Building

NEW Building Permit Fee & Value Table effective 3/28/25

Additional Building Permit, Plan Review, and Impact Fees are due at the time the permit is issued. We accept Visa, Master card and Discover with an approximate 3% convenience fee included in the charge by the credit card company.
Impact Fee Schedule

Building permit fees average 2% of total market value. Building permit fees and impact fees are due upon pick-up of building permit.
NEW Permit Fee Schedule effective 3/28/25

Building Code 06-01-09 (1) Building Permits; it shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, improve, move, remove, convert or demolish any building or structure unless a separate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained from the County Development Service Department. (Ord. 15-004, 03-13-2015)

Effective June 1, 2023 – Pole/ Post Frame Buildings require Engineering

As of September 1, 2023, the State of Idaho will be conducting HVAC permitting & inspections for Canyon County.
Visit:  http://dbs.idaho.gov or call 1-800-955-3044. PERMITS WILL STILL BE REQUIRED THROUGH COUNTY FOR BUILT-IN PELLET/WOODSTOVES

Building Permit Applications

AG Exempt Application
Building Permit Application 
Manufactured Home Permit Application
Retro-Woodstove-Pellet stove
New-Woodstove-pellet stove
Credit-Card-Authorization
Building Permit Checklist

Building Division
Building codes are collections of regulations which pertain to specific subjects such as designing, constructing or remodeling of buildings. The use of codes helps keep construction costs down and provide uniformity in the construction industry. The maintenance of property values over time are a direct result of the application and enforcement of the codes related to building. HVAC permits and inspections are conducted by the State of Idaho.  All codes have the same purpose; to protect the health, safety and welfare of the building occupants.

Schedule an Inspection: (208)-454-7460

Inspections are ONLY scheduled through the above inspection line. The inspection line is open from 7AM to 4PM excluding holidays.  Once an inspection is called in it will be scheduled for the following day.  Work should be ready for inspection for the day the inspection is requested.  Work not ready for inspection may incur a re-inspection fee.   All inspectors work remotely.  See our inspection policy here.

PLEASE NOTE:  With the exception of built-in solid fuel burning appliances (such as wood stoves and pellet stoves) all Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing permits and inspections are handled by the State of Idaho, Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL): Apply Online

Building Inspections
This is a sampling of inspections that may be required for your project. Inspection requirements can change based upon the scope and complexity of the project. Please check with Building Department Staff for further detailed information.

Site address to be posted in a position to be clearly visible and legible from the street at all times during construction.
Approved Plans and Engineering must be printed in color and on-site for each inspection.

• Footing/Setback
  • Setback inspections are required on Ag Exempt permits.
• Slab on Grade/Stem Foundation Wall
  • Inspection required where rebar is required in walls or slabs, including basement and retaining walls
  • Foundation insulation
  • Vapor Barrier
• Pre-Floor Sheathing and Anchor Bolts,
  • Performed when floor joists are set but prior to the sub-floor being placed.
  • Verify bearing walls and point loads are carried down to the foundation.
  • Check blocking for interior shear walls.
• Shear Panel
  • Inspection of required nailing at all sheathing, hold downs, straps, uplift ties, porch post and beam connections.
• Weather Barrier and Window Installation
  • Weather resistant barrier (house wrap).

AND / OR

• Stucco and stone prep (paper and lath).
• Safety glazing, U-Factor, emergency escape and rescue requirements.

• Framing
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing permits should have passed their Rough-in inspection prior to the Framing inspection.
  • Energy Seal inspected at time of Framing
  • Fire blocking, stairs, egress, notching and boring of framing members, roof truss bracing.
  • All corrections from previous inspections should be addressed prior to Framing.
• Energy (insulation)
  • Wall insulation, eave baffles, depth markers, attic access, all Framing corrections should be addressed.
• Interior Drywall Shear
  • GB shear walls.
• Final
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing permits should have passed their Final inspection prior to the Building Final inspection.
  • Egress, stairs, handrails, guardrails, emergency escape and rescue openings, smoke/CO detectors, grading, weather resistant exterior,
  • Address posted on the house with 6” tall letters, the address may need to be posted at the street and any forks in the driveway.
  • Insulation Installers Certificate to be posted
  • Where required, other agency approvals and or certifications should be emailed to the office prior to the Final inspection. Examples are:
    • Final Southwest District Health approval
    • Fire District Final Approval
    • Roadway certification
    • Final Elevation Certificate