Administrative overview · FIPS 56033
Sheridan County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Sheridan County Public Works Department - Building and Code Enforcement
For a project in or near Sheridan County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
307-675-2420; County main line: 307-674-2900
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
224 South Main Street, Sheridan, WY 82801
Operating hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Review expectation
Up to 14 working/business days after the County receives a complete building-permit application.
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Sheridan County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Sheridan County Public Works Department - Building and Code Enforcement is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
No verified online portal was located in the reviewed public materials. Contact 307-675-2420; County main line: 307-674-2900 and request the current application route before preparing a final submittal.
How long might review take?
Up to 14 working/business days after the County receives a complete building-permit application.
How are inspections scheduled?
County permits require inspections and occupancy is prohibited until the final inspection passes and a certificate or letter of occupancy is issued. Coordinate required inspection stages with Sheridan County Public Works at 307-675-2420; the County does not publish a reliable online inspection-request portal or advance-notice rule. State electrical inspection is handled by Matt Mullen at 307-752-0348 where state jurisdiction applies.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Residential Code, 2021 International Mechanical Code, 2021 International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 International Plumbing Code and 2021 International Fire Code, with County amendments; 2022 National Electrical Code; and the retained 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. County materials state the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code was deleted from the adopted standards. N/A; Sheridan County's current permit packet requires permits for covered construction but the accessible current County materials reviewed do not publish a dependable consolidated list of minor or cosmetic permit exemptions. Confirm small accessory structures, finish work and like-for-like repairs with Public Works before starting; zoning, floodplain, septic and state requirements can apply independently.