Do I Need a Permit to Pour Concrete in Wyoming?
Concrete and driveway permit requirements. When flatwork needs a permit, right-of-way bonds, and drainage rules.
Only if it connects to the street, modifies drainage, or is a structural element.
When You Don't Need a Permit
Simple concrete flatwork on your own property — a backyard patio, a walkway, or a small pad — typically does not require a building permit in most cities, as long as it doesn't alter drainage patterns or connect to the public right-of-way.
When You Do Need a Permit
A permit is required for: new driveways or driveway widenings (curb cut modification), sidewalk work in the public right-of-way, any concrete that changes drainage patterns, and structural concrete (retaining walls, foundations). Driveway permits may also require a refundable right-of-way bond ($500-$2,000).
Drainage Is Key
The biggest issue with concrete work isn't the concrete itself — it's drainage. Most cities prohibit directing water runoff onto neighboring properties. If your new concrete changes how water flows on your lot, you may need a drainage plan even for otherwise exempt work.
ADA at the Sidewalk
If your driveway crosses a public sidewalk, the approach must meet ADA slope requirements. This is enforced during the permit process and is a common reason driveway permits are revised.
Backyard patio? Probably no permit. Driveway or anything touching the street? Yes. Always check drainage impact.
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) → |