This is PermitBase’s published record for Unincorporated Uinta County as of 2026-07-20. It has since been superseded — see the current record.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 2026-07-20.
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 2026-07-17 · 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 2026-07-17 · 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 2026-07-17 · 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 2026 National Electrical Code (the 2026 NEC became effective statewide July 1, 2026, superseding the prior 2023 edition; confirmed on the WSFM electrical-safety page 2026-07-17).
Verified 2026-07-17 · 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
- As of 2026-07-17, the WSFM Wiring Permits page lists Dan Tobin as covering Uinta County (along with Fremont, Sublette, Lincoln and Teton counties), 307-690-8017, daniel.tobin@wyo.gov — the page's own formatting leaves it ambiguous whether a '(Licensing Only)' qualifier applies to his whole county list or just Teton, so confirm current inspector/inspection-vs-licensing assignment for Uinta County with the WSFM electrical program before relying on this name alone
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) | — |
Solar / Alternative Energy PV Permit (State Plan Review) + Land Use Certificate
VerifiedUnincorporated Uinta County has no county-run solar permit or building code (see land-use-certificate). A rooftop or ground-mount solar PV installation requires: (1) a Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office (Dept. of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety) Plan Review, using the state's dedicated 'Electrical PV Plan Checklist' — because Uinta County has not taken delegated electrical authority (WSFM chart: ELEC INSP/PR = S/S), this state-level review applies here just as it does to standard electrical wiring; and (2) a county Land Use Certificate as the alteration-to-a-structure zoning approval, using the same $50 (dwelling/address required) or $25 (no address required) fee as any other construction/alteration — there is no distinct county solar fee or application. Uinta County's own Land Use Resolution 23-02 was checked in full and contains no solar-specific provisions (no accessory-use size threshold, no setback rule) — solar is not separately addressed in county zoning here, unlike some neighboring Wyoming counties (e.g., Sweetwater, Laramie) that do have dedicated solar accessory-use standards.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- State Plan Review required for 'Alternative Energy installation or alteration (solar, residential wind, generator, etc.)' per the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Dept. of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety — applies statewide wherever the WSFM (not a delegated county) holds electrical jurisdiction, which includes unincorporated Uinta County
- Submit plans via the WSFM eLicensing/ePermit/ePayment Portal using the dedicated 'Electrical PV Plan Checklist'
- Plans are accepted or rejected for review within 5 business days of receipt; a complete submittal is reviewed within 21 business days of acceptance (or 10 business days after any additional requested information is received, whichever is greater)
- Review fees are calculated per the ICC Building Valuation Data table and the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety Rules, Chapter 2, Section 3 — the applicant is notified of the fee due once plans are accepted; fees must be paid before a Permit to Construct is issued
- No work may begin before the Permit to Construct is issued
- A county Land Use Certificate is also required for the structural alteration itself, at the standard $50 (address/dwelling) or $25 (no address) fee, per the Uinta County Land Use Certificate process (see land-use-certificate entry) — Uinta County's Land Use Resolution 23-02 contains no solar-specific accessory-use standard, so ordinary new-construction/alteration rules apply
- Uinta County is served by WSFM electrical inspector Dan Tobin (covers Fremont, Sublette, Uinta, Lincoln, and Teton counties; the WSFM page's own formatting leaves ambiguous whether a '(Licensing Only)' qualifier applies county-wide or just to Teton — confirm current inspection-vs-licensing-only status for Uinta directly with WSFM)
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical PV Plan Checklist (WSFM)State Fire Marshal's dedicated plan-review checklist for solar photovoltaic installations, submitted through the WSFM ePermit portal
- RequiredUinta County Land Use Certificate ApplicationCounty zoning/alteration approval for the physical installation, same form used for general construction/alteration
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Land Use Certificate — dwelling (address assignment required) | $50.00 | Uinta County Land Use / Building Permits page — same fee as general new construction/alteration; no distinct solar fee found |
| Land Use Certificate — barn/shop/no address required | $25.00 | Uinta County Land Use / Building Permits page |
| WSFM Alternative Energy (Solar PV) Plan Review Fee | Valuation-based, per the ICC Building Valuation Data table and Dept. of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety Rules Chapter 2, Section 3 — applicant notified of the exact fee once plans are accepted | Wyoming State Fire Marshal, Wiring Permits page (wsfm.wyo.gov/electrical-safety/wiring-permits-1); no flat statewide dollar figure is published for this line item — it is calculated per-project |
| Standard Wiring Permit (if a separate wiring permit is also needed) | $50.00 ($40.00 temporary/90-day; waived if an inspection is requested and paid for) | WSFM statewide electrical program fee schedule |
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station / EVSE Permit (State Wiring Permit Program)
VerifiedUnincorporated Uinta County has no county-run electrical program and no dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit or fee. Per the WSFM 'LOCAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS' chart, Uinta County unincorporated = ELEC INSP/PR: S/S, so an EV charging station installation is permitted through the same statewide Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office (Dept. of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety) wiring-permit program used for the county's electrical-permit entry, not a county process. The WSFM's 'Wiring Permits' page -- which lists the specific project categories requiring the more involved Plan Review process (government/school/large public-access buildings, fire protection systems, Alternative Energy installations such as solar/wind/generators, flammable-liquid storage/dispensing, commercial kitchen hoods, spray finishing, and RV/mobile-home park site plans) -- does not list EV charging stations among those Plan-Review-triggering categories, confirming that a standard EVSE circuit addition is processed as an ordinary Standard Wiring Permit rather than requiring the more extensive Alternative Energy plan review used for solar.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- No standalone EV charger/EVSE permit application exists; EVSE circuit and charger installation is permitted through the WSFM's standard state electrical Wiring Permit process, applied for via the state's online portal (wyelectrician.imagetrendlicense.com)
- EV charging stations are NOT listed among the WSFM's Plan-Review-required project categories (which cover Alternative Energy/solar/wind/generator installations, fire protection systems, and certain large/public buildings) -- a standard wiring permit, not the more involved Alternative Energy plan review, applies
- Enforced under the 2026 National Electrical Code (effective statewide July 1, 2026), which includes NEC Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System) provisions for EVSE branch circuits and disconnects
- As of 2026-07-17 the WSFM Wiring Permits page lists Dan Tobin as covering Uinta County electrical inspections (along with Fremont, Sublette, Lincoln, and Teton counties), 307-690-8017, daniel.tobin@wyo.gov
Required documents
- RequiredState Electrical Wiring Permit Application (online portal)Same standard state wiring-permit application used for general electrical work in unincorporated Uinta County; no EV-specific application exists
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Wiring Permit (EV charger/EVSE circuit) | $50.00 (waived if an inspection fee is paid) | WSFM statewide electrical program fee schedule -- same fee line used for general electrical work; no distinct EV charger fee exists |
| Residential Inspection fee (service-size-based, includes the $50 permit) | 100A $70.00; 125A $82.50; 150A $95.00; 200A $120.00; 300A $170.00; 400A $220.00 | WSFM statewide electrical program fee schedule; a dedicated EVSE circuit sub-panel/disconnect would be billed under this same residential inspection fee structure based on the amperage of the circuit/service involved |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.
Codes & ordinances
Department & other records
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.