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Jackson building permits
VerifiedJackson, Wyoming — as published 2026-07-02.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Codes adopted
2024 International Building Code (IBC), including appendices B, I, J — applications on/after Jan 1, 2025 (Jackson Municipal Code 15.04.020)2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — for one- and two-family dwellings (JMC 15.17.010; Design Criteria page)2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) (JMC 15.06.010)2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) (per Town of Jackson Design Criteria page)2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) (JMC 15.27.010)2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) (JMC 15.12.010)2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) (JMC 15.24.010)National Electrical Code (NEC), current edition adopted by the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office (JMC 15.20.010) — enforced by Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Electrical Division2024 International Fire Code (IFC) and 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) — adopted jointly by Town of Jackson and Teton County; enforced by Jackson Hole Fire/EMS (JMC 15.08.010)
Permit types & fees
One and Two Family Building Permit
VerifiedRequired to construct any new one- and two-family dwelling, accessory building, addition, alteration, or repair in the Town of Jackson. Governed by the 2024 IRC. All submittals are electronic to townbuilding@jacksonwy.gov; no over-the-counter permitting.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- A WUI permit number (from Jackson Hole Fire/EMS via SmartGov) must be obtained and entered on the application BEFORE submitting for the building permit — effective Jan 1, 2025 this applies town-wide
- Grading information (Statement Level or Plan Level per LDR Sec. 5.7) submitted with the building permit application — no separate grading permit for most residential scopes; Plan Level projects require a Grading Pre-Application and a professional engineer/landscape architect
- Floodplain Development Permit required if site is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA); elevation certificate (FEMA Form 3067-0077) required for structures in the 100-year floodplain
- Fire sprinklers required for structures 5,000 sq ft or larger
- Road access permit from WYDOT or Teton County Road Department required if accessed by a state or county road outside Town jurisdiction
- Certificate of Occupancy required before occupancy — final inspection by the Building Department
- Compliance with Town Land Development Regulations (LDRs) must be demonstrated (setbacks, FAR, height, parking, housing mitigation, design review) in addition to building code compliance
- Retaining walls/facings over 48 inches (measured from bottom of foundation) must be designed by a Wyoming-registered professional engineer
Required documents
- RequiredOne and Two Family Building Permit Application (effective June 2026)Town of Jackson Planning & Building Department application; submitted by PDF to townbuilding@jacksonwy.gov (200 MB max per file)
- RequiredSite PlanEngineering scale, north arrow, property lines with bearings/dimensions, easements, dimensioned setbacks, adjacent streets/improvements, parking, snow storage location, grading information
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsCover sheet, floor plans, roof plan, building elevations, foundation plan, framing plan, utilities plan, plumbing/mechanical plans
- RequiredEnergy Calculation (REScheck)
- OptionalStamped Structural Calculations (PDF)
- RequiredLDR Compliance AddendumProject narrative, summary table of LDR dimensional-standard compliance, use summary, housing mitigation plan (if applicable), landscape plan (if required)
- RequiredExterior Lighting SubmittalFixture schedule with lumens, shielding, color temperature (≤3000K); illumination limited by zone (1.5 or 3 lumens/sq ft of impervious surface)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit on Building Permit (non-refundable, applied to full fee) | $564.00 | JMC 15.04.020(7); Resolution 25-18 Appendix A Fee Schedule, effective July 22, 2025 |
| Building Permit — Single Family Residence / Warehouse, storage and similar | $1.70 per square foot | JMC 15.04.090; Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Building Permit — Commercial, Office, Multi-family and similar | $1.13 per square foot | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Building Permit — Remodels and Alterations (valuation-based) | $1 to $17,000 valuation = $288.00; $17,001-$40,000 = $288 + $12/additional $1,000; $40,001-$100,000 = $549 + $10/additional $1,000; $100,001-$500,000 = $1,157 + $8/additional $1,000; $500,001-$1,000,000 = $4,313 + $6/additional $1,000; $1,000,001-$5,000,000 = $7,130 + $4/additional $1,000; over $5,000,000 = $20,654 + $2/additional $1,000 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A, Total Valuation fee calculation table |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the building permit fee | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Re-inspection / Outside-normal-hours / Plan revision review | $85.00/hr to $113.00/hr depending on type | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A, 'Other Inspections' line items |
