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Sheridan building permits
VerifiedSheridan, Wyoming — as published 2026-07-01.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family and two-family dwelling construction in the City of Sheridan. Processed as a "Detailed Building Permit" requiring plan review under the 2024 IRC as locally amended by Ordinance No. 2290. Building costs over $3,000 or new buildings over 200 sq ft require a permit.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Required for any new residential building with construction cost over $3,000 or floor area over 200 sq ft
- Detailed Building Permit track — requires plan review by Building Division staff
- Plans must comply with the 2024 IRC as amended by Ordinance No. 2290 (local snow/wind/seismic/frost criteria)
- Footings must extend below the 42-inch local frost line
- Design must account for 30 psf ground snow load, 115 mph basic wind speed, Seismic Design Category B
- Ice barrier underlayment required per local IRC amendment
- Contractor must hold a current City of Sheridan contractor license
- Applications submitted through the online Permit & Licensing Portal (OpenGov)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (OpenGov Permit & Licensing Portal)Online application at sheridanwy.portal.opengov.com
- RequiredSite PlanProperty lines, setbacks, existing/proposed structures, utilities
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsFull plan set: foundation, framing, structural, and MEP as applicable, compliant with the City's amended 2024 IRC
- RequiredContractor License VerificationContractor performing the work must hold a current City of Sheridan contractor license (annual fee $200)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential New/Add/Alter — up to $100,000 valuation | Valuation x 0.03 x 0.8 | City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23, adopted July 5, 2023, effective July 1, 2023), p.14, reproducing the Building Permit Fee formula originally set by Resolution #18-17 (June 19, 2017, effective July 1, 2017) |
| Residential New/Add/Alter — over $100,000 valuation | (($100,000 x 0.03) + (remaining amount x 0.017)) x 0.8 | City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23), p.14 |
| Valuation basis | Per the ICC Building Valuation Data table on file with the Building Division | City of Sheridan Resolution #18-17, Section 1(c) |
| Repeat/stock plan submittals | Full permit fee for first permit; 30% reduction on each subsequent permit using the same stock plans (valid 2 years) | City of Sheridan Resolution #18-17, "Repeat Building Plans" section |
| Investigation fee (work started without a permit) | Equal to the permit fee otherwise required, in addition to the permit fee | City of Sheridan Resolution #18-17, Section 2 / Master Fee Schedule p.13 |
| Re-Inspection (each, up to 3 times) | $58.75 | City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23), p.13, "Building Inspection/Code Enforcement" |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, remodels, and structural alterations to existing one- and two-family dwellings in Sheridan, including decks. Processed as a "Detailed Building Permit" (plan review) under the 2024 IRC as amended by Ordinance No. 2290.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Required for building costs over $3,000 or additions over 200 sq ft
- Plan review required for any project involving structural work (remodels, additions, decks)
- Contractor must hold a current City of Sheridan contractor license
- Structural connections to the existing structure must be shown on plans
- Applications submitted through the online Permit & Licensing Portal (OpenGov)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (OpenGov Permit & Licensing Portal)Online application at sheridanwy.portal.opengov.com
- RequiredSite PlanExisting structures, proposed addition footprint, setbacks
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsPlans showing scope, framing, and connection to existing structure
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Add/Alter — up to $100,000 valuation | Valuation x 0.03 x 0.8 | City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23), p.14 — same formula applies to new construction, additions, and alterations |
| Residential Add/Alter — over $100,000 valuation | (($100,000 x 0.03) + (remaining amount x 0.017)) x 0.8 | City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23), p.14 |
| Residential Garage (garage only) | Valuation x 0.02 x 0.8 | City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23), p.14, "Residential Garage" |
Deck Permit
VerifiedDecks are explicitly named by the City of Sheridan's Building Division as a project type requiring a Detailed Building Permit (plan review) under the 2024 IRC as amended by Ordinance No. 2290.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Plan review required (Detailed Building Permit track)
- Structural connection to primary dwelling and footing depth (below 42-inch frost line) must be shown on plans
- Contractor must hold a current City of Sheridan contractor license (or owner-builder per City policy — confirm with Building Division)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (OpenGov Permit & Licensing Portal)Online application at sheridanwy.portal.opengov.com
- RequiredDeck PlanFraming plan, footing/pier locations and depth, ledger attachment details
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Deck — valuation-based | Valuation x 0.03 x 0.8 (up to $100,000 valuation) | City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23), p.14 — decks are billed under the general Residential New/Add/Alter valuation formula; there is no separate flat deck fee line in the fee schedule |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedThe City of Sheridan is the electrical Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) inside city limits — Ordinance No. 2290 adopts the 2023 NEC as a City technical code enforced by the City of Sheridan Building Department, and the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety's own "Local and State Jurisdictions" chart lists Sheridan (the municipality) as holding local ("L") electrical inspection AND electrical plan review authority under W.S. § 35-9-121, rather than the State ("S"). The State Chief Electrical Inspector's office administers electrical permitting only where no local authority has been delegated (shown as "S" on the same chart) — that does not apply within the City of Sheridan.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Sheridan's Ordinance No. 2290 adopts the 2023 NEC as a City technical code, amends NEC Section 230.70(A)(1) (exterior service disconnect requirement), and provides that wherever the Fire Code references the NEC it means "the latest adopted electrical code of the City of Sheridan" — the City's own Building Department (created under the same ordinance, Section 103.1 as applied to each adopted technical code) administers and enforces it
