Frequently Asked Questions

Visit our Design Criteria webpage Teton County Building, Design Criteria 

All of Teton County is in the Wildland Urban Interface: Jackson Hole Fire/EMS FAQs on the WUI

For ground snow load visit the ASCE Hazard Tool: https://ascehazardtool.org/ 

For floodplain mapping visit you can search the specific address on the GIS map and use the floodplain layers to get exact information. Teton County GIS

Process & review times are dependent upon the project. 

It is the duty of the permit holder or their agent to notify the Building Department that work is ready to be inspected. For Teton County, call 307-732-5745 or go online to schedule and inspection.   Inspections must occur at least every 180 days in order to keep the permit active.

Any building located within the resort districts of Teton Village, the Aspens, Teton Shadows, Golf Creek, Teton Pines, Spring Creek Ranch, Crescent H "Fish Lodges" and the Cabins at Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis that was permitted prior to September 14, 2004 as a single family dwelling, duplex or townhouse could then, and may still be used for transient lodging.

The applicable building code is the one that was in existence when the building permit was issued.  

A building permit is required for a wood deck if the deck is 30 inches of more above the finished grade at any point along the deck.

If the deck is less than 30 inches above the finished grade for the entire perimeter of the deck a building permit is not required. You should check with planning regarding the location of the deck to insure it is built in an approved location.

Storage sheds that are not attached to any other structure, with no power or water, one- story and less than 200 square feet in area do not require a building permit. You should check with planning regarding the location of the shed to insure it is built in an approved location. 

If the inspection is called by 4 p.m. the inspector will be scheduled to inspect the next business day, you will have the option to choose an am or pm inspection unless you are in Alta.  Alta inspections are Wednesdays only.

Yes. Request an inspection online.

If this is new construction it is not necessary to be present at the inspection but it is advisable. If the inspector has any questions or concerns it is better to be present to discuss them. This can often eliminate the need for a re-inspection and re-inspection fee.  If the construction job is a remodel or addition to an existing structure it is required that another person be present during the inspection.

Building permits are not required for flat work provided it is not a structural element of a structure. The creation of any additional impervious surfaces should be reviewed by the Planning Department to insure compliance with the Land Development Regulations (LDRs).

Possibly. In some circumstances you can obtain the Certificate of Occupancy by completing a surety agreement and paying a financial assurance. You are required to provide a cost estimate for the outstanding work, and certain Engineering or Planning sign-offs and/or inspections may still be required.  The bond/surety amount is 125% of the cost estimate for the site work remaining to be completed.  You must obtain approval from the Planning or Engineering Department to submit a surety. You can contact the Engineering Department at (307) 733-3317 regarding a grading bond or the Planning Department, at (307) 733-3959, to bond for required landscaping. Please know that the granting of a surety is at the discretion of the Planning Director and/or County Engineer and is not guaranteed. When you pick up your issued permit you are agreeing to complete all elements and conditions of your project in order to receive final sign offs.