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Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Eagle, Idaho

Required for new single-family dwellings, accessory dwelling units, detached garages and shops, sheds, and additions in Eagle. All residential and commercial structures — and appurtenances connected or attached — require a permit for new construction, additions, alterations, relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, or demolition. Plan review turnaround for single-family homes, ADUs, detached garages/shops, and sheds is currently 6 weeks (high-volume notice published by the Building Division). Applications submitted via the Contractor Portal or in person at 660 E Civic Lane.

Verified 2026-07-17 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Building permit required for all new single-family dwellings, additions, accessory dwelling units, detached garages, shops, and sheds
  • Submit permit application with all required documentation and building plans for review
  • Plans checked for compliance with 2018 IRC and applicable codes; plan reviewer red-marks issues or calls to discuss corrections
  • New Residential and Addition Checklist Master 2023 Building Permit Requirements must accompany the application
  • Contractor Registration Verification Form required for contractors new to Eagle Contractor
  • Pole barns/post-frame buildings require a stamped engineered design from a Licensed Design Professional or Licensed Professional Engineer
  • If heated/cooled, a separate mechanical permit required and work must be performed by an Idaho state-licensed contractor Contractor

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Fee schedule

Building Permit — new construction (valuation-based per ICC Building Valuation Data Aug 2022)Eagle Building Department Fee Schedule (Resolution 23-34, amended Dec 19, 2023 — document header reads 'Amended with Resolution 23-34, December 19, 2023', re-confirmed live 2026-07-16/17, fee figures unchanged). Square-foot construction costs are adopted from ICC Building Valuation Data dated August 2022 (cityofeagle.org/DocumentCenter/View/7455, confirmed still the live edition cited on the fee schedule as of the Dec