Plumbing Permit in Jackson, Wyoming
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
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
- 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
- Req
Plumbing 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 |
Review timeline
~1–10 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Jackson building department
Inspection process
- 1
Rough Plumbing
Combination inspection with Rough Gas/Mechanical/Framing, scheduled only after a passed Rough Electrical inspection
- 2
Final
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.
Frequently asked questions
- How is a plumbing permit fee calculated in Jackson?
- 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.
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 — Plumbing Permits page
- Resolution 25-18 Appendix A — Fee Schedule (Plumbing Permits section)
- Jackson Municipal Code Title 15 Ch. 15.24 — International Plumbing Code (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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