Does Riverton have a separate solar permit fee?

No. City of Riverton Resolution No. 1355 does not include a dedicated solar-PV fee line; solar installations are charged under the general alteration or electrical permit fee categories (or the new-construction per-square-foot rate, if built with a new structure). Confirm the exact classification with the Building Department.

Solar PV Permit in Riverton, Wyoming

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Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems in Riverton. Zoning treats a solar energy system as part of the building for height and lot-area purposes (RMC Chapter 17.24); construction is permitted under the standard building/electrical permit process.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

Charged under the applicable general valuation/alteration fee category (new construction $0.42–$0.53/sq ft if part of new build, or the Electrical Alteration/Service Upgrade minimums if a standalone retrofit)Solar Installation — no dedicated fee line in Resolution No. 1355

When you need this permit

Solar panels and related installation equipment shall not exceed the height limitation for the applicable zoning district (RMC § 17.24.020.A)
Solar energy system is considered part of the building and counts toward lot area/coverage limitations for the zoning district (RMC § 17.24.020.B)
Electrical scope (interconnection wiring, inverter, disconnects) requires an electrical permit under RMC Chapter 15.08
Structural evaluation of the roof/racking attachment recommended given Riverton's 30 psf ground snow load and 100 mph wind design speed (RMC § 15.04.040 local design criteria)

Required documents

Req
Application for Building Permit
Combined form covering building/structural and electrical scope for the solar installation
Req
Electrical Plan
Single-line diagram, load calculations, disconnect location — required for electrical permit review

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Solar Installation — no dedicated fee line in Resolution No. 1355	Charged under the applicable general valuation/alteration fee category (new construction $0.42–$0.53/sq ft if part of new build, or the Electrical Alteration/Service Upgrade minimums if a standalone retrofit)	City of Riverton Resolution No. 1355 does not list a solar-PV-specific line item; per the framework's 'general valuation table' rule this is a verified fee treatment, not a gap — confirm exact classification with the Building Department at (307) 856-2999

Review timeline

~1–20 business days

Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Riverton building department

Inspection process

1
Rough Electric
Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before cover
2
Final
Racking/roof-penetration sealing and final electrical connections verified

Tips

Riverton's zoning code (RMC § 17.24.020) treats a solar array as part of the building for both height-limit and lot-coverage purposes — a large ground-mount array could count against your lot's maximum building coverage percentage (40% in R-2, for example).
There is no separate solar-specific fee line in Resolution No. 1355 — budget for the standard alteration/electrical fee categories, or the new-construction per-square-foot rate if the array is part of new construction.
Design for Riverton's local design criteria: 30 psf ground snow load, 100 mph basic wind speed, Seismic Design Category C — relevant to roof-mount racking structural calculations.

Frequently asked questions

Does Riverton have a separate solar permit fee?: No. City of Riverton Resolution No. 1355 does not include a dedicated solar-PV fee line; solar installations are charged under the general alteration or electrical permit fee categories (or the new-construction per-square-foot rate, if built with a new structure). Confirm the exact classification with the Building Department.

Sources & verification

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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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