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Demolition Permit in Jackson, Wyoming

Required 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

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Fee schedule

Demolition PermitResolution 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.
$265.00
Non-refundable Application FeeJMC 15.38.010; Resolution 25-18 Appendix A
$53.00
Permit RevisionsResolution 25-18 Appendix A
Half the cost of the original permit
Compliance Fee (work started before permit issued)Resolution 25-18 Appendix A
2x the regular fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewJackson’s published plan-review target
45–100 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Pre-Demolition Utility Verification

    Confirm gas, electric, water, sewer disconnects arranged

  2. 2

    Final

    Site cleared, backfilled to grade, debris removed

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

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

Jackson requires a demolition permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Jackson Planning & Building Department — Building Division at 307-733-0440, ext. 1352 (Building Inspection Hotline: 307-733-0520, ext. 1351) before starting work.

In Jackson, the published Demolition Permit is: $265.00. Additional published fees: Non-refundable Application Fee — $53.00; Permit Revisions — Half the cost of the original permit; Compliance Fee (work started before permit issued) — 2x the regular fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

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.

You'll need: Demolition Permit Application (PDF); Demolition Plans; Elevation Photographs. Depending on your project, Jackson may also ask for: Letter of Authorization. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Jackson requires 2 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Pre-Demolition Utility Verification, Final. Schedule each through Town of Jackson Planning & Building Department — Building Division (307-733-0440, ext. 1352 (Building Inspection Hotline: 307-733-0520, ext. 1351)).

Apply through Town of Jackson Planning & Building Department — Building Division at 150 E Pearl Avenue, Jackson, WY 83001 (P.O. Box 1687, Jackson, WY 83001). Phone: 307-733-0440, ext. 1352 (Building Inspection Hotline: 307-733-0520, ext. 1351), email: townbuilding@jacksonwy.gov. Office hours: The Town does not do over-the-counter permitting; all submittals are electronic. Inspections conducted virtually Tuesdays/Thursdays and in-person Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays.. Official information: https://www.jacksonwy.gov/181/Building.

Jackson, Wyoming has 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 Division; 2024 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). Local amendments apply — see the Jackson overview page for the full list.

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.

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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