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Commercial Building Permit (New Construction / Tenant Improvement) in Eagle, Idaho

Required for all new commercial and industrial buildings, multi-family dwellings (three or more units), tenant improvements, remodels, and change-of-occupancy projects in Eagle. Governed by the 2018 IBC. Plan review turnaround is currently 6–8 weeks (high-volume notice published by Eagle Building Division). Design Review approval from Planning & Zoning is required before applying for commercial permits. Applications submitted via the Contractor Portal or in person.

Verified 2026-07-17 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Design Review approval from Eagle Planning & Zoning Department required before building permit application
  • Submit commercial building permit application with Commercial Certificate of Project Value Form (required)
  • Contractor Registration Verification Form required for contractors new to Eagle Contractor
  • Design Professional in Responsible Charge Form required if applicable
  • Foundation-only permits available for commercial projects (not residential)
  • Tenant improvements and remodels use the Tenant Improvements & Remodels Permit Application
  • Change of occupancy uses the Change of Occupancy and/or Tenant ONLY Permit Application

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Fee schedule

Commercial / Industrial building permit (valuation-based, Other Installations table)Eagle Building Department Fee Schedule (Resolution 23-34, amended Dec 19, 2023 per document header; fee figures re-confirmed live 2026-07-17, unchanged). Use the Commercial Permit Fee Estimator (XLS) at cityofeagle.org/DocumentCenter/View/212.
Cost up to $20,000: multiply by 3% plus $60; cost $20,001–$100,000: subtract $20,000, multiply by 2%, plus $660; cost over $100,001: subtract $100,000, multiply by 1%, plus $2,260
Re-inspection FeeEagle Building Department Fee Schedule (Resolution 23-34)
$65.00 minimum per occurrence
Multi-Family (Duplex, contractors only)Mechanical section of Eagle Building Department Fee Schedule (Resolution 23-34); building structural fees follow the valuation table
$260.00 per mechanical permit for new residential multi-family duplex

Review timeline

Plan reviewEagle’s published plan-review target
42–56 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation Only (commercial only)

    Foundation-only permits available for commercial projects — building may proceed with foundation while full permit review continues

  2. 2

    Framing / Structural

    After structural framing complete and before wall cover

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans and design review conditions; Certificate of Occupancy issued after passing

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

Tips

  • Commercial plan review turnaround is currently 6–8 weeks due to high volume (published by Eagle Building Division). This does not include the Design Review process through Planning & Zoning. Re-confirmed live 2026-07-17: cityofeagle.org/153/Building states "Due to volume Commercial Construction Plan Review Turnaround time: 6 – 8 Weeks" verbatim — this maps to reviewTimelineDays max=56 (8 weeks); the page's stated range would put the minimum at 42 days (6 weeks), not the 30 days currently in reviewTimelineDays.min, which is an internal estimated floor rather than a literal quoted figure from the source.
  • Design Review approval through Planning & Zoning is required before submitting a commercial building permit application.
  • Foundation-only permits are available for commercial projects, allowing foundation work to proceed while full plan review continues.
  • Use the Commercial Permit Fee Estimator (XLS) to estimate fees before applying.
  • All inspection requests submitted through the Contractor Portal before 4:00 PM for next-business-day scheduling.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. All commercial fences, retaining walls, and new construction require Design Review approval from the Eagle Planning & Zoning Department before a building permit can be issued. Commercial turnaround time of 6–8 weeks does not include the Design Review process.

In Eagle, the published Commercial / Industrial building permit (valuation-based, Other Installations table) is: Cost up to $20,000: multiply by 3% plus $60; cost $20,001–$100,000: subtract $20,000, multiply by 2%, plus $660; cost over $100,001: subtract $100,000, multiply by 1%, plus $2,260. Additional published fees: Re-inspection Fee — $65.00 minimum per occurrence; Multi-Family (Duplex, contractors only) — $260.00 per mechanical permit for new residential multi-family duplex. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Eagle's published plan-review target for a commercial building permit (new construction / tenant improvement) is 42–56 business days.

You'll need: New Commercial Buildings, Additions & Multi-Family Permit Application; Commercial Certificate of Project Value Form. Depending on your project, Eagle may also ask for: Contractor Registration Verification Form; Design Professional in Responsible Charge Form. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Eagle requires 3 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit (new construction / tenant improvement), in order: Foundation Only (commercial only), Framing / Structural, Final. Schedule each through City of Eagle Building Division (208-489-8760).

Apply through City of Eagle Building Division at 660 E Civic Lane, Eagle, ID 83616. Phone: 208-489-8760, email: building@cityofeagle.org. Office hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (phone hours). Official information: https://www.cityofeagle.org/153/Building.

Eagle, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) — effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Residential with State Amendments; effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Commercial; effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Fuel and Gas Code (IFGC) — effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — effective January 1, 2021; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70) — adopted via Idaho Electrical Board; 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code (ISPC — IAPMO) — effective January 1, 2021; 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; 2018 International Urban-Wildland Interface Code. Local amendments apply — see the Eagle overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-17.

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 Eagle building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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