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Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Sheridan, Wyoming

Required 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 2026-07-13 · Source

When you need this permit

  • 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 Contractor
  • Applications submitted through the online Permit & Licensing Portal (OpenGov)

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Fee schedule

Residential New/Add/Alter — up to $100,000 valuationCity of Sheridan FY27 Master Fee Schedule (approved July 6, 2026), p.12, "Building Permit Fee Calculations - Residential" — figure confirmed unchanged from the prior July 2023 Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23, now offline) as of re-verification 2026-07-13; formula originally set by Resolution #18-17 (June 19, 2017, effective July 1, 2017)
Valuation x 0.03 x 0.8
Residential New/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
Valuation basisCity of Sheridan Resolution #18-17, Section 1(c)
Per the ICC Building Valuation Data table on file with the Building Division
Repeat/stock plan submittalsCity of Sheridan Resolution #18-17, "Repeat Building Plans" section
Full permit fee for first permit; 30% reduction on each subsequent permit using the same stock plans (valid 2 years)
Investigation fee (work started without a permit)City of Sheridan Resolution #18-17, Section 2 / FY27 Master Fee Schedule (approved July 6, 2026), p.11, "Compliance Fees — Investigative Fees" (worded as "Relevant Permit Fee + Matching Investigation Fee, doubles cost") — figure confirmed unchanged as of re-verification 2026-07-13
Equal to the permit fee otherwise required, in addition to the permit fee
Re-Inspection (each, up to 3 times)City of Sheridan FY27 Master Fee Schedule (approved July 6, 2026), p.11, "Building Inspection & Code Enforcement" — figure confirmed unchanged from Resolution #34-23 as of re-verification 2026-07-13
$58.75

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

    Foundation / Footings

    Before concrete pour — footings must extend below the 42-inch local frost line

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing complete, before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    MEP Rough-In

    Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in before walls closed

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete, smoke/CO detectors installed, ready for occupancy

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

Tips

  • Sheridan adopted the 2024 I-Codes package (IRC/IBC/IMC/IPC/IFC/IEBC/ISPSC/IFGC) plus 2021 IPMC via Ordinance No. 2290 (effective Jan. 20, 2025) to maintain its Home Rule / AHJ status under W.S. § 35-9-121.
  • Local design criteria are stringent relative to national defaults: 42-inch frost depth, 115 mph wind, 30 psf ground snow, SDC B — structural designs must reference these Sheridan-specific values, not generic Wyoming defaults.
  • As of this verification, Sheridan's Building Department has publicly stated it lacks a certified Fire Plans Examiner; all fire sprinkler/alarm plan review and inspection must be routed through the State — confirm current status with the Building Division before submitting fire-suppression plans.
  • Applications and payments are handled through the online Permit & Licensing Portal (OpenGov) — the City states its permitting/contractor licensing process 'has moved online.'

Frequently asked questions

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

In Sheridan, the published Residential New/Add/Alter — up to $100,000 valuation is: Valuation x 0.03 x 0.8. Additional published fees: Residential New/Add/Alter — over $100,000 valuation — (($100,000 x 0.03) + (remaining amount x 0.017)) x 0.8; Valuation basis — Per the ICC Building Valuation Data table on file with the Building Division; Repeat/stock plan submittals — Full permit fee for first permit; 30% reduction on each subsequent permit using the same stock plans (valid 2 years); Investigation fee (work started without a permit) — Equal to the permit fee otherwise required, in addition to the permit fee; Re-Inspection (each, up to 3 times) — $58.75. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a residential building permit (new construction) 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; Contractor License Verification. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Sheridan requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Foundation / 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.

The 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) as locally amended by City of Sheridan Ordinance No. 2290 (adopted January 20, 2025), including Sheridan-specific climatic and geographic design criteria (30 psf snow load, 115 mph wind, 42-inch frost depth, Seismic Design Category B).

The City of Sheridan requires a building permit for any project with building costs over $3,000 or for any new building over 200 square feet. Some electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work requires a permit regardless of value.

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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