Demolition Permit in Jackson, Wyoming
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
When you need this permit
- 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
- Req
Demolition Permit Application (PDF)
- Req
Demolition Plans
Extent of work, utility disconnects/abandonment, finished-conditions plan, access/stabilization, silt fencing
- Req
Elevation Photographs
Front, back, and side photos of each structure/feature proposed for demolition
- Opt
Letter of Authorization
Required when the applicant is not the property owner
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Non-refundable Application Fee | $53.00 | JMC 15.38.010; Resolution 25-18 Appendix A |
| Demolition Permit | $265.00 | 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 |
Review timeline
45–100 business days
Jackson’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Pre-Demolition Utility Verification
Confirm gas, electric, water, sewer disconnects arranged
- 2
Final
Site cleared, backfilled to grade, debris removed
Tips
- Budget at least 45 days for the Teton County Historic Preservation Board review alone (before any additional stay if the structure is found historically/architecturally significant or is 50+ years old) — this can add 60-100 more days.
- Submit one application packet per structure being demolished, even if multiple structures are demolished as part of the same project.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does a demolition permit take in Jackson?
- The Teton County Historic Preservation Board has 45 calendar days from receipt to determine whether a structure is historically or architecturally significant, or 50+ years old. If it finds significance, the Board recommends an additional stay of 60 to 100 days before permit issuance for public comment.
- Does every demolition in Jackson go before a historic preservation board?
- Yes. All demolition permit applications are referred to the Teton County Historic Preservation Board (TCHPB) for review, regardless of the structure's apparent age or significance.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.
- Town of Jackson Planning & Building Department — Building Division — official building department
- Town of Jackson — Demolition Permit page
- Resolution 25-18 Appendix A — Fee Schedule (Demolition Standards section)
- Jackson Municipal Code Title 15 Ch. 15.38 — Demolition Standards (Municode)
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 Jackson building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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