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Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Boise, Idaho

Required for all new single-family dwellings, duplexes, and townhouses in Boise. Covers structural construction, framing, envelope, and all associated systems.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • All new residential construction requires a building permit and plan review approval
  • Submit online at permits.cityofboise.org or in person at 150 N Capitol Blvd
  • Plans must meet 2018 IRC and 2018 IECC requirements
  • ePlanReview required for digital plan submission

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Fee schedule

Building Permit — valuation $1 to $2,000Boise Building Code Fee Schedule, Table 1-A (Oct 2021, confirmed identical in Oct 2023)
$26.37 for the first $500, plus $2.95 per each additional $100 or fraction thereof
Building Permit — valuation $2,001 to $25,000
$70.76 for the first $2,000, plus $12.71 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Building Permit — valuation $25,001 to $50,000
$362.80 for the first $25,000, plus $9.30 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Building Permit — valuation $50,001 to $100,000
$595.30 for the first $50,000, plus $6.35 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Building Permit — valuation $100,001 and up
$913.09 for the first $100,000, plus $5.17 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Residential Plan Review (1- and 2-family dwellings, townhouses, and accessory structures)Per Boise Building Code Fee Schedule item 9
20% of the building permit fee
Reinspection Fee
$55 per occurrence

Review timeline

Plan reviewBoise’s published plan-review target
9–123 business days

How long did your Residential Building Permit (New Construction) permit actually take in Boise?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footings

    Before concrete pour — forms, rebar, anchor bolts verified

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing, sheathing, and rough-in trades — before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    Energy / Insulation

    Insulation and energy code compliance items before drywall

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete, ready for certificate of occupancy

See the full Boise inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Boise offers both online (ePlanReview) and in-person plan submission; PDS recommends meeting a plan reviewer in person for complex projects.
  • Level 1 (simpler) new SFD permits average 9 days first review; Level 2 projects average 15 days first review (now slightly over the City's <14-day target) per April–June 2026 timeframe report.
  • Schedule inspections by calling (208) 608-7070 before 7:30 a.m. for same-day service; morning (8 a.m.–noon) and afternoon (1–5 p.m.) slots available.
  • Frost depth is 24 inches minimum — footings must extend below this depth.
  • City Approved Plans must be on site during all inspections.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. All new residential construction in Boise requires a building permit and plan review approval from the Planning and Development Services Building Division. Apply online at permits.cityofboise.org or in person at 150 N Capitol Blvd.

In Boise, the published Building Permit — valuation $1 to $2,000 is: $26.37 for the first $500, plus $2.95 per each additional $100 or fraction thereof. Additional published fees: Building Permit — valuation $2,001 to $25,000 — $70.76 for the first $2,000, plus $12.71 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Building Permit — valuation $25,001 to $50,000 — $362.80 for the first $25,000, plus $9.30 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Building Permit — valuation $50,001 to $100,000 — $595.30 for the first $50,000, plus $6.35 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Building Permit — valuation $100,001 and up — $913.09 for the first $100,000, plus $5.17 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Residential Plan Review (1- and 2-family dwellings, townhouses, and accessory structures) — 20% of the building permit fee; Reinspection Fee — $55 per occurrence. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Per Boise's April–June 2026 processing timeframe report, Level 1 single-family dwellings average 9 days for first review (target: under 10 days). Level 2 projects average 15 days for first review (target: under 14 days — currently running slightly over target per the City's own report). Ready-to-issue time adds additional days after plan review, currently averaging 36 days for Level 1 and 123 days for Level 2.

You'll need: Completed Permit Application (Form 402/404); New Residential Submittal Checklist; Construction Drawings; Energy Code Compliance Form. Depending on your project, Boise may also ask for: Contractor Registration Declaration Form. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Boise requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Foundation / Footings, Framing, Energy / Insulation, Final. Schedule each through Boise Planning and Development Services — Building Division ((208) 608-7070).

Apply through Boise Planning and Development Services — Building Division at 150 N Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702. Phone: (208) 608-7070, email: permits@cityofboise.org. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed holidays). Official information: https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/planning-and-development-services/building/.

Boise, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — with Appendices H (Signs) and J (Grading); Mass Timber provisions only of the 2021 IBC; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), Parts I–IV and IX — with Appendices Q (Tiny Houses) and S (Strawbale Construction); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code (based on the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code, including Chapter 13 – Medical Gas); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — effective April 26, 2024; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — with Appendices B, C, D, F and L; 2019 NFPA 13; 2019 NFPA 72; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — commercial and residential projects with 3+ units; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — commercial and residential projects with 3+ units; 2018 IRC Parts V and VI — single- and two-family residential mechanical and fuel gas. Local amendments apply — see the Boise overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Boise building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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