- The Wyoming Dept. of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety's "Local and State Jurisdictions" chart (updated 5/11/2026) lists the City of Sheridan with "L" (municipality/county enforces) for both the ELEC INSP and ELEC PR columns — confirming the City, not the State, is the electrical AHJ inside city limits
- Electrical service upgrades in existing buildings are a City Simple Permit at a flat fee
- New electrical work bundled with new construction, additions, remodels, or other Detailed Building Permit work is covered under the general Residential/Commercial New/Add/Alter valuation-based permit fee — the City does not publish a separate itemized electrical rough-in/service-size fee table beyond the flat Simple Permit fees
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (OpenGov Permit & Licensing Portal)Online application at sheridanwy.portal.opengov.com
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Service Upgrade (Simple Permit) | $40.00 | City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23), p.14, "Simple Permits" — the only standalone electrical-specific fee line the City publishes; electrical work that is part of a larger Detailed Building Permit project is covered by that permit's valuation-based fee |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in the City of Sheridan. Governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by Ordinance No. 2290.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Building sewers connecting to private disposal (septic) systems must be not less than 30 inches below grade at the point of septic tank connection; all building sewers not less than 30 inches below grade (IPC Section 305.4.1, local amendment)
- Drainage and vent water test (IPC Section 312.2, local amendment): air tests may be conducted at 5 psi for 15 minutes with un-glued end caps at open-ended pipe
- Water heater and furnace replacements, gas piping in existing buildings are City Simple Permits (no plan review, online only)
- New fixture installs, re-piping, and other plan-review-triggering work processed as a Detailed Building Permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (OpenGov Permit & Licensing Portal)Online application at sheridanwy.portal.opengov.com; Simple Permits for water heater/furnace replacement are online-only
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Water Heater Replacement (Simple Permit) | $40.00 | City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23), p.14, "Simple Permits" |
| Gas Piping in Existing Buildings (Simple Permit) | $40.00 | City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23), p.14, "Simple Permits" |
| Water or Sewer Service Replacement (Simple Permit) | $50.00 | City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23), p.14, "Simple Permits" |
| Interceptor | $250.00 | City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23), p.14, "Simple Permits" |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, cooling, and fuel-gas equipment installations in the City of Sheridan. Governed by the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), both amended by Ordinance No. 2290.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Furnace replacement is a City Simple Permit (no plan review, online only)
- IMC Section 1101.9 (locking caps on A/C condensers) is omitted by local amendment — not required in Sheridan
- IFGC Section 406.4.1 amended: pressure tests on threaded gas piping shall be 10 lbs for 15 minutes
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (OpenGov Permit & Licensing Portal)Online application at sheridanwy.portal.opengov.com; furnace replacement is a Simple Permit (online only)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Replacement (Simple Permit) | $40.00 | City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23), p.14, "Simple Permits" |
| Gas Piping in Existing Buildings (Simple Permit) | $40.00 | City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23), p.14, "Simple Permits" |
Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)
VerifiedRequired for roof replacement (re-roofing) in the City of Sheridan. Re-roofing is classified as a City Simple Permit — no plan review, online-only application.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Re-roofing is a Simple Permit — does not require plan review
- Applied for online only via the Permit & Licensing Portal (OpenGov)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (OpenGov Permit & Licensing Portal)Simple Permit — online application only, no plans required
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Re-Roofs (Simple Permit) | $150.00 | City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23), p.14, "Simple Permits" |
Solar PV Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of solar photovoltaic panels in the City of Sheridan. Processed as a flat-fee Simple Permit per the City's Master Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Solar panel installation is listed as a City Simple Permit with a flat fee
- Electrical connections must comply with the City's amended 2023 NEC
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (OpenGov Permit & Licensing Portal)Online application at sheridanwy.portal.opengov.com
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Panel (Simple Permit) | $250.00 | City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23), p.14, "Simple Permits" |
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit
VerifiedThe City of Sheridan's zoning code (City Code Appendix A — Zoning) contains no ADU-specific category, standard, or process: its Definitions chapter (Ch. 2) defines only "accessory building" and "accessory use" (general incidental structures/uses, not dwelling units), and each residential district chapter — R-1 (one-family only), R-2 (two-family/multi-family), R-3, and R-4 — permits only "accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to" the district's principal dwelling use, with no second/independent dwelling unit provision. An ADU is therefore reviewed as a standard Detailed (plan-review) Building Permit under the 2024 IRC/IBC as amended by Ordinance No. 2290, using the general Residential New/Add/Alter valuation-based fee, and must otherwise conform to the underlying district's permitted-use table (e.g., only allowed as a second unit where the district itself permits two-family/multi-family dwellings, such as R-2).
