building and all building systems), per City of Riverton Resolution No. 1355. A plan review fee (10% of the permit fee, in-house, $52 minimum) also applies.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.
- City of Riverton Community Development Department — Building Division — official building department
- City of Riverton Building Permits & Inspections
- Enrolled Ordinance No. 25-003 (2024 ICC Code Adoption, signed; effective March 22, 2025)
- City of Riverton Resolution No. 1355 — Building Permit Fees and Planning Fees (adopted May 16, 2017)
- City of Riverton — Permit Requirements
- City of Riverton — Application for Building Permit (New Residential/Commercial Construction Submittal Checklist)
- City of Riverton — Inspection Procedures
- Riverton Municipal Code Chapter 15.04 — Building Construction and Maintenance Codes (ecode360)
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.
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