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Solar PV Permit in Jackson, Wyoming

Solar photovoltaic and battery Energy Storage System (ESS) installations in Jackson require BOTH a building permit and an electrical permit. There is no separate flat-fee 'solar permit' type — solar work is charged under the general Building Permit (valuation-based) and Electrical Permit (valuation-based) fee schedules, with mandatory electrical plan review.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Building permits are required for all PV and ESS (battery) installations (Teton County Electrical Permits, Inspections & Reviews page)
  • Electrical plan review is mandatory for all Solar PV / Energy Storage System (battery) installations, regardless of size or occupancy
  • Installer must hold a Wyoming electrical contractor license (or the Town's Specialty Solar Panel Installer contractor license, which requires NABCEP Certification or a Building-Official-approved equivalent) Contractor
  • Site plan required showing property lines, streets/alleys, proposed building/array location, and Lower Valley Energy's transformer and service equipment location

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Fee schedule

Building Permit portion — valuation-basedResolution 25-18 Appendix A; no dedicated solar building-permit line exists — verified general valuation table applies
Charged under the general Building Permit valuation/per-square-foot schedule (see residential-building-permit fees)
Electrical Permit portion — Valuation of Electrical WorkJMC 15.20.010; Resolution 25-18 Appendix A — same tiered table as the general Electrical Permit
Tiered from $37.00 (up to $500 valuation) through the formula-based bands to $1,554 + $6/additional $1,000 over $100,000
Electrical Plan ReviewResolution 25-18 Appendix A
65% of the electrical permit fee
Specialty Solar Panel Installer contractor licenseJMC 15.36.034; Resolution 25-18 Appendix A Contractor Licensing section
$451.00 initial; $35.00 renewal late fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Jackson building department
~10–45 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

  2. 2

    Final — Structural/Racking (building permit)

  3. 3

    Final — Electrical

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

Tips

  • Jackson does not have a standalone 'Solar PV Permit' fee line — solar (and battery storage) installations are charged under the standard Building Permit and Electrical Permit valuation-based schedules, with electrical plan review always required regardless of project size. This is a verified fact, not a gap.
  • Installers must carry NABCEP Certification (or Building-Official-approved equivalent) to hold the Town's Specialty Solar Panel Installer contractor license. Contractor

Frequently asked questions

Jackson requires a solar pv permit for: Building permits are required for all PV and ESS (battery) installations (Teton County Electrical Permits, Inspections & Reviews page); Electrical plan review is mandatory for all Solar PV / Energy Storage System (battery) installations, regardless of size or occupancy; Installer must hold a Wyoming electrical contractor license (or the Town's Specialty Solar Panel Installer contractor license, which requires NABCEP Certification or a Building-Official-approved equivalent); Site plan required showing property lines, streets/alleys, proposed building/array location, and Lower Valley Energy's transformer and service equipment location. 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.

No. Solar PV and battery storage installations require both a building permit and an electrical permit, each charged under their respective general valuation-based fee schedules (Resolution 25-18 Appendix A) — there is no separate flat solar permit fee. Electrical plan review is always required for solar/ESS work.

Plan review for a solar pv permit in Jackson typically runs 10–45 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: Building Permit Application (for the PV/ESS installation); Electrical Permit Application with plan review (via SmartGov); Electrical Plan Set. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Jackson requires 3 inspection(s) for a solar pv permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final — Structural/Racking (building permit), Final — Electrical. 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

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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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