Building

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)

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
Elevation Certificate (if structure is within a floodzone)
Flood Plain Development Permit application

Building Permit Fee & Value Table

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.
Permit Fee Schedule

Schedule an Inspection: (208)-454-7460

Inspections may ONLY be scheduled through the inspection line. Please call to schedule all inspection requests. Please don’t schedule an inspection before the work is ready; this may result in a $50 re-inspection fee. All inspectors work remotely. 

PLEASE NOTE:  All Electrical and Plumbing applications and inspections are handled by the State of Idaho, Department of Building Safety 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.

• Footing/Setback
• Basement Walls/Retaining Walls
• Pre-Floor Sheathing
• Shear Panels 1
• Shear Panels 2
• Stucco
• HVAC
• Framing
• Energy Code
• Final Inspection may include
• Final State Electrical Inspection
• Final State Plumbing Inspection
• Final CC Mechanical Inspection
• Final Southwest District Health approval
• Insulation Certification
• 6″ Street Address posted
• Vapor barrier in crawl space
• Other Life/Safety codes
• Approved Plans and posted address must be on-site for each inspection.

Administrative Staff
The administrative staff of the Development Services Department operates as a team to administer the zoning, subdivision, building, and public nuisance ordinances. Established processes and standardized forms are used to process applications, issue permits, schedule and conduct public hearings and enforce ordinances. Procedures are constantly evaluated in an attempt to update our processes, forms and ordinances for ease of use and easy-to-follow processes. We welcome your feedback.

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.