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Residential Addition / Remodel Permit in Sheridan, Wyoming

Required 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 2026-07-13 · Source

When you need this permit

  • 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 Contractor
  • Structural connections to the existing structure must be shown on plans
  • Applications submitted through the online Permit & Licensing Portal (OpenGov)

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Fee schedule

Residential Add/Alter — up to $100,000 valuationCity of Sheridan FY27 Master Fee Schedule (approved July 6, 2026), p.12 — same formula applies to new construction, additions, and alterations; figure confirmed unchanged from Resolution #34-23 as of re-verification 2026-07-13
Valuation x 0.03 x 0.8
Residential Add/Alter — over $100,000 valuationCity of Sheridan FY27 Master Fee Schedule (approved July 6, 2026), p.12 — figure confirmed unchanged from Resolution #34-23 as of re-verification 2026-07-13
(($100,000 x 0.03) + (remaining amount x 0.017)) x 0.8
Residential Garage (garage only)City of Sheridan FY27 Master Fee Schedule (approved July 6, 2026), p.12, "Residential Garage" — figure confirmed unchanged from Resolution #34-23 as of re-verification 2026-07-13
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 / Foundation (if new footings)

    Before concrete pour, below the 42-inch local frost line

  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 Sheridan inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Decks require a Detailed Building Permit (plan review) in Sheridan — the City's own building permit page lists "adding a deck" as an example project that requires plan review.
  • A separate, lower Residential Garage fee rate (valuation x 0.02 x 0.8) applies to garage-only construction versus the general Residential New/Add/Alter rate (x 0.03).

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The City of Sheridan's own building permit guidance lists adding a deck as an example project requiring a Detailed Building Permit with plan review.

In Sheridan, the published Residential Add/Alter — up to $100,000 valuation is: Valuation x 0.03 x 0.8. Additional published fees: Residential Add/Alter — over $100,000 valuation — (($100,000 x 0.03) + (remaining amount x 0.017)) x 0.8; Residential Garage (garage only) — 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 residential addition / remodel 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); Site Plan; Construction Drawings. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Sheridan requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel permit, in order: Footing / Foundation (if new footings), Framing, MEP Rough-In, 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.

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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