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Plumbing Permit in Jackson, Wyoming

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • Any work requiring a plumbing permit must be installed by a licensed Plumbing contractor holding a valid Town of Jackson Contractor's License Contractor
  • 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 Contractor
  • Associated building permit number required if the plumbing work is tied to a building permit

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Fee schedule

For issuing each permitJMC 15.24.030; Resolution 25-18 Appendix A
$56.00
For each plumbing fixture on one trap (incl. water, drainage piping, backflow protection)Resolution 25-18 Appendix A
$18.00
For each building sewer and trailer park sewerResolution 25-18 Appendix A
$29.00
For each water heater and/or ventResolution 25-18 Appendix A
$18.00
For each gas-piping system of one to five outletsResolution 25-18 Appendix A; each additional outlet is $6.00
$18.00
For each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter (incl. backflow protection)Resolution 25-18 Appendix A
$18.00
Hydronic Heating installation — up to 1,000 sq ft / 1,001-2,500 sq ft / 2,501-5,000 sq ft / 5,001+ sq ftResolution 25-18 Appendix A
$25.00 / $39.00 / $56.00 / $85.00
Re-inspection fee / Inspections outside normal business hours / Additional plan reviewResolution 25-18 Appendix A
$85.00/hr to $113.00/hr

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Jackson building department
~1–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Plumbing

    Combination inspection with Rough Gas/Mechanical/Framing, scheduled only after a passed Rough Electrical inspection

  2. 2

    Final

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

Tips

  • Jackson charges plumbing permits per-fixture/per-item under JMC 15.24.030, not a single flat plumbing permit fee — see the full itemized list in the current fee schedule (Resolution 25-18 Appendix A) for all fixture types.
  • A Certificate of Qualification (COQ) card is required for every individual performing plumbing work, in addition to the contractor's license held by their employer. Contractor

Frequently asked questions

Jackson requires a plumbing permit for: 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. 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.

Jackson uses an itemized per-fixture/per-item fee schedule under JMC 15.24.030 (e.g., $56.00 to issue the permit, $18.00 per fixture on one trap, $18.00 per gas-piping outlet, $29.00 per building sewer) rather than a single flat or valuation-based plumbing fee. See Resolution 25-18 Appendix A for the full itemized table.

Plan review for a plumbing permit in Jackson typically runs 1–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Town of Jackson Planning & Building Department — Building Division at 307-733-0440, ext. 1352 (Building Inspection Hotline: 307-733-0520, ext. 1351).

You'll need: Plumbing Permit Application (via SmartGov Portal). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Jackson requires 2 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Rough Plumbing, 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.

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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