Building permits in Cheyenne, WY
Permits for Cheyenne are issued by City of Cheyenne, Compliance Dept. — Building Division. Applications go through the portal below.
Checked against the department's own page on 6 Sep 2026
Where to file
- Department
- City of Cheyenne, Compliance Dept. — Building Division
- Phone
- 307-637-6265
- Portal
- cheyennewy.portal.opengov.com
OpenGov portal (online-only). 2101 O'Neil Ave, Room 202. Building permitting sits under the Compliance Department.
What each job needs in Cheyenne
Typical requirements and fee ranges. Fees scale with project valuation, so treat these as a starting point and confirm the number with City of Cheyenne before you quote.
| Project | Permits | Typical fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Remodel | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Addition | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| New Construction | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Site / Grading | $500–3,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
| Electrical | Electrical | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Plumbing | Plumbing | $50–200 | 3–5 business days |
| HVAC / Mechanical | Mechanical (HVAC) | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Roofing | Roofing | $100–400 | 1–5 business days |
| Deck / Fence | Building | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Demolition | Demolition | $50–400 | 5–10 business days |
| Commercial Build-Out | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Fire / Life-Safety Review | $300–2,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
Licensing in Wyoming
No statewide general-contractor license — GCs are licensed by individual cities/counties (local rules typically require liability insurance and sometimes a surety bond); only electricians are licensed at the state level.
Issued by No statewide GC license — local city/county licensing (state licenses electricians only)
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Department, portal and phone checked against the official page on 6 Sep 2026. Fee ranges and turnaround times are typical for this kind of work and are not quotes. Requirements change, so confirm with the department before you file. SQM.AI is not a law firm and this page is not legal advice.