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Demolition Permit in Unincorporated Laramie County, Wyoming

Required for demolition of structures in unincorporated Laramie County. Charged under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule as other permit types; no separate flat demolition fee is published.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Plot plan must show the building being removed from the property, with the structure circled
  • Commercial demolition follows the same plot-plan requirement as residential demolition

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Demolition Permit — no separate flat feeLaramie County Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF); confirmed by both Residential and Commercial Guidance for Projects documents, which list only the plot-plan requirement for demolition with no distinct fee line
Charged under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee / Plan Review Fee schedule — no dedicated flat demolition fee line exists on the county's adopted schedule

Review timeline

Plan reviewUnincorporated Laramie County’s published plan-review target
7–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Site cleared, debris removed, utilities properly capped/disconnected

See the full Unincorporated Laramie County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Laramie County's demolition permit requirements are minimal on paper (plot plan showing the structure circled) compared to some cities — confirm utility disconnect requirements with the Building Department directly, as the published guidance documents do not detail a separate utility-disconnect checklist.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Laramie County requires a demolition permit for: Plot plan must show the building being removed from the property, with the structure circled; Commercial demolition follows the same plot-plan requirement as residential demolition. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Laramie County Planning and Development Department — Building Division at (307) 633-4303 before starting work.

There is no separate flat demolition fee published by the county. Demolition permits are charged under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee and Plan Review Fee schedule.

Unincorporated Laramie County's published plan-review target for a demolition permit is 7–10 business days.

You'll need: Demolition Permit Application (SmartGov portal); Plot Plan (circled structure). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Laramie County requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Final. Schedule each through Laramie County Planning and Development Department — Building Division ((307) 633-4303).

Apply through Laramie County Planning and Development Department — Building Division at 3966 Archer Parkway, Cheyenne, WY 82009. Phone: (307) 633-4303, email: building@laramiecountywy.gov. Office hours: Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM (closed Saturday/Sunday); Building Inspection line (307) 633-4615; fax (307) 633-4519. Official information: https://www.laramiecountywy.gov/County-Government/County-Departments/Planning-Development/Laramie-County-Building.

Unincorporated Laramie County, Wyoming has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted with amendments effective January 1, 2025 (Laramie County 2024 International Building Code Adoption resolution); 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted with amendments effective January 1, 2025; Section R105.2 (Work Exempt from Permit) amended by Resolution #251202-14 (passed Dec. 2, 2025) raising the detached accessory-structure permit exemption threshold from 200 to 400 square feet; 2024 International Residential Code Section R303.5.10 amendment — Laramie County provided statutory notice of intent to exempt residential detached accessory buildings without habitable space from the closed-cell spray foam insulation requirements of R306.6 (Resolution dated 9/16/25); 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — adopted effective April 15, 2025; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted by Laramie County Board of Commissioners resolution at the December 5, 2023 public hearing; IRC Appendix BC — Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU): Laramie County's official ADU construction handout is the 2024 IRC Appendix BC text itself (scanned/distributed as the county's ADU building-code standard). Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Laramie County overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.

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