IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE CORRECT PERMIT TYPE, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE AT (208)446-1040 FOR CLARITY PRIOR TO BEGINNING THE APPLICATION PROCESS.
*AS OF 4/29/2024 OUR OFFICE IS ENDING COLD WEATHER CONCRETE GUIDELINES FOR FOOTING, STEMWALL AND SLAB INSPECTIONS.
As of March 23, 2022: Photos are NOT accepted in lieu of visual inspections for Ice & Water Shield. Please plan and schedule inspections accordingly.
THE INSPECTORS CELL PHONES DO NOT ACCEPT TEXT MESSAGES OR PHOTOS.
PLEASE UPLOAD ANY DOCUMENTS OR PHOTOS REQUESTED TO THE PERMIT RECORD ON iMS .
* Attention : Community Development has updated from the ETrakiT system to iMS. Please register as a new user after clicking on the links above to apply or access permits/projects.
If you have any questions as to if your project requires a Building Permit, please contact us. Permits are also required prior to engaging in site disturbance activities such as grading, excavating and storm drainage or run-off control. (If a community water system is affected by site disturbance, inquiries are addressed to the Department of Environmental Quality.)
The Building Division has jurisdiction over structures erected within the County, not within City limits. Setting a mobile home on real property or converting a mobile home to real property also requires a permit from the Building Department.
Structures are required to meet the regulations of the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, and the International Energy Conservation Code, which is enforced by building inspectors.
State inspectors (800-955-3044) do plumbing and electrical inspections. Questions regarding water quality issues or septic systems should be directed to Panhandle Health. Questions concerning site access should be addressed to the Highway District and Fire District with jurisdiction.