| WUI Permit Review Fee (prerequisite, paid to Jackson Hole Fire/EMS) | $150.00 non-refundable invoice fee | Teton County / Jackson Hole Fire/EMS WUI Information for Contractors page |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, remodels, and alterations to existing one- and two-family dwellings in Jackson. Uses the same One and Two Family Building Permit Application as new construction, processed under the 'Remodels and Alterations' valuation-based fee track of the 2024 IRC.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Same WUI permit prerequisite as new construction (unless the scope is strictly interior and does not touch exterior components, in which case WUI review is exempt)
- TYPE OF APPLICATION on the building permit form must be marked ADDITION or ALTERATION
- Grading information required if the addition disturbs land per LDR Sec. 5.7
- LDR compliance addendum required, especially for projects not previously approved via a Development Plan
- Fire sprinklers required if total structure (existing + addition) reaches 5,000 sq ft or larger
Required documents
- RequiredOne and Two Family Building Permit Application (mark Addition/Alteration)
- RequiredSite Plan showing existing and proposed structures
- RequiredConstruction Drawings for the addition/remodel scope
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — Remodels and Alterations (valuation-based) | $1 to $17,000 = $288.00; $17,001-$40,000 = $288 + $12/additional $1,000; $40,001-$100,000 = $549 + $10/additional $1,000; $100,001-$500,000 = $1,157 + $8/additional $1,000; $500,001-$1,000,000 = $4,313 + $6/additional $1,000; $1,000,001-$5,000,000 = $7,130 + $4/additional $1,000; over $5,000,000 = $20,654 + $2/additional $1,000 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A, Total Valuation fee calculation table |
| Deposit on Building Permit (non-refundable) | $564.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the building permit fee | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for all permanent wiring installed in buildings and structures in the Town of Jackson. Per the WSFM 'LOCAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS' chart, Jackson is L/L for electrical (BLDG L/L, ELEC L/L) — the Town holds delegated electrical authority. In practice, electrical permitting/inspection is administered by the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Department's Electrical Division, a jointly-funded Town of Jackson / Teton County fire district, not a separate program of the Wyoming State Fire Marshal.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- No electrical work may start without a permit; an electrical inspection cannot be scheduled without one
- Work must be installed by a licensed Electrical contractor holding a valid State of Wyoming license, plus a Town of Jackson business license if the company works within Town limits
- Homeowner exemption: a homeowner may wire their own occupied residence, including accessory buildings, without a State of Wyoming license — EXCEPT this exemption does NOT extend to Accessory Residential Units (ARUs), which always require a licensed contractor
- Electrical plan review required for industrial and commercial installations, residential services over 400 amps, and all Solar PV / Energy Storage System (battery) installations
- Permits obtained and inspections requested via the SmartGov portal (co-teton-wy.smartgovcommunity.com), shared with Teton County
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application (via SmartGov Public Portal)
- OptionalElectrical Plan Set (for plan-review-triggering projects)Site plan to scale showing property lines, streets/alleys, proposed building location, Lower Valley Energy transformer/service equipment location; floor plans with room dimensions/uses; one-line diagram covering hazardous-area classification, emergency systems, grounding electrodes, load calculations, equipment/device locations, panel schedules, panels/feeders, service, and short-circuit current rating
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Valuation of Electrical Work — $1.00 to $25,000 (tiered table) | $37.00 (up to $500) rising in defined valuation bands to $568.00 (at $24,000.01-$25,000) | JMC 15.20.010; Resolution 25-18 Appendix A — full tiered table (e.g., $1,000.01-$1,100 = $65.00; $5,000.01-$6,000 = $181.00; $10,000.01-$11,000 = $277.00; $20,000.01-$21,000 = $490.00) |
