Is there a dedicated solar permit fee in Jackson?

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.

Solar PV Permit in Jackson, Wyoming

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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

Charged under the general Building Permit valuation/per-square-foot schedule (see residential-building-permit fees)Building Permit portion — valuation-based

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)
Site plan required showing property lines, streets/alleys, proposed building/array location, and Lower Valley Energy's transformer and service equipment location

Required documents

Req
Building Permit Application (for the PV/ESS installation)
Req
Electrical Permit Application with plan review (via SmartGov)
Req
Electrical Plan Set
One-line diagram with load calculations, panel schedule, short-circuit current rating, equipment locations

Fee schedule

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

Review timeline

~10–45 business days

Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Jackson building department

Inspection process

1
Rough Electrical
2
Final — Structural/Racking (building permit)
3
Final — Electrical

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a dedicated solar permit fee in Jackson?: 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.

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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