This is PermitBase’s published record for Unincorporated Uinta County as of 2026-07-01. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
Unincorporated Uinta County building permits
VerifiedUnincorporated Uinta County, Wyoming — as published 2026-07-01.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Land Use Certificate (Zoning / Use Approval)
VerifiedUinta County has NO general building permit or building code for private construction in the unincorporated county. Instead, new construction or alteration of a structure on unincorporated land requires a Land Use Certificate — a zoning/land-use compliance approval issued by the Planning Department under the Uinta County Land Use Plan Resolution 23-02 (adopted per W.S. Title 18, Ch. 5, § 18-5-201). This is NOT an IBC/IRC construction permit — there is no county plan review against a building code and no county construction-progress inspections (footing, framing, MEP rough-in, final) for ordinary private construction.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Required for new construction of, or alteration to, a structure on private land in unincorporated Uinta County
- Application submitted on the county's Land Use Certificate form to the Planning Department
- If an address must be assigned for a dwelling in conjunction with the certificate: $50.00 application fee
- If the structure is a barn, shop, or other structure not requiring an address: $25.00 application fee
- Uses NOT requiring a Use Certificate: grazing livestock; raising/harvesting forage or grain crops; timber harvesting (raw, not processing); public/private utilities not involving a structure or land-use change by coverage/enclosure
- Any utility work that involves erecting a structure or changing land use by coverage/enclosure DOES require a Use Certificate
- Also required (as a Use Certificate Permit) before construction/development begins within any FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area — see floodplain notes in tipsAndGotchas
- Violations are subject to a fine of up to $750.00 per separate violation
Required documents
- RequiredUinta County Land Use Certificate Application (fillable PDF)County application form for the Land Use Certificate
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Land Use Certificate — dwelling (address assignment required) | $50.00 | Uinta County Land Use / Building Permits page |
| Land Use Certificate — barn/shop/no address required | $25.00 | Uinta County Land Use / Building Permits page |
Floodplain Development (Use Certificate in Special Flood Hazard Area)
VerifiedA Use Certificate (the same Land Use Certificate mechanism, applied to flood-hazard areas) must be obtained BEFORE any construction or development begins within an area of special flood hazard shown on the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps for unincorporated Uinta County. Administered by the Planning Department under Chapter 4 (Flood Hazard Area Overlay District) of the Uinta County Land Use Resolution.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Applies to all areas of special flood hazard within unincorporated Uinta County per the Flood Insurance Study for Uinta County, Wyoming (unincorporated areas), dated February 2010
- Use Certificate application must include plans showing nature, location, dimensions, and elevation of the site; existing/proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, and drainage facilities
- Must show elevation (relative to mean sea level) of the lowest habitable floor of all structures, or flood-proofing elevation if flood-proofed
- Nonresidential flood-proofing must be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect
- New construction and substantial improvements must be anchored to prevent flotation/collapse/lateral movement; manufactured homes have specific tie-down standards
- Planning Department reviews all development permits for compliance and coordinates with any other required federal/state/local permits
- Appeals go to the Planning Commission, then the Board of County Commissioners, then the Third Judicial District Court
Required documents
- RequiredLand Use Certificate Application (used for flood hazard area development)Same countywide Land Use Certificate application, submitted with additional flood-hazard-area plan detail
- OptionalElevation Certificate (FEMA NFIP form)Documents lowest-floor elevation relative to base flood elevation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Use Certificate application fee | $50.00 (dwelling/address required) or $25.00 (no address required) | Same fee structure as the standard Land Use Certificate; no separate flood-specific fee found — charged under the general Use Certificate fee |
Road / Driveway Access Permit
VerifiedRequired to construct any new access (driveway) onto a county road right-of-way in unincorporated Uinta County. Issued by Uinta County Planning & Zoning, subject to the Uinta County Road Access Encroachment Resolution; the Road & Bridge Foreman may add stipulations and performs the final inspection.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Required before constructing a new access onto a county road or county right-of-way