| Valuation of Electrical Work — $25,000.01 to $50,000 | $568 for the first $25,000 plus $11 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Valuation of Electrical Work — $50,000.01 to $100,000 | $1,023 for the first $50,000 plus $8 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Valuation of Electrical Work — $100,000.01 and up | $1,554 for the first $100,000 plus $6 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Connect all temporary services | $36.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Work started before permit was issued | 2x the permit fee | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Electrical Plan Reviews | 65% of the permit fee | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Failed Final Inspection Fee | $102.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedThe Town of Jackson has no dedicated EV charger/EVSE fee line or standalone permit category — EV charger (Level 2 or DC fast charging equipment) circuit installation is electrical work reviewed by the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Department's Electrical Division and billed under the same valuation-based Electrical Permit fee table (Resolution 25-18 Appendix A) used for any other electrical work. The Town itself owns and operates 10 Level 2 and 2 DC fast public charging stations and is expanding this network (RFP for additional EV Charging and Fueling Infrastructure), and Teton County is separately deploying EV charging at County facilities — but these are municipal capital projects, not evidence of a distinct private-installation permit fee or process. No EV-specific fee, expedited review track, or dedicated application was found on the Town's Electrical Permit page, the Teton County Electrical Permits/Inspections/Reviews page, or in Resolution 25-18 Appendix A.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required before EV charger/EVSE installation begins; no inspection can be scheduled without a permit
- Work must be installed by a licensed electrical contractor holding a valid State of Wyoming license, plus a Town of Jackson business license if the company works within Town limits
- Homeowner exemption applies for a homeowner wiring their own occupied residence (but NOT an Accessory Residential Unit), consistent with the Town's general electrical permit homeowner exemption
- Electrical plan review is required if the installation involves a residential service over 400 amps or any commercial/industrial installation — thresholds that could be triggered by a higher-capacity EV charging installation (e.g., multiple DC fast chargers or a fleet charging depot)
- Permits obtained and inspections requested via the SmartGov portal (co-teton-wy.smartgovcommunity.com), shared with Teton County
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application (via SmartGov Public Portal)No EV-specific application form is published separately from the general Electrical Permit Application
- OptionalElectrical Plan SetRequired only if the installation triggers plan review (residential service over 400 amps, or commercial/industrial installation)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Valuation of Electrical Work — $1.00 to $25,000 (tiered table) | $37.00 (up to $500) rising in defined valuation bands to $568.00 (at $24,000.01-$25,000) | No distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line exists; an EV charger circuit is billed under the same valuation-based electrical fee table as other electrical work. JMC 15.20.010; Resolution 25-18 Appendix A, Fee Schedule effective 7/22/2025 -- directly re-verified 2026-07-20 against the downloaded PDF, confirming the tiered table runs exactly from $37.00 (Valuation $1.00-$500) to $568.00 (Valuation $24,000.01-$25,000), matching this entry. |
| Work started before permit was issued | 2x the permit fee | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Electrical Plan Reviews (if triggered by service size/commercial scope) | 65% of the permit fee | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired to construct, alter, repair, or change the occupancy of a building's plumbing system in the Town of Jackson. Governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code with the 2024 International Fuel Gas Code for gas piping.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Any work requiring a plumbing permit must be installed by a licensed Plumbing contractor holding a valid Town of Jackson Contractor's License
- Applied for through the Town of Jackson SmartGov Portal; applicant must hold a Town of Jackson contractor license in the plumbing trade to use the portal
- Associated building permit number required if the plumbing work is tied to a building permit
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit Application (via SmartGov Portal)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| For issuing each permit | $56.00 | JMC 15.24.030; Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| For each plumbing fixture on one trap (incl. water, drainage piping, backflow protection) | $18.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| For each building sewer and trailer park sewer | $29.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| For each water heater and/or vent | $18.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| For each gas-piping system of one to five outlets | $18.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A; each additional outlet is $6.00 |
| For each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter (incl. backflow protection) | $18.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Hydronic Heating installation — up to 1,000 sq ft / 1,001-2,500 sq ft / 2,501-5,000 sq ft / 5,001+ sq ft | $25.00 / $39.00 / $56.00 / $85.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Re-inspection fee / Inspections outside normal business hours / Additional plan review | $85.00/hr to $113.00/hr | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit
