Do I Need a Permit for a Patio Cover or Pergola in Wyoming?
Patio cover and pergola permit requirements. When open-lattice is exempt, when solid-roof needs a permit, and setback rules.
Solid roof covers yes. Open-lattice pergolas may be exempt.
Solid vs. Open
Solid-roof patio covers (those that keep rain off) almost always require a building permit. They are treated as a building addition and count toward lot coverage. Open-lattice pergolas — where slats allow rain through — may be exempt in some cities, but rules vary. When in doubt, call your city.
Attached vs. Detached
Patio covers attached to the house require a ledger connection (similar to a deck), which inspectors scrutinize closely. Detached structures have simpler attachment requirements but still need proper footings and must meet setbacks.
Lot Coverage
Solid-roof patio covers count toward your lot's maximum building coverage (typically 40-50% in residential zones). If your lot is already near the limit, you may not be able to add a patio cover without a variance. Open-lattice pergolas often do not count toward coverage.
Footings
Like decks, patio cover footings must extend below the local frost line — the required depth varies by climate and elevation, so confirm the depth your city requires. Posts must be properly anchored to the footings with approved hardware — not just set in concrete.
Solid-roof = permit required. Open-lattice = maybe exempt. Either way, check setbacks and lot coverage before building.
Permit fees by city in Wyoming
Verified from each city’s published fee schedule. Where a city has no separate fee listed for this project, open the city page for the current requirements and amount.
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| Permit fee | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Casper | $35Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Construction) | Residential Building Permit (New Construction) → |
| Cheyenne | $23.50Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Construction) | Residential Building Permit (New Construction) → |
| Evanston | $0.010 × project cost (minimum charge $30.00)Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Construction) | Residential Building Permit (New Construction) → |
| Gillette | $30.00Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Construction) | Residential Building Permit (New Construction) → |
| Green River | 50% of: $30.00 ($1-$500), $60.00 ($501-$1,000), or $90.00 ($1,001-$2,000)Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Construction) | Residential Building Permit (New Construction) → |
| Jackson | $564.00Verifiedvia One and Two Family Building Permit | One and Two Family Building Permit → |
| Laramie | $23.50 (no plan review fee below $5,000 valuation)Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Construction) | Residential Building Permit (New Construction) → |
| Riverton | $0.42 per square foot of building area (includes building and all building systems)Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Construction) | Residential Building Permit (New Construction) → |
| Rock Springs | $1,100.00 flat — no plan review fee chargedVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Construction) | Residential Building Permit (New Construction) → |
| Sheridan | Valuation x 0.03 x 0.8Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Construction) | Residential Building Permit (New Construction) → |
| Unincorporated Albany County | $300.00Verifiedvia Zoning Certificate & Rural Address (county's "Building Permit" stand-in) | Zoning Certificate & Rural Address (county's "Building Permit" stand-in) → |
| Unincorporated Campbell County | No feeVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Construction) | Residential Building Permit (New Construction) → |
| Unincorporated Laramie County | $75.00Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Residence) | Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Residence) → |
| Unincorporated Natrona County | $70Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Construction) | Residential Building Permit (New Construction) → |
| Unincorporated Sheridan County | $150.00Verifiedvia Zoning Permit | Zoning Permit → |
| Unincorporated Sweetwater County | $50.00Verifiedvia Zoning/Construction Permit (Land Use) — not a building-code permit | Zoning/Construction Permit (Land Use) — not a building-code permit → |
| Unincorporated Teton County | 1st 2,500 sq ft x construction cost/sq ft x 0.006, plus next 2,500 sq ft x 0.009, plus remaining sq ft x 0.012 (valuation from the current ICC Building Valuation Data table); remodels valued at 75% of new-construction valuationVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Construction) | Residential Building Permit (New Construction) → |
| Unincorporated Uinta County | $50.00Verifiedvia Land Use Certificate (Zoning / Use Approval) | Land Use Certificate (Zoning / Use Approval) → |