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Deck Permit in Sheridan, Wyoming

Decks 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 2026-07-13 · Source

When you need this permit

  • 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) Owner-builderContractor

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Fee schedule

Deck — valuation-basedFEE CHANGE identified 2026-07-13: City of Sheridan FY27 Master Fee Schedule (approved July 6, 2026), p.12, now lists a dedicated "Residential Deck Permit" line at (Valuation x 0.02) x (0.8) — the same lower rate as Residential Garage. This SUPERSEDES the prior citation to the July 2023 Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23, now a dead link), which had no separate deck fee line and billed decks under the general Residential New/Add/Alter formula (Valuation x 0.03 x 0.8). Confirmed via direct visual review of the FY27 schedule PDF, not inferred.
Valuation x 0.02 x 0.8

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Sheridan building department
~5–20 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing

    Pier/footing depth verification below 42-inch frost line, before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Framing

    Ledger attachment, joist hangers, structural connections before decking installed

  3. 3

    Final

    Guardrails, stairs, and decking complete per approved plans

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

Tips

  • The City's building permit page lists "adding a deck" specifically as an example of a project requiring plan review — decks are not treated as a Simple Permit in Sheridan.
  • As of the City's FY27 Master Fee Schedule (approved July 6, 2026), decks now have their own dedicated fee line — "Residential Deck Permit" at (Valuation x 0.02) x (0.8), the same lower rate as a garage — rather than being billed under the general Residential New/Add/Alter formula (x 0.03) as under the prior 2023 fee schedule. Confirm this rate is applied at permit issuance, since the City's general building-permit page has not been independently re-checked for wording updates reflecting this change.

Frequently asked questions

Sheridan requires a deck permit for: 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). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Sheridan Building Department at (307) 674-5941 before starting work.

In Sheridan, the published Deck — valuation-based is: Valuation x 0.02 x 0.8. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a deck permit in Sheridan typically runs 5–20 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Sheridan Building Department at (307) 674-5941.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (OpenGov Permit & Licensing Portal); Deck Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Sheridan requires 3 inspection(s) for a deck permit, in order: Footing, Framing, Final. Schedule each through City of Sheridan Building Department ((307) 674-5941).

Apply through City of Sheridan Building Department at 55 Grinnell Plaza, Sheridan, WY 82801. Phone: (307) 674-5941, email: Contact the Building Division via (307) 674-5941. Office hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.. Official information: https://www.sheridanwy.gov/government/building.

Sheridan, Wyoming has adopted: 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — as amended by City of Sheridan Ordinance No. 2290 (adopted Jan. 20, 2025); cited as the "Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings of the City of Sheridan"; 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290; cited as the "Building Code of the City of Sheridan"; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290; cited as the "Mechanical Code of the City of Sheridan"; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290; cited as the "Plumbing Code of the City of Sheridan"; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), as adopted/published by the NFPA — adopted as a City technical code by Ordinance No. 2290, amending NEC Section 230.70(A)(1) (exterior service disconnect location); 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290, including Appendix Divisions D, E, F, G and I; cited as the "Fire Code of the City of Sheridan"; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290; cited as the "Existing Building Code of the City of Sheridan"; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290; cited as the "Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of Sheridan"; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290; cited as the "Fuel Gas Code of the City of Sheridan"; 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), including Appendix A — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290; cited as the "Property Maintenance Code of the City of Sheridan"; 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings (UCADB), as adopted/published by the International Conference of Building Officials — adopted by Ordinance No. 2290. Local amendments apply — see the Sheridan overview page for the full list.

Detailed — the City's Building Permits page specifically names decks as requiring plan review by Building Division staff, unlike Simple Permits such as reroofing or siding.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.

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

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