Residential Permit Application

A residential building permit is required in the Town of Jackson to construct any new one and two family dwellings, residential additions, residential remodels, and other improvements in order to assure that the construction is consistent with building codes and other applicable regulations.

What Requires a Permit

It is unlawful for any person to construct, reconstruct, alter or change the use of any building or other structure within the town limits without obtaining a building permit. The plans of and for the proposed erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration or use must fully conform to the zoning regulations, subdivision regulations and building regulations then in effect.

A Residential Building permit is required for:

  • Decks over 200 square feet in area or more than 30 inches above grade at any point or that are attached to a dwelling
  • New one and Two Family dwellings
  • One-story detached accessory structures over 200 square feet
  • Removal or construction of new interior walls regardless if structural or not
  • Residential alterations and repairs
  • Residential building additions
  • Retaining walls over 4 feet in height, measured from the bottom of the footing, shall be engineered by a Wyoming licensed engineer
  • Townhomes

WUI REQUIREMENTS

Regardless of the location of the project or the scope of work to occur, prior to submitting for a building permit, applicants may be required to apply for a WUI (Wildland Urban Interface) permit through the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS-Fire Division. 

  • Do all structures in the WUI need a review?  No. There is some work exempt from permitting.  One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet and the structure is located more than 50 feet from the nearest adjacent structure.   Projects that are strictly interior and do not impact exterior components, including windows, doors, and decking, are also exempt.  Re-Roofs and interior only projects do not require a WUI permit.  Please contact Jackson Hole Fire/EMS  prior to submittal if it is unclear for your project. 

Fences

Permits are not required for fences. However, please refer to the Land Development Regulations regarding fencing standards.

Application Process

To prevent unnecessary delays in the review process, it is important to submit all required plans and documentation for a residential building permit. 
For Plan Level Grading proposals submitted as a grading permit or consolidated with a building permit, a grading pre-application meeting is required prior to applying for a permit. 
Please submit an application packet with the following items:

Resubmittal for Insufficiencies

If your application has been denied, submit a full complete set of plans with the requested changes bubbled along with a narrative which addresses the insufficiencies to townbuilding@jacksonwy.gov

Addendum Submittal Process

An addendum submittal is required when information needs to be clarified or modified during the construction process which differs from the original approved set of plans. Please submit the following items: