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1. When and where are the JHTTB meetings?
2. How do I apply for an event sponsorship grant?

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1. How often is property appraised in Teton County?
2. When can I expect the Assessor’s Office to complete an on-site inspection of my property?
3. What should I do if I disagree with the value on my assessment?
4. Why did my value change?
5. How did you arrive at the value of my property?
6. How do you acquire actual sales prices?
7. Can I review the sales information used in establishing the assessed value of my property?
8. Will my taxes go up if the market value of my property increases?
9. If I paid $86,000, why does my assessment schedule say $87,500?
10. Are all sales used in the market studies?
11. What is the level of assessment?
12. What is a mill levy?
13. How is the mill levy determined?
14. Is agricultural land valued differently than other properties?
15. What is real property?
16. What is personal property?
17. What is the deadline for reporting personal property?
18. If I am trading in a vehicle and purchasing a new vehicle, do I pay sales tax on the sales price before or after trade?
19. What forms of payment will the Treasurer accept?

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1. What is a bear resistant container or dumpster?
2. How do I obtain a certified bear resistant container?
3. Does this regulation apply to my recycling bins?
4. Do I have to buy new containers if I take my garbage to the Transfer Station?
5. Do I have to use bear resistant containers during the winter months?
6. What happens if I do not use a bear resistant container?
7. What should I do if there is damage to my bear resistant containers and the lid does not latch properly?

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1. What are the climatic and geographic design criteria for Teton County?
2. How long is it taking permits to be reviewed & processed?
3. Who is responsible for scheduling inspections?
4. How does the building code affect short term rentals?
5. Does a change in building code require me to retrofit my building?
6. Do I need a building permit to build a wood deck?
7. Is a building permit needed for storage shed?
8. If I call in an inspection when will the inspector show up?
9. Can I schedule inspections online?
10. Do I have to be present at an inspection I schedule?
11. Do I need a building permit to pour concrete flat work (driveways, walkways, etc.)?
12. It`s the middle of winter, the house is done but I can`t finish the site work (grading or landscaping). Can I get a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) now and get my final site work inspection(s) later?

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1. How will I be notified that I am in the jury pool?
2. How do I end up on the jury pool list?
3. How much advance notice am I given of a date to appear for a trial?
4. When is the soonest I will be in the jury pool again?
5. How do I request excusal from a trial date I am given?
6. How do I request excusal for a medical condition?
7. What if I attend school full time out of Teton County?
8. Who do I notify if I change my address or phone number?
9. How many trials are there in a year and how long do they typically last?

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1. What is the difference between a passport card and a passport book?
2. What if an emergency arose while I was traveling and needed to fly home? Could I use my card to travel?

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1. How does Teton County enforce the Land Development Regulations?
2. Does the Code Compliance Officer inspect all properties in Teton County on a regular basis?
3. How are complaints or alleged violations handled?

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1. Do I need to restart my Hep B vaccines over again if Im late for my last shot?
2. How do my children qualify for VFC vaccine?
3. Where can I get tested for STIs?
4. Who is available to do radon mitigation if my home`s radon levels are high?
5. Who provides travel immunizations in Jackson?
6. What is foodborne disease?
7. Can my agency become part of the Human Service Systems of Care?
8. How do I report an illness?

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1. Where do I go to vote on election day?
2. How can I vote absentee?
3. How do I obtain a marriage license?

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1. Do I have to erase everything from my hard drive?
2. Do I have to bring my electronics to the Recycling Center?
3. Where do the electronics go?

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1. What is the Wildland Urban Interface code?
2. How do I know if I am in the Wildland Urban Inteface?
3. What do I need to do if I am planning on building a house in the Wildland Urban Interface zone?
4. What do I need to do if I am building an addition to my home within the Wildland Urban Interface?
5. Why are LPG tanks required to be buried in the Wildland Urban Interface zone?
6. Can I have a burn pile in the Town of Jackson

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1. Who enforces fire safety regulation in the town and county?
2. What Fire Codes are enforced by the Fire Department?
3. Are Fire Code and Electrical Code requirements the same for the Town and County?
4. How much do inspections cost?
5. How do I arrange for an fire inspection, demonstration, station tour or presentation?
6. Does the Fire Department provide smoke detectors?
7. Does the Fire Department provide educational handouts?
8. How do I report a leaking or damaged fire hydrant?
9. My smoke detector beeps about every minute. What`s wrong with it?
10. How do I report a controlled burn?
11. What kind of things can I burn?
12. I would like to buy a fire extinguisher. What kind should I buy?
13. I had a small fire which I extinguished. Now what should I do?
14. Are fire sprinkler systems required in homes?
15. How many smoke detectors do I need in my home?
16. What do I need to do to properly install my new wood stove?
17. How often should I clean my chimney?

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1. Do you want to be a volunteer Fire Fighter/EMT?
2. Does your department trade patches or tee shirts?
3. How can I make a donation to Fire/EMS?
4. How do I become a Fire Fighter or EMT?
5. How many Fire Departments are there in Teton County?
6. How do I become a Fire Fighter or EMT?
7. How much time is required to be a Fire Fighter or EMT?

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1. Can I make arrangements to come after closing hours at the Transfer Station?

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1. What is considered hazardous waste?
2. Is there a disposal charge?
3. How do I dispose of water-based paint?
4. What do I do when I bring materials for disposal?
5. Why is it important to dispose of household hazardous waste properly?

