Do I Need a Permit to Build a Shed in Wyoming?
Shed permit requirements. Size thresholds, setback rules, and when you can build without a permit.
Under 200 sq ft and under 10 feet tall? Usually no. Bigger? Yes.
The 200 Sq Ft Rule
Most cities exempt sheds under 200 square feet and under 10 feet in height from building permits. This applies to simple storage sheds, garden sheds, and similar structures without plumbing or electrical. Even exempt sheds must comply with setback requirements.
Setbacks Still Apply
Even without a permit, your shed must meet zoning setbacks — typically 5 feet from side and rear property lines. Sheds cannot be placed in utility easements. Corner lots have additional restrictions. Check your city's zoning code before choosing a location.
When You Definitely Need a Permit
A permit is required for: sheds over 200 sq ft, sheds over 10 feet tall, any shed with electrical wiring, any shed with plumbing, and detached garages or carports regardless of size. Prefab and kit sheds over 200 sq ft still need permits — the rule is based on size, not construction method.
HOA Restrictions
Many HOAs have additional shed restrictions: approved materials and colors, maximum size smaller than city code allows, and sometimes outright prohibition of certain shed types. Get HOA approval before purchasing or building.
Small sheds (under 200 sq ft, under 10 ft tall, no utilities) are usually permit-free. Everything else needs one. Always check setbacks.
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) → |