VerifiedRequired to alter, convert, enlarge, erect, install, remove, or repair a mechanical system in the Town of Jackson. Governed by the 2024 International Mechanical Code and 2024 International Fuel Gas Code.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Work must be installed by a licensed mechanical (HVAC) contractor holding a valid Town of Jackson Contractor's License
- Applied for through the Town of Jackson SmartGov Portal
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit Application (via SmartGov Portal)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| For the issuance of each permit | $56.00 | JMC 15.12.030; Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| For issuing each supplemental permit | $23.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Install/relocate gravity or forced-air furnace to 100,000 btu/h | $29.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A; over 100,000 btu/h = $34.00 |
| Repair or alter any heating, cooling, absorption or evaporative system | $23.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A (Mechanical/Fuel Gas Permit table; re-verified against the rendered PDF 2026-07-02 — the $129.00 figure in the same table is the commercial/industrial incinerator line) |
| Each air-handling unit up to 10,000 cfm and attached ducts | $23.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A; over 10,000 cfm = $34.00 |
| Hydronic Heating installation — up to 1,000 sq ft / 1,001-2,500 sq ft / 2,501-5,000 sq ft / 5,001+ sq ft | $25.00 / $39.00 / $56.00 / $85.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Gas-piping system to 5 outlets | $18.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A; each additional outlet $6.00 |
| Re-inspection fee / Additional plan review | $85.00/hr to $113.00/hr | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
Roofing Permit (Reroof)
VerifiedRoof replacement in the Town of Jackson is processed under the standard Building Permit (2024 IBC/IRC) — there is no separate dedicated roofing/reroof permit type or flat fee; reroofs are charged under the general Remodels and Alterations valuation-based building permit fee schedule. Reroofs are exempt from the WUI permit prerequisite.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Reroof work is submitted via the standard One and Two Family (or Commercial) Building Permit Application, marked as an alteration/repair
- Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) roof assemblies require a cold-roof ventilation design approved by the Building Official
- Ground snow load of 93 psf (per JMC 15.04.020(b)(17)) governs structural adequacy review
- Re-roofs do NOT require a WUI permit (per Teton County / Jackson Hole Fire/EMS WUI Information for Contractors page)
Required documents
- RequiredOne and Two Family Building Permit Application (mark as alteration/repair)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| No separate reroof fee line; charged under Remodels and Alterations valuation-based building permit fee schedule | $1 to $17,000 valuation = $288.00, scaling per the general Remodels and Alterations table (see residential-building-permit fee entries) | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A — Building Permit (IBC) 'Remodels and Alterations' Total Valuation table; no dedicated reroof line item exists in the adopted fee schedule |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the building permit fee | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
Solar PV Permit
VerifiedSolar photovoltaic and battery Energy Storage System (ESS) installations in Jackson require BOTH a building permit and an electrical permit. There is no separate flat-fee 'solar permit' type — solar work is charged under the general Building Permit (valuation-based) and Electrical Permit (valuation-based) fee schedules, with mandatory electrical plan review.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Building permits are required for all PV and ESS (battery) installations (Teton County Electrical Permits, Inspections & Reviews page)
- Electrical plan review is mandatory for all Solar PV / Energy Storage System (battery) installations, regardless of size or occupancy
- Installer must hold a Wyoming electrical contractor license (or the Town's Specialty Solar Panel Installer contractor license, which requires NABCEP Certification or a Building-Official-approved equivalent)
- Site plan required showing property lines, streets/alleys, proposed building/array location, and Lower Valley Energy's transformer and service equipment location
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (for the PV/ESS installation)
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application with plan review (via SmartGov)
- RequiredElectrical Plan SetOne-line diagram with load calculations, panel schedule, short-circuit current rating, equipment locations