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1. Why is the pathway closed?
2. Who owns the pathway?
3. Can I take my dog on the pathway?
4. Can I walk on the pathway if there are no elk around or on the refuge?
5. Isn't the highway the real problem?
6. What's going to happen if I do use the pathway?
7. Will the closure be re-evaluated or changed?
8. What kinds of studies are being conducted?

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1. How will the Town and County implement the Comprehensive Plan?
2. What other implementation strategies might the plan address?
3. What are Land Development Regulations (LDRs)?
4. What is a development right?
5. What is a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Program?
6. What is a Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) Program?
7. What is deed restricted workforce/affordable housing?
8. What is “town-level density”?

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1. Can I set up a charge account at the Transfer Station?
2. Do you take credit cards at the Transfer Station?

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1. Can I get an access permit for a levee from the Levee Department?
2. Am I required to submit plans to the Fire Department?
3. Does the Fire Department charge a fee to review plans?
4. Am I required to get permits from the Fire Department?
5. Do I need a permit to install low voltage wiring?
6. Are fire systems contractors required to be licensed?
7. My property is flat. Do I need a grading permit?
8. Do I have to hire an engineer or landscape architect to prepare the drawings for a Grading and Erosion Control Permit?
9. It`s February and I want to install my new septic system soon. Do any seasonal installation restrictions apply?
10. Can I get a septic permit without completing the groundwater monitoring?

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1. How do I find records of permits?
2. How do I find Planning Division permit applications?
3. How do I apply for a Permit?

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1. Do I need a permit for putting up a fence?
2. How do I know if a grading permit is required?
3. What constitutes site development?
4. Do I need an environmental analysis?
5. Can I build a pond on my property?
6. Will my project have affordable housing fees?
7. Do I have to bury the utilities on my property?
8. What are the setbacks from natural resources?
9. How do I figure out setbacks and height restrictions?
10. Is there a limit to number of structures on a property?

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1. Can I rent out my home or guest house?
2. Do I need to have bear-proof trash containers?
3. Can I have a home business?
4. Where can I locate "X" business in the County?
5. Can I live in an RV on my property?
6. When is a zoning compliance verification needed?
7. How do I apply for a permit?

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1. How is my property valued?
2. What is a Statement of Consideration?
3. Why is my property valued at higher than the construction cost to build it?
4. What is the ISO (Insurance Services Office) rating for the Town and County?

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1. My child is playing with matches. What can I do?
2. Does the Department provide Emergency Medical Services?
3. Does the Fire Department provide CPR classes?
4. How can I dispose of old paint, cleaners, fuels etc.?
5. What are the phone numbers for health hotlines?

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1. What time will my matter come before the Board of County Commissioners?

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1. How do I purchase and have installed a public address sign to show UPS or emergency vehicles the address of my residence?
2. Best Football team ever?

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1. Can I recycle biodegradable/compostable products?
2. Can I recycle food containers (i.e. salad containers, berry containers) that are labeled Number 1?
3. Where can I recycle fluorescent light bulbs, batteries, cell phones and bear spray?
4. Can I recycle paperboard (cereal boxes, beer containers) or egg cartons?
5. Can I recycle plastic packaging and wrap?
6. Do I need to clean out my containers before recycling?
7. Do I need to destroy my files before recycling my computer?
8. Does Teton County recycle clothes?
9. How do I dispose of electronics? Do I have to pay?
10. How much is Jackson Hole recycling?
11. Is Jackson Community Recycling part of the county? Is it a non-profit?
12. What does the recycling logo mean on plastics?
13. Which costs more - recycling or sending trash to the landfill?
14. Why can’t I recycle number 3 through 7 plastics?
15. Why do I have to separate my recyclables?
16. Why do recycling practices differ from city to city?
17. Can I recycle pizza boxes?

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1. Can you tell me if Teton Pass is open?
2. What is the current snow precipitation levels?
3. What is the current flow rate of the Snake River?
4. How do I obtain sandbags for flood protection?

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1. How Do I Apply for a Septic Permit?
2. Are profile holes and percolation tests required for a Small Wastewater System Permit?
3. It's February and I want to install my new septic system soon. Do any seasonal installation restrictions apply?
4. Can I get a septic permit without completing the groundwater monitoring?
5. Are fiberglass or plastic septic tanks allowed?

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1. What kinds of claims can be filed?
2. How do I file small claims by mail?
3. How much does it cost to file?
4. How do I start a suit?
5. What is the small claims court procedure?
6. How do I prepare for my court date?
7. What happens at the trial?

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1. Will START consider purchasing alternative fuel buses?

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1. How are my property taxes determined?
2. Who sets the mill levy?
3. Can I protest my property taxes to the Assessor?

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1. Where do my tax dollars go?

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1. Where does my trash go?
2. Which costs more - recycling or sending trash to the landfill?

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1. My vehicle is licensed in another Wyoming county. My registration expires today. Can I renew my registration in Teton County so I don't have to drive home with expired tags?
2. If I sell my vehicle, should I keep my Wyoming plates?
3. Do you need to license a raft trailer?

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1. Who owns the water?
2. Do I have water rights to the water in a ditch that runs through my property?
3. Do I need to apply for water rights to dig a small pond in the backyard?
4. Do I have water rights to a stream that crosses my property?