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

Estimated time frame to approval: 6-8 weeks (will vary by application and workload)

Ag-Exempt Building Permit Packet
Building Permit Application Packet
Manufactured Home/Mobile Home Permit Application PacketMobile Home Pre-1976 Form
Elevation Certificate (if structure is within a floodzone)

Applications accepted in person 8am-12pm / 1-3:30pm (Closed for Lunch)
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Submit completed application packet and $70 Zoning Compliance fee & $180 Residential Plan Review fee and/or a $70 Development Permit (floodplain only)  in person.

Flood Plain Development Permit application

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.

Building permit fees average 2% of total market value. Building permit fees and impact fees are due upon pick-up of building permit.
Impact Fee Schedule

Mechanical Permit Applications

Estimated time frame to approval: 1-2 days (will vary by application and workload)

Mechanical Permit – New Construction
Mechanical Permit – Commercial
Mechanical Permit – Retro
Re-Inspection – Fee
Mechanical Fee Schedule
Credit Card Authorization

We accept Visa, Master card and Discover with an approximate 3% convenience fee included in the charge by the credit card company.

Mechanical
Submit completed application packet (1 PDF) and completed credit card authorization (separate PDF) to BuildingInfo@canyoncounty.id.gov

Schedule an Inspection: 208-454-7460

Inspections may ONLY be scheduled through the inspection line. Please call to schedule all Building and HVAC 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.  They all have sanitizer in their vehicles and will practice social distancing of 6’+ from any customers they may encounter.  

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 the 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 also handled by the Building Division.  All codes have the same purpose; to protect the health, safety and welfare of the building occupants.