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit portion — valuation-based | Charged under the general Building Permit valuation/per-square-foot schedule (see residential-building-permit fees) | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A; no dedicated solar building-permit line exists — verified general valuation table applies |
| Electrical Permit portion — Valuation of Electrical Work | Tiered from $37.00 (up to $500 valuation) through the formula-based bands to $1,554 + $6/additional $1,000 over $100,000 | JMC 15.20.010; Resolution 25-18 Appendix A — same tiered table as the general Electrical Permit |
| Electrical Plan Review | 65% of the electrical permit fee | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Specialty Solar Panel Installer contractor license | $451.00 initial; $35.00 renewal late fee | JMC 15.36.034; Resolution 25-18 Appendix A Contractor Licensing section |
Accessory Residential Unit (ARU) Permit
VerifiedJackson's term for an accessory dwelling unit is the Accessory Residential Unit (ARU). There is no permit type separate from the standard One and Two Family Building Permit — an ARU is built under that same building permit, with its own line item ('Attached ARU') on the gross-square-footage tabulation. ARUs are zoning-gated (allowed only in specific zones per Ordinance 1139) and are notable in Jackson/Teton County for a workforce-housing rental restriction.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- ARUs are permitted in the NC-ToJ, NC-2, S-ToJ, and R-ToJ zones per Ordinance 1139 (adopted Nov. 21, 2016, effective Nov. 23, 2016) — confirm current zone eligibility with the Planning Department before applying, as LDR zone names/boundaries may have been updated since 2016
- Maximum of 1 ARU permitted accessory to a detached single-family unit
- Built under the standard One and Two Family Building Permit Application (has a dedicated 'Attached ARU' line in the gross square footage tabulation table) — not a separate permit type
- The Town's homeowner self-build exemption ('Proprietary Homeowner Contractor') explicitly EXCLUDES accessory residential units — ARU construction always requires a licensed Town of Jackson contractor, even if the owner could otherwise self-build their principal residence
- Historically, ARU rental has been restricted to persons employed within Teton County or family/guests of the primary occupant, with minimum rental periods and no compensation for guest use (per 2016 amendment materials); confirm current rental-restriction language with Teton County/Town of Jackson Planning before relying on it, as this may have been superseded by subsequent housing ordinances (e.g., Title 16 Housing)
Required documents
- RequiredOne and Two Family Building Permit Application (with Attached ARU square footage tabulated)
- RequiredSite Plan showing ARU location, setbacks, and parking
- RequiredZoning verification of ARU eligibility (contact Planning Department)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — charged under the same per-square-foot / valuation schedule as the primary residence | $1.70/sq ft (new construction) or valuation-based (addition to existing home) | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A; no separate ARU fee line exists — verified general Building Permit table applies |
| WUI Permit Review Fee (prerequisite) | $150.00 | Teton County / Jackson Hole Fire/EMS WUI Information for Contractors page |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired to demolish or remove any building or structure (or 50%+ of exterior walls/roof area, or any street-facing exterior wall) within Town of Jackson limits. All demolition applications are referred to the Teton County Historic Preservation Board (TCHPB) for review.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Applies to: any exterior wall facing a public street/right-of-way; 50%+ of exterior walls measured continuously; 50%+ of roof area in plan view
- All demolition applications referred to the Teton County Historic Preservation Board (TCHPB), which has 45 calendar days to determine historic/architectural significance or age (50+ years)
- If TCHPB finds significance, it recommends a stay of 60-100 days on permit issuance for public comment and exploration of alternatives
- Application packet required PER STRUCTURE being demolished, emailed to townbuilding@jacksonwy.gov
- Demolition plans must show extent of work, utility abandonment/patching, finished-conditions plan (backfill to grade, no slopes steeper than 2:1), construction access/stabilization, equipment parking, and silt fencing location
- Elevation photographs (front/back/sides) of each structure to be demolished required
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit Application (PDF)
- RequiredDemolition PlansExtent of work, utility disconnects/abandonment, finished-conditions plan, access/stabilization, silt fencing
- RequiredElevation PhotographsFront, back, and side photos of each structure/feature proposed for demolition
- OptionalLetter of AuthorizationRequired when the applicant is not the property owner
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit | $265.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A. This is the core permit fee; a separate $53.00 non-refundable application fee (below) is also charged upfront, for a total of $318.00. |
