One and Two Family Building Permit in Jackson, Wyoming
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
When you need this permit
- 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
- Req
One 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)
- Req
Site Plan
Engineering scale, north arrow, property lines with bearings/dimensions, easements, dimensioned setbacks, adjacent streets/improvements, parking, snow storage location, grading information
- Req
Construction Drawings
Cover sheet, floor plans, roof plan, building elevations, foundation plan, framing plan, utilities plan, plumbing/mechanical plans
- Req
Energy Calculation (REScheck)
- Opt
Stamped Structural Calculations (PDF)
- Req
LDR Compliance Addendum
Project narrative, summary table of LDR dimensional-standard compliance, use summary, housing mitigation plan (if applicable), landscape plan (if required)
- Req
Exterior Lighting Submittal
Fixture 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 |
Review timeline
~45–45 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Jackson building department
Inspection process
- 1
Foundation / Footings
Before concrete pour — footings below the 34-inch frost line or as specified by the soils engineer of record
- 2
Rough Electrical
Conducted by Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Electrical Division; required combination Rough Gas/Rough Plumbing/Rough Mechanical/Framing inspections can only be scheduled after a passed Rough Electrical inspection
- 3
Combination Rough (Gas/Plumbing/Mechanical/Framing)
Scheduled together after Rough Electrical passes
- 4
Final / Certificate of Occupancy
All departments (Building, Engineering, Fire/Electrical, Planning) must sign off on the Permit/Inspection Card before a Certificate of Occupancy or Completion is issued
Tips
- The WUI permit is a hard prerequisite: 'The Building Departments will not accept your permit submittals without having received a WUI review and permit number' — apply to Jackson Hole Fire/EMS via SmartGov before applying for the building permit.
- The Town does NOT accept paper/hard-copy submittals or in-person over-the-counter permitting — everything is electronic (email to townbuilding@jacksonwy.gov for building; SmartGov portal for trade permits).
- Inspections are scheduled by calling the Inspection Hotline (307-733-0520 ext. 1351), NOT through the SmartGov portal, even if the permit itself was obtained there.
- Grading information is submitted WITH the building permit application — Jackson does not require a separate grading permit for most residential scopes (only Plan-Level grading triggers a separate Grading Pre-Application).
- A refund of 80% of the building permit fee is available if no work has begun and a written refund request is made within 270 days of issuance; no refund after day 270, and the plan review fee is never refundable.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a WUI permit before I can apply for a building permit in Jackson?
- Yes. Effective January 1, 2025, all private land in the Town of Jackson and Teton County is within the mapped Wildland-Urban Interface. You must obtain a WUI permit number from Jackson Hole Fire/EMS (via the SmartGov portal, $150 non-refundable review fee) before the Building Department will accept your building permit submittal.
- Can I submit a paper building permit application in Jackson?
- No. The Town of Jackson does not accept hard/paper copies. All commercial and residential building permit submittals, including addenda, must be emailed to townbuilding@jacksonwy.gov (200 MB max file size).
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 — Residential Permit Application page
- One and Two Family Building Permit Application (effective June 2026 PDF)
- Town of Jackson — Building Division page
- Town of Jackson — Design Criteria page
- Resolution 25-18 Appendix A — Fee Schedule, effective July 22, 2025
- Jackson Municipal Code Title 15 Ch. 15.04 — International Building 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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