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Residential Addition / Remodel Permit in Cheyenne, Wyoming

Required for additions, structural alterations, remodels, basement finishes, garage conversions, and other significant alterations to existing one- and two-family dwellings in Cheyenne. Uses the same all-inclusive, valuation-based Building and Construction Permit Fee schedule as new construction.

Verified 2026-07-17 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Room additions, structural modifications, garage conversions
  • Basement finishes involving framing, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work
  • Change of use requires additional review — see Planning and Development
  • Submit via OpenGov portal with plans showing scope, dimensions, structural details, and connection to existing structure
  • Foundation/structural plans for additions must be prepared by a Wyoming registered design professional unless conforming to the Department's Minimum Footing Requirements for Additions

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Fee schedule

Building and Construction Permit Fee — valuation-based (same table as new construction)City of Cheyenne Schedule of Fees (Ordinance 4254); valuation includes labor + materials for the addition/remodel scope
Varies by project valuation — see Building and Construction Permit Fee table under residential-building-permit
Plan Review FeeCity of Cheyenne Schedule of Fees (Ordinance 4254)
65% of the Building Permit Fee
Planning and Development Building Permit Review FeeCity of Cheyenne Schedule of Fees, Planning Fees section (Resolution 6213)
$50.00
Change of Use Permit (minimum fee, when applicable)City of Cheyenne Schedule of Fees — Misc. Building and Construction Permit Fees (Ordinance 4254)
$250.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewCheyenne’s published plan-review target
10–21 business days

How long did your Residential Addition / Remodel Permit permit actually take in Cheyenne?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation (if new footings)

    Before concrete pour — footings below 36-inch frost depth

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing complete, before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    MEP Rough-In

    Electrical, plumbing, mechanical rough-in before walls closed

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans

See the full Cheyenne inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Decks in Cheyenne require a building permit — the FAQ confirms 'residential work (decks, garages, fireplaces, pools, water heaters, etc.)' triggers a permit.
  • Sheds/detached accessory structures under 200 sq ft do not need a permit if detached; 200 sq ft or larger, or attached, requires one.
  • Basement finishes involving any electrical, plumbing, or mechanical scope must be disclosed on the application for that work to be legally covered by the permit.
  • 2026-07-17 rotation audit: the valuation-based fee table, 65% Plan Review Fee, $50 Planning Building Permit Review Fee (Resolution 6213), and $250 Change of Use Permit minimum fee (Ordinance 4254) were all re-fetched live from the Schedule of Fees PDF and confirmed unchanged.

Frequently asked questions

Yes if the work involves framing, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems. Basement finishing is treated as a remodel permit and is valuation-based.

In Cheyenne, the published Building and Construction Permit Fee — valuation-based (same table as new construction) is: Varies by project valuation — see Building and Construction Permit Fee table under residential-building-permit. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 65% of the Building Permit Fee; Planning and Development Building Permit Review Fee — $50.00; Change of Use Permit (minimum fee, when applicable) — $250.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Cheyenne's published plan-review target for a residential addition / remodel permit is 10–21 business days.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (via OpenGov portal); Site Plan; Construction Drawings. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Cheyenne requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel permit, in order: Foundation (if new footings), Framing, MEP Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of Cheyenne Compliance Department — Building Safety Division ((307) 637-6265).

Apply through City of Cheyenne Compliance Department — Building Safety Division at 2101 O'Neil Avenue, Room 202, Cheyenne, WY 82001. Phone: (307) 637-6265, email: Not published on city site — use main phone or OpenGov portal messaging. Office hours: Mon–Fri (contact department for current hours); permits/inspections managed via OpenGov portal (cheyennewy.portal.opengov.com). Official information: https://www.cheyennecity.org/Your-Government/Departments/Compliance-Department/Building-Permitting-Licensing.

Cheyenne, Wyoming has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by Cheyenne Ordinance No. 4613 (§1), passed 2nd/3rd reading Feb 24, 2025 [CORRECTED 2026-07-17: Municode Ch. 15.08.010 cites 'Ord. No. 4613, §1, 2-24-25' — the ordinance number is 4613, not '2-24'; '2-24-25' is the adoption date (Feb 24, 2025), previously misread as an ordinance number]; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 4613 (§3, Feb 24, 2025) [CORRECTED 2026-07-17, same ordinance-number fix; verified live via Municode Ch. 15.10.010]; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 4613 (Feb 24, 2025) [CORRECTED 2026-07-17, same ordinance-number fix; verified live via Municode Ch. 15.09.010 — '2024 Edition' confirmed]; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 4613 (Feb 24, 2025); solar system pathway-to-ridge grandfather clause for systems installed/permitted before Mar 1, 2025 [CORRECTED 2026-07-17, same ordinance-number fix; verified live via Municode — IFC is codified at Title 8 Ch. 8.12 (Health and Safety), not Title 15, but '2024 Edition' confirmed]; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — per City of Cheyenne ICC 2024 Building Codes adoption page; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — verified live 2026-07-17 via Municode Ch. 15.16.010 ('International Mechanical Code, 2024 Edition... Ord. No. 4613, §5, 2-24-25'); NOTE the city's own ICC-2024-Building-Codes webpage badge grid omits an IMC badge entirely, but the codified ordinance confirms 2024 is in force; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — verified live 2026-07-17 via Municode Ch. 15.12.010 ('International Plumbing Code, 2024 Edition') (NOTE: Cheyenne uses IPC, not UPC); 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — verified live 2026-07-17 via Municode Ch. 15.24.010 (Ch. 1–2 of the 2024 IPMC, adopted under the 'Dangerous Building Code' chapter heading; §15.24.020 amendments still reference some retained 2018 IPMC chapter numbers for Ch. 3–8); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) [CORRECTED 2026-07-17 — DRIFT FOUND: the JSON previously said '2024 IECC per the ICC 2024 Building Codes adoption page,' but that page's own badge grid shows '2018 IECC', and Municode Ch. 15.26.010 confirms 'International Energy Conservation Code, 2018 Edition' is the current in-force text, last amended by Ord. No. 4485 §8 (1-9-23) — the 2024/Ord. No. 4613 code-adoption cycle did NOT touch the IECC chapter]; National Electrical Code — City Municipal Code Chapter 15.20 'National Electrical Code Adopted'; 2023 NEC is the current edition in force. Local amendments apply — see the Cheyenne overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-17.

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 Cheyenne building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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