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Confirmed absence: Sheridan City Code Appendix A (Zoning) Chapter 2 (Definitions) defines only "accessory building" and "accessory use" — general incidental structures, not dwelling units; no "accessory dwelling unit," "ADU," "carriage house," or "secondary dwelling" term is defined anywhere in the zoning code
- R-1 Residence District (Ch. 5) permits only one-family dwellings plus incidental accessory buildings/uses — no second dwelling unit permitted
- R-2, R-3, and R-4 Residence Districts (Ch. 6-8) permit two-family/multi-family dwellings as principal uses (not as an accessory unit to a single-family home) plus incidental accessory buildings/uses — none of the four residential district chapters contain an ADU-specific process
- Absent a dedicated ADU category, a legally accessory second dwelling would need to fit within the applicable district's permitted-use table (e.g., a duplex/two-family use in R-2+) and would be processed as a Detailed Building Permit (plan review) under the City's amended 2024 IRC/IBC
- Contractor must hold a current City of Sheridan contractor license
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (OpenGov Permit & Licensing Portal)Online application at sheridanwy.portal.opengov.com
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential New/Add/Alter — up to $100,000 valuation (general formula, likely applicable) | Valuation x 0.03 x 0.8 | City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23), p.14 — no ADU-specific fee line exists; this is the general residential construction fee formula that would apply absent a dedicated ADU fee |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of structures in the City of Sheridan. Processed as a City Simple Permit at a flat fee.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Demolition is listed as a City Simple Permit (no plan review, online only)
- Utility disconnects should be arranged prior to demolition (standard practice; not separately detailed in Sheridan's published fee/ordinance documents)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (OpenGov Permit & Licensing Portal)Online application at sheridanwy.portal.opengov.com
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition (Simple Permit) | $40.00 | City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23), p.14, "Simple Permits" |
Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit
VerifiedRequired for interior remodels, additions, and tenant improvements in commercial buildings in the City of Sheridan. Processed as a Detailed Building Permit (plan review) under the 2024 IBC as amended by Ordinance No. 2290.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Plan review required for structural work, remodels, and additions in commercial occupancies
- IBC Section 804.2.2 local amendment: work areas with shared exits/corridors serving occupant load >30 in Groups A, E, F-1, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4, S-1, S-2 require automatic sprinkler protection under specified conditions
- IFC Section 506.1 local amendment: Knox boxes required on all commercial occupancies
- Contractor must hold a current City of Sheridan contractor license
- As of this verification, the City states it lacks a certified Fire Plans Examiner — fire sprinkler/alarm plan review and inspection must be routed through the State
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (OpenGov Permit & Licensing Portal)Online application at sheridanwy.portal.opengov.com
- RequiredFull Construction Drawing SetArchitectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical plans as applicable
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial New/Add/Alter — up to $100,000 valuation | Valuation x 0.036 x 0.8 | City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23), p.14, "Commercial New/Add/Alter" |
| Commercial New/Add/Alter — over $100,000 valuation | (($100,000 x 0.036) + (remaining amount x 0.0095)) x 0.8 | City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23), p.14 |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.
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