| Non-refundable Application Fee | $53.00 | JMC 15.38.010; Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Permit Revisions | Half the cost of the original permit | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Compliance Fee (work started before permit issued) | 2x the regular fee | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
Commercial Building Permit / Tenant Improvement
VerifiedRequired for construction, alteration, or tenant improvement of commercial, office, multi-family, or warehouse buildings in the Town of Jackson. Governed by the 2024 IBC, with a mandatory nonrefundable plan review deposit for all commercial submittals.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- WUI permit number (from Jackson Hole Fire/EMS) required before submittal, same as residential
- A nonrefundable plan review deposit is due for all commercial building permit submittals; contractors of record can pay via their SmartGov portal
- Fire sprinklers required for structures 5,000 sq ft or larger
- Fire Department (Jackson Hole Fire/EMS) plan review and construction permits required under the adopted 2024 IFC
- Baby-changing-table and other life-safety/accessibility standards apply per adopted code amendments
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Building Permit Application (PDF)
- RequiredFull Construction Drawing SetArchitectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical plans stamped by design professionals as applicable
- OptionalAddendum — Building Permit Application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — Commercial, Office, Multi-family and similar | $1.13 per square foot | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Building Permit — Warehouse, storage and similar | $1.70 per square foot | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Deposit on Building Permit (non-refundable, applied to full fee) | $564.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the building permit fee | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Fire Permits (IFC/IWUIC) — all construction plan reviews (2-hour minimum) | $154.00/hr | JMC 15.08.010; Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Fire Protection Construction Permit — valuation-based | $41.00 for the first $500, scaling through defined bands to $6,096.26 + $4.09/additional $1,000 over $1,000,000 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A, Fire Protection Construction Permit Valuation table |
Grading Permit (Statement Level / Plan Level)
VerifiedRequired for all land-disturbing activities and excavation in the Town of Jackson per LDR Section 5.7.1.D, unless explicitly exempted. Administered by the Town Engineering Division (Public Works). Submitted with the building permit application for most residential scopes; a standalone Grading Pre-Application is required only for Plan-Level projects.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Two levels: Statement Level (Town Engineer review of small-area disturbances) and Plan Level (prepared by a Wyoming-registered professional engineer or landscape architect)
- Plan Level projects require a Grading Pre-Application Conference with the Town Engineering Department before submittal
- Covers grading, topsoil removal, filling, road/drive cutting, stream/channel alteration, soil and water conservation structures, and extraction/placement of rock, sand, or gravel
Required documents
- RequiredGrading Permit Application
- RequiredGrading Permit Application ChecklistStatement-level submittal requirements
- OptionalGrading Pre-Application (Plan Level only)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Non-refundable Application Fee | $53.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A, Grading/Erosion Control section |
| Individual Residential (Primary + 1 accessory) — Statement Level | $212.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Individual Residential (Primary + 1 accessory) — Plan Level | $636.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Multi-Unit Residential (3+ Units) — Statement/Plan Level | $212.00/unit (Statement) or $370.00/unit (Plan Level) | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Multi-Lot Residential/Subdivision — Plan Level Only | $370.00/lot | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Commercial Development | $0.10/sq ft of total development area, minimum $200 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Pre-Application Conference | $155.00/hr | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A ($150 per the Grading Permits webpage; $155/hr per the current Resolution 25-18 fee schedule — the Resolution is the more current adopted source) |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for all permanent signs in the Town of Jackson unless exempt under Land Development Regulations (LDR) Division 5.6, to ensure signs comply with the Town sign standard. Covers three related products administered by the Planning Department: a standard per-sign Sign Permit, an optional Master Signage Plan for multi-tenant sites, and a Temporary Sign Permit for event banners. All applications are email-only to planning@jacksonwy.gov; paper applications are not accepted.