- Application submitted to Uinta County Planning Office, 225 9th Street, Evanston, WY 82930
- Maximum access width: 24 feet for agricultural/residential access; 40 feet for commercial, industrial, or subdivision roadway access
- Access surface, drainage structure (if required), and location must be shown on a plot plan on the reverse of the application
- Permit becomes void if construction has not started within 30 days of approval
- County Road Foreman must be notified 24 hours before construction begins; work must be completed within 90 days
- Applicant must call the County Road Foreman for final inspection and approval before the access is considered complete
- Applicant assumes responsibility for safe construction/maintenance and holds the county harmless for damages arising from the access
Required documents
- RequiredUinta County Road Access Permit Application (PDF)Application form including plot-plan section on the reverse side
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $25.00 | Printed directly on the Uinta County Road Access Permit Application form |
Small Wastewater (Septic) Permit
VerifiedA Small Wastewater Permit is required for construction, installation, or modification of a small wastewater (septic) system in unincorporated Uinta County. Administered directly by Uinta County Planning & Zoning under the Uinta County Small Wastewater Regulations (amended December 2016), consistent with Wyoming's Environmental Quality Act framework for small wastewater systems.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Required for construction, installation, or modification of any small wastewater (septic) system
- Systems must be installed by a licensed installer, OR the property owner may install their own system under guidance of the county's Small Wastewater Resolution and the Wastewater Engineer
- Process: (1) obtain the Small Wastewater Permit Application from Planning & Zoning; (2) conduct groundwater observation cut and percolation tests; (3) submit the septic permit application with design layout to Planning & Zoning; (4) obtain the county-issued Small Wastewater Permit to Construct; (5) install per approved design; (6) Planning & Zoning inspects the system BEFORE backfilling; (7) obtain the Small Wastewater Facility Permit with permission to backfill
- The county can require excavation/removal/rebuild of a non-compliant system found during inspection
- Issuance of a permit to construct does not relieve the permittee of responsibility for proper design, construction, operation, and maintenance
Required documents
- RequiredSmall Wastewater (SWW) Design Application Package (PDF)County application package for septic system design/construction/modification permits
- OptionalSite Preparation for Percolation Testing & Observation Pit Pamphlet (PDF)Guidance for preparing the site for required percolation and groundwater observation testing
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small Wastewater Permit application fee | $150.00 | Uinta County Wastewater/Septic System page — 'The application fee for a Small Wastewater Permit is $150.00' |
Electrical Permit (State Program)
VerifiedUinta County does NOT run its own electrical inspection program at the county level. Per the WSFM 'LOCAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS' chart, Uinta County unincorporated = ELEC INSP/PR: S/S, so electrical wiring permits for private construction in unincorporated Uinta County are issued by the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office — Dept. of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety (Chief Electrical Inspector) under the statewide default program (W.S. § 35-9-119), enforcing the 2023 NEC.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Apply through the state electrical program's online portal (wyelectrician.imagetrendlicense.com)
- Standard wiring permit fee: $50.00 (temporary/90-day permit: $40.00); permit fee is waived if you request and pay for an inspection
- Residential inspection fees (which include the $50 permit): 100A $70.00; 125A $82.50; 150A $95.00; 200A $120.00; 300A $170.00; 400A $220.00
- Nearest regional state electrical inspector offices include Green River and Riverton; confirm current inspector assignment for Uinta County with the WSFM electrical program
Required documents
- RequiredState Electrical Wiring Permit Application (online portal)Submitted via the Wyoming electrician licensing/permitting portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Wiring Permit | $50.00 (waived if inspection fee is paid) | WY State Fire Marshal electrical program fee schedule |
| Temporary (90-day) Wiring Permit | $40.00 | — |
| Residential Inspection — 100A service | $70.00 (includes the $50 permit) | — |
| Residential Inspection — 200A service | $120.00 (includes the $50 permit) | — |
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 Uinta County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.