Building Permit (Sheridan County Building Standards Area ONLY) in Unincorporated Sheridan County, Wyoming
VerifiedA true structural building-code permit under the adopted 2021 I-Codes package IS required, but ONLY for structures within the mapped 'Sheridan County Building Standards Area' (a zone around/adjoining the City of Sheridan — see Appendix A Planning Map), specific legacy subdivisions the BOCC already imposed permitting/inspection on before Dec. 5, 2006, all subdivisions approved after Dec. 5, 2006, and any structure built under a Conditional Use Permit. Outside that defined area, unincorporated Sheridan County generally has NO county building permit for private construction.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
When you need this permit
- Required before construction of any building or structure valued over $5,000 (new construction, remodeling, repair, additions, or demolition) — ONLY for parcels within the mapped Building Standards Area, qualifying legacy/post-2006 subdivisions, or Conditional Use Permit structures
- All construction, regardless of value, must conform to the adopted codes if the parcel is within scope
- Codes adopted (per 'Building Standards, Sheridan County, Wyoming,' filed as County Clerk doc. #2023-785780, effective May 30, 2023): 2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Residential Code, 2021 International Mechanical Code, 2021 International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 International Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code, 2022 International Fire Code, and the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, plus the current International Code Council Building Valuation Data
- Farms/ranches on 40+ deeded acres, county hospitals, mines/oilfield/refinery facilities, and railway buildings/equipment are exempt from these codes even within the mapped area
- Enforced by the Sheridan County Building Official
Required documents
- Req
Building App & Submittal Requirements (rev. 5/1/2026)
Sheridan County's building permit application and submittal checklist for parcels within the Building Standards Area
- Req
Building Code Enforcement Area Map
Confirms whether a given parcel falls within the mapped Building Standards Area
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee | Not published as a flat or valuation-based fee schedule on the county's public site | Could not ground a specific fee table for this limited-area building permit after checking the Building Standards rule and the Building In the County document center; contact Sheridan County Public Works at (307) 674-2920 to confirm current fees for parcels within the mapped area. |
Review timeline
~10–30 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Sheridan County building department
Inspection process
Tips
- This permit applies to only a small mapped portion of unincorporated Sheridan County near the City of Sheridan — most rural/agricultural parcels in the county are NOT in this area and do not need this permit.
- Do not confuse this with the CITY of Sheridan's building permit (a separate, FULL city-issued building department covering land within city limits) — this permit covers only specific unincorporated parcels the county itself chose to bring under building-code enforcement.
- Confirm with Sheridan County Public Works whether your specific parcel is inside the mapped Building Standards Area, a qualifying pre-2006 subdivision, a post-2006 subdivision, or has a Conditional Use Permit before assuming either outcome.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there ANY county building permit in unincorporated Sheridan County?
- Yes, but only for a mapped area near the City of Sheridan (plus certain qualifying subdivisions and Conditional Use Permit structures) — see the county's Building Code Enforcement Area Map. Outside that area, there is no county building-code permit; only the countywide Zoning Permit and the exception permits (floodplain, septic, driveway/access, state electrical) apply.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.
- Sheridan County Public Works Department (Planning / Building Official) — official building department
- Building Standards, Sheridan County, Wyoming (County Clerk doc. #2023-785780, eff. May 30, 2023) — Article I Sec. 3 Applicability + Appendix A Planning Map
- Sheridan County — Building in the County (Public Works / Planning)
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 Sheridan County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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