Do I need a permit to replace windows or doors in Green River?

Yes. Window and door replacement requires a building permit, though no site plan is required for this scope of work.

Is there a fee to build a fence in Green River?

No permit fee is charged for fencing, but a permit application and a scaled site plan showing the fence location are still required per the City's Work Requiring a Building Permit list.

Residential Addition / Remodel Permit in Green River, Wyoming

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Required for additions, remodels, and interior alterations to existing residential structures in Green River, including square-footage-increasing additions and interior remodeling.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

Varies by construction valuation — same 50%-of-table structure as new residential constructionBuilding Permit Fee — residential rate (50% of general valuation table)

When you need this permit

Additions or remodeling: floor plan/site plan required if adding square footage
Interior remodeling: floor plan drawn to scale
Replacing windows or doors: no site plan required, but a permit is still required
Retaining walls over 4 feet tall, or any wall supporting a surcharge: two sets of building plans and a site plan required
Siding/stucco and irrigation systems require a permit (no site plan)
Building a garage: two sets of building plans and a site plan

Required documents

Req
Building Permit Application (DocumentCenter Doc #5572)
Select Alteration/Addition permit type
Req
Work Requiring a Building Permit (DocumentCenter Doc #4166)
City's current list of scopes of work requiring a permit, including additions, remodels, window/door replacement, siding, and retaining walls

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building Permit Fee — residential rate (50% of general valuation table)	Varies by construction valuation — same 50%-of-table structure as new residential construction	City of Green River Development Services Fees schedule (eff. July 1, 2018): remodels and additions within the scope of the adopted IRC are charged at 50% of the general valuation fee table; no separate flat fee line exists for additions/remodels.
Residential Plan Review Deposit	$100.00	Applies to new single- or two-family dwellings; subtracted from the final Building Permit Fee.

Review timeline

1–14 business days

Green River’s published plan-review target

Inspection process

1
Foundation (if new footings)
Before concrete pour, if the addition involves new footings
2
Framing
After framing, before insulation or wall cover
3
MEP Rough-In
Electrical, plumbing, mechanical rough-in as applicable before walls closed
4
Final
All work complete per approved plans

Tips

Fencing requires a permit application in Green River but there is no charge for it, per the Work Requiring a Building Permit list — a scaled site plan is still required.
Retaining walls 4 feet or less that do not support a surcharge do not require a building permit under the adopted IRC/IBC Section 105 exemptions.
Sheds up to 200 sq ft (residential, per the shed structure definition) may not require a Building Permit — a Zoning Permit Application is used instead; sheds over 200 sq ft or taller than one story require a full Building Permit as an accessory structure.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to replace windows or doors in Green River?: Yes. Window and door replacement requires a building permit, though no site plan is required for this scope of work.
Is there a fee to build a fence in Green River?: No permit fee is charged for fencing, but a permit application and a scaled site plan showing the fence location are still required per the City's Work Requiring a Building Permit list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.

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

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