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Change of Occupancy / Certificate of Occupancy in Unincorporated Teton County, Wyoming

Unincorporated Teton County has no standalone Change of Use or Certificate of Occupancy permit product or fee line — the same finding documented in the Town of Jackson's jurisdiction file. A change of occupancy classification for an existing building is processed as a standard Building Permit (residential) or Commercial Building Permit (commercial/tenant space) application under the County's adopted 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), which the County's own Building Codes Resolution retitles the 'Existing Building Code for Teton County' (Section 101.1 amendment) and which specifically governs alterations, additions, and change of occupancy for existing buildings. The Certificate of Occupancy itself is issued as the final step of any building permit — new construction, addition/remodel, or change of occupancy alike — consistent with this file's residential-building-permit entry, which documents 'Certificate of Occupancy required before occupancy, following final inspection.' Neither Table 1 ('When Permits Are Required') of the County Building Codes Resolution nor the County's 2026 Schedule of Fees lists a separate change-of-occupancy or Certificate of Occupancy permit category or fee line.

Reviewed 2026-07-22 · Source

When you need this permit

  • A change of occupancy classification for an existing building must be submitted as a standard Building Permit or Commercial Building Permit application, not a separate change-of-use application — Table 1 of the County Building Codes Resolution does not list Change of Occupancy as its own row, and the table's own instructions direct any project not specifically listed to the Teton County Building Department for a permit-type determination
  • Governed by the adopted 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), retitled the 'Existing Building Code for Teton County' by the County's own Building Codes Resolution (Section 101.1 amendment, effective July 1, 2025)
  • A Certificate of Occupancy is issued at final inspection of the underlying Building Permit or Commercial Building Permit, following required department sign-offs, mirroring this file's residential-building-permit entry
  • For new construction, energy-code compliance documentation (e.g. building envelope performance verification under the 2021 IECC, Section C402.5.1.5 amendment) must be provided to the Building Official prior to Certificate of Occupancy issuance

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Fee schedule

No separate Change of Occupancy / Certificate of Occupancy fee line existsTETON COUNTY SCHEDULE OF FEES, effective January 1, 2026 — no dedicated change-of-occupancy or Certificate of Occupancy fee line was found; the County Building Codes Resolution's Table 1 does not list Change of Occupancy as a distinct permit category either
Charged under the standard Building Permit or Commercial Building Permit valuation-based fee schedule (0.006/0.009/0.012 multiplier table; see this file's residential-building-permit and commercial-tenant-improvement-permit entries), minimum Building/Miscellaneous Permit Fee $305.00

Review timeline

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Inspection process

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    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    Final inspection and required department sign-offs on the underlying Building Permit or Commercial Building Permit before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued

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Tips

  • Teton County does not have a dedicated 'change of use' or 'certificate of occupancy' permit or fee — apply for a standard Building Permit or Commercial Building Permit and describe the change of occupancy as the project scope, the same pattern this file already documents for EV chargers (folded into the electrical permit) and re-roofs (folded into the general building permit fee schedule).
  • This mirrors the Town of Jackson's jurisdiction file, which reaches the identical finding for the Town's own Commercial Building Permit process — treat both as verified absences rather than gaps in research.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Teton County requires a change of occupancy / certificate of occupancy permit for: A change of occupancy classification for an existing building must be submitted as a standard Building Permit or Commercial Building Permit application, not a separate change-of-use application — Table 1 of the County Building Codes Resolution does not list Change of Occupancy as its own row, and the table's own instructions direct any project not specifically listed to the Teton County Building Department for a permit-type determination; Governed by the adopted 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), retitled the 'Existing Building Code for Teton County' by the County's own Building Codes Resolution (Section 101.1 amendment, effective July 1, 2025); A Certificate of Occupancy is issued at final inspection of the underlying Building Permit or Commercial Building Permit, following required department sign-offs, mirroring this file's residential-building-permit entry; For new construction, energy-code compliance documentation (e.g. building envelope performance verification under the 2021 IECC, Section C402.5.1.5 amendment) must be provided to the Building Official prior to Certificate of Occupancy issuance. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Teton County Planning & Building Services Department — Building Division at 307-733-3959 (Building Official/fee estimates: 307-733-7030; Inspection Line: 307-732-5745) before starting work.

In Unincorporated Teton County, the published No separate Change of Occupancy / Certificate of Occupancy fee line exists is: Charged under the standard Building Permit or Commercial Building Permit valuation-based fee schedule (0.006/0.009/0.012 multiplier table; see this file's residential-building-permit and commercial-tenant-improvement-permit entries), minimum Building/Miscellaneous Permit Fee $305.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Unincorporated Teton County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Teton County Planning & Building Services Department — Building Division at 307-733-3959 (Building Official/fee estimates: 307-733-7030; Inspection Line: 307-732-5745) for current turnaround.

You'll need: Residential Building Permit or Commercial Building Permit application (standard — no separate change-of-use or CO application form). Depending on your project, Unincorporated Teton County may also ask for: Full Construction Drawing Set. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Teton County requires 1 inspection(s) for a change of occupancy / certificate of occupancy permit, in order: Final / Certificate of Occupancy. Schedule each through Teton County Planning & Building Services Department — Building Division (307-733-3959 (Building Official/fee estimates: 307-733-7030; Inspection Line: 307-732-5745)).

Apply through Teton County Planning & Building Services Department — Building Division at 200 S. Willow Street, Jackson, WY 83001 (P.O. Box 1727, Jackson, WY 83001-1727). Phone: 307-733-3959 (Building Official/fee estimates: 307-733-7030; Inspection Line: 307-732-5745), email: permittech@tetoncountywy.gov. Office hours: Applications submitted through the Teton County Online Portal (SmartGov); New Residential Construction, Commercial New Construction, and Miscellaneous (under 500 sq ft) permits require a scheduled submission/take-in week booked via the Bookings page. Trade permits (mechanical, plumbing, demolition, re-roof) do not require a submission week and are typically issued within 48 hours.. Official information: https://www.tetoncountywy.gov/560/Building.

Unincorporated Teton County, Wyoming has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix C (Group U-Agricultural Buildings) and Appendix I (Patio Covers) — Teton County Building Codes Resolution, effective February 1, 2025; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix BB (Tiny Houses) and Appendix AF (Radon Control Methods) — effective February 1, 2025; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendix E (Sizing of Water Piping System); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), including Appendix A (Combustion Air Openings and Chimney Connector Pass-Throughs); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), all appendices excluded; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), all appendices excluded; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including Appendix A (Guidelines for the Seismic Retrofit of Existing Buildings); 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), applied only to the extent referenced provisions relate to fire and life safety; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — enforced by the Electrical Division of the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Department (Section 101.4.8 Electrical, County Building Codes Resolution); 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) — adopted jointly by the Town of Jackson and Teton County; enforced by Jackson Hole Fire/EMS. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Teton County overview page for the full list.

No. A change of occupancy for an existing building is processed as a standard Building Permit or Commercial Building Permit application under the adopted 2024 International Existing Building Code, and the Certificate of Occupancy is issued as the final step of that permit — there is no separate stand-alone change-of-use or CO application or fee.

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-22.

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 Unincorporated Teton County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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