Bill > HB0027

This bill addresses the jurisdiction of building permit and land use applications when land is annexed by a city or town. Specifically, it requires that when a piece of land is annexed, any pending permit or land use applications will continue to be processed by the county that originally received them, rather than immediately transferring to the new city or town's jurisdiction. The county maintains jurisdiction until it either issues or denies the final permit or application, at which point the jurisdiction transfers to the annexing city or town. The bill explicitly prohibits counties from arbitrarily or capriciously denying pending applications solely to prevent the transfer of jurisdictional control. The provisions of this bill will apply to annexations, building permit applications, and land use applications filed on or after July 1, 2026, and will become effective on that same date. This legislation aims to provide continuity and fairness in the permit and land use application process during municipal boundary changes, protecting property owners from potential disruptions or unnecessary delays in their development plans.

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0027