Sheridan Building Department | Permits, Inspections & Contact

The City of Sheridan Building Division reviews plans, issues permits, performs construction inspections, and administers code compliance for structures within the City of Sheridan. Sheridan also coordinates zoning and development review through its Planning Division. Sheridan County or another municipality may be the authority outside city limits, so confirm the address before applying.

How to apply for a Sheridan building permit

Sheridan requires a permit for work over the city’s stated thresholds and for certain electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work regardless of value. The city distinguishes simple permits from detailed permits requiring plan review. Structural work, new residential or commercial construction, additions, remodels, and decks generally require the detailed plan-review path.

Applications have moved online through the Sheridan ViewPoint permit and licensing portal. Select the application type, identify the property, upload the plans and supporting materials, and complete fee and contractor information. Use the same official portal for permit and contractor records where available; contact the Building Division if a project needs a pre-construction meeting or has multiple review agencies.

Sheridan inspections and certificate of occupancy

Inspections are scheduled as construction progresses and must be completed before covered work is concealed. Sheridan’s developer handbook describes the sequence from application completeness and building/zoning review through fee payment, required inspections, and certificate-of-occupancy issuance. Keep the approved plans, permit card, and accessible work areas ready for the inspector.

Sheridan’s Building Division provides construction inspection services, while Sheridan Fire-Rescue handles fire-code inspections and the state handles fire-plan or fire-inspection work when the city’s posted notice directs applicants there. Resolve all building, zoning, utility, and fire conditions before requesting the final certificate of occupancy.

Sheridan zoning and plan review

Planning reviews development applications for compliance with the city zoning code and subdivision regulations. The city recommends using its Development Review Committee process for early coordination and submits complete development applications through OpenGov. Verify zoning district, use, setbacks, parking, subdivision status, utilities, and public-notice requirements before construction plans are finalized.

Official Sheridan contact

The Building Division lists 55 Grinnell Plaza, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801 and (307) 674-5941, with public hours generally Monday through Friday. Use the official ViewPoint portal for online permit applications and the city Building and Planning pages for current code, fee, inspection, zoning, and occupancy instructions.