Verified 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- All signs require a permit unless exempt under LDR Division 5.6 — review sign regulations first, since certain materials, colors, and elements (e.g. lighting) are prohibited
- Permitted sign categories: projecting signs, wall signs, canopy signs, monument & entry signs, and freestanding signs
- Standard Sign Permit Application submitted by email only to planning@jacksonwy.gov; decision made by the Planning Director
- Master Signage Plan is optional, intended for buildings/sites with three or more tenants/businesses; it sets the total signage amount and allocation per business but does NOT itself approve any individual sign design
- Temporary Sign Permit required for banners or signs advertising special events of limited duration; standard temporary signs require Town Council approval (submit at least 6 weeks before a Town Council meeting, held the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month); grand-opening signs are approved administratively by the Planning Director (up to 2 weeks)
- Notarized Letter of Authorization required if the applicant is not the property owner
- Monument/entry signs over 4 feet in height additionally require a Commercial Building Permit, per the Commercial Building Permit Application's 'What Requires a Permit' list
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit Application Form
- RequiredSite PlanProperty boundaries, building footprints, and proposed sign location(s)
- RequiredSign Details / IllustrationsExisting sign details (dimensions, colors, materials, types) and proposed sign illustrations with specifications, installation details (setbacks, height, clearance), and lighting specifications
- OptionalNotarized Letter of AuthorizationRequired only if the applicant is not the property owner
- OptionalMaster Signage Plan ApplicationFor the optional Master Signage Plan track only; lists all businesses/tenants with unit identifiers and floor locations
- OptionalTemporary Sign Permit ApplicationFor the Temporary Sign Permit track only; includes a color photo/rendering of the proposed banner
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit — Per Sign | $101.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A, Planning Permit / Sign Permit section — directly re-verified against the downloaded PDF fee schedule, 2026-07-22 |
| Master Signage Plan | $406.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A, Planning Permit / Sign Permit section |
| Temporary Sign Permit | $0.00 (no fee) | Town of Jackson Temporary Sign Permit page: 'There is no fee associated with temporary signs.' |
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of automatic fire-extinguishing (sprinkler) systems and fire alarm/detection systems in the Town of Jackson, administered by the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Department's Fire Division under the adopted 2024 International Fire Code (JMC 15.08.010). SmartGov tracks these as four distinct application categories (Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, Automatic Extinguishing Systems, Fire Sprinkler Commercial, Fire Sprinkler Residential), but the Town of Jackson's own adopted fee schedule (Resolution 25-18 Appendix A) does not split fees by category — all are billed under the same valuation-based Fire Protection Construction Permit table. Important: the separate 2025/2026 'Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Master Fee Schedule' (Resolution 25-031) is explicitly scoped to 'Unincorporated Areas of Teton County outside of the Town of Jackson' and does NOT apply within Town limits — the Town's own Resolution 25-18 Appendix A fee table governs here instead, even though the same Fire/EMS staff administer both.
Verified 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- A permit and Jackson Hole Fire/EMS plan review are required before installing any fire alarm/detection system or automatic fire-extinguishing (sprinkler) system, per the adopted 2024 IFC (JMC 15.08.010)
- Structures 5,000 sq ft or larger, regardless of occupancy, must be protected by an approved automatic fire sprinkler system (JMC 15.04.020(b)(14) local amendment, also documented in this file's localAmendments)
- Applications submitted and inspections requested via the shared SmartGov portal (co-teton-wy.smartgovcommunity.com), used jointly by the Town of Jackson and Teton County, under one of four application categories: Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, Automatic Extinguishing Systems, Fire Sprinkler Commercial, or Fire Sprinkler Residential
- Use of outside consultants for plan review is billed at actual cost if Fire/EMS staff cannot perform the review in-house
- Existing buildings with previously-installed fire alarm/sprinkler systems are subject to a separate annual existing-building inspection and, upon new business registration, a separate registration inspection — distinct from the one-time new-installation construction permit
Required documents
- RequiredFire Alarm/Sprinkler Permit Application (via SmartGov Portal)Submitted under one of four SmartGov categories: Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, Automatic Extinguishing Systems, Fire Sprinkler Commercial, or Fire Sprinkler Residential
- RequiredFire Protection System PlansShop drawings/plans for the alarm or sprinkler system (e.g. hydraulic calculations, device layout) submitted for Jackson Hole Fire/EMS plan review under the adopted 2024 IFC
- OptionalAssociated Building Permit NumberRequired if the fire system is tied to new construction or a tenant improvement building permit
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All Construction Plan Reviews (2-hour minimum charge) | $154.00/hr | JMC 15.08.010; Resolution 25-18 Appendix A, Fire Permits (IFC and IWUIC) section — directly re-verified against the downloaded PDF fee schedule, 2026-07-22 |
| All Construction Plan Resubmittal Reviews (1/2-hour minimum charge) | $102.00/hr | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A, Fire Permits (IFC and IWUIC) section |
| Fire Protection Construction Permit — valuation-based | $41.00 for the first $500 (Valuation $1.00-$500.00), scaling through defined bands ($75.48 at $2,000; $422.67 at $25,000; $697.72 at $50,000; $1,081.50 at $100,000; $3,537.72 at $500,000) up to $6,096.26 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.09 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof over $1,000,000 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A, Fire Protection Construction Permit Valuation table — directly re-verified against the downloaded PDF fee schedule, 2026-07-22; same table already cited in this file's commercial-tenant-improvement-permit entry |
| Operational Permits | $102.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A, Fire Permits (IFC and IWUIC) section — covers ongoing/operational fire permits, distinct from the one-time construction permit |
| Re-inspection of New Construction | $102.00/hr | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A, Fire Permits (IFC and IWUIC) section |
| Annual Existing Building Inspection | $102.00 | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A — applies to existing fire alarm/sprinkler systems in already-occupied buildings, not new installations |
| For each Fire Sprinkler System (Plumbing Permit line item) | $18.00 | JMC 15.24.030; Resolution 25-18 Appendix A, Plumbing Permits section — a separate token per-system fee charged under the Plumbing Permit for the water-supply/piping tie-in, distinct from and in addition to the Fire Division's valuation-based Fire Protection Construction Permit fee above |
Change of Occupancy / Certificate of Occupancy
The Town of Jackson has no standalone Change of Use or Certificate of Occupancy permit product or fee line. 'Change of Occupancy for any existing Commercial Building or Tenant Space' is explicitly listed as one of the project types that requires the standard Commercial Building Permit (jacksonwy.gov Commercial Building Permit Application page, 'What Requires a Permit'). The Certificate of Occupancy itself is issued under the adopted 2024 IBC Section 111 (via JMC 15.04.020) as the final step of any building permit — new construction, addition, remodel, or change of occupancy alike. This is corroborated by the Town's own Contractor Licensing page, which anchors the Proprietary Homeowner Contractor's 8-year build-frequency limit to 'the date of issuance of the certificate of occupancy.'
Reviewed 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- A change in use/occupancy classification of an existing commercial building or tenant space must be submitted as a standard Commercial Building Permit application, not a separate change-of-use application
- A Certificate of Occupancy is required before occupying any new, altered, or reoccupied structure, issued under the adopted 2024 IBC Section 111 (JMC 15.04.020)
- Final sign-off from Building, Engineering, Fire/Electrical (Jackson Hole Fire/EMS), and Planning departments is required on the Permit/Inspection Card before a Certificate of Occupancy or Completion is issued (same cross-departmental sign-off documented in this file's residential-building-permit entry)
- A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) may be requested under IBC Section 111.3 if the building is safe to occupy but minor, non-life-safety work remains incomplete, subject to Building Official approval — this specific provision was found via a secondary search-engine summary of the Municode ordinance text, not a directly fetched primary source (Municode's Jackson code pages are a JavaScript-rendered application that blocked direct fetch/curl access during this research); confirm at application time
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Building Permit ApplicationIndicate 'Change of Occupancy' as the project type — there is no separate change-of-use or CO application form
- OptionalFull Construction Drawing SetRequired if the new occupancy classification triggers life-safety, egress, or accessibility upgrades
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| No separate Change of Occupancy / Certificate of Occupancy fee line exists | Charged under the standard Commercial Building Permit valuation/per-square-foot fee schedule (see commercial-tenant-improvement-permit entry in this file: $1.13/sq ft commercial-office-multifamily, or valuation-based for tenant improvements/remodels) | Resolution 25-18 Appendix A — no dedicated change-of-occupancy or CO fee line was found; verified general Commercial Building Permit fee table applies |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.
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