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Solar PV / Energy Storage System Permit in Unincorporated Teton County, Wyoming

Photovoltaic solar electric systems in unincorporated Teton County require both a building/electrical permit and interact with the County's Energy Mitigation Program, which offers a fee credit for qualifying solar installations. Electrical plan review is mandatory for all Solar PV/Energy Storage System (battery) installations, per Jackson Hole Fire/EMS's Electrical Permits, Inspections & Reviews requirements.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical plan review is required for all Solar PV/Energy Storage System (battery) installations (Jackson Hole Fire/EMS)
  • Structural review for roof-mount or ground-mount racking, per applicable 2024 IBC/IRC provisions
  • Energy Mitigation Program credit application (if claiming the photovoltaic credit) submitted with the residential/commercial energy mitigation worksheet

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Fee schedule

Electrical Permit Fee (Solar PV/ESS)TETON COUNTY FEE SCHEDULE 2026, Electrical Permit Fees section
Set by Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Electrical Division — contact directly for current amount
Energy Mitigation Program credit for Photovoltaic Solar Electric SystemOffsets Energy Mitigation Program fees for qualifying residential/commercial construction over the applicable square-footage threshold; TETON COUNTY FEE SCHEDULE 2026, Energy Mitigation Program Fees section
$5,000 credit per kW

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Teton County building department
~5–20 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Electrical Final

    Conducted by Jackson Hole Fire/EMS

See the full Unincorporated Teton County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • The $5,000/kW Energy Mitigation credit is separate from, and in addition to, the electrical permit process for the physical Solar PV installation.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Teton County requires a solar pv / energy storage system permit for: Electrical plan review is required for all Solar PV/Energy Storage System (battery) installations (Jackson Hole Fire/EMS); Structural review for roof-mount or ground-mount racking, per applicable 2024 IBC/IRC provisions; Energy Mitigation Program credit application (if claiming the photovoltaic credit) submitted with the residential/commercial energy mitigation worksheet. 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 Electrical Permit Fee (Solar PV/ESS) is: Set by Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Electrical Division — contact directly for current amount. Additional published fees: Energy Mitigation Program credit for Photovoltaic Solar Electric System — $5,000 credit per kW. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a solar pv / energy storage system permit in Unincorporated Teton County typically runs 5–20 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times 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).

You'll need: Electrical Permit Application (Jackson Hole Fire/EMS). Depending on your project, Unincorporated Teton County may also ask for: Energy Mitigation Program Credit Worksheet. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Teton County requires 1 inspection(s) for a solar pv / energy storage system permit, in order: Electrical Final. 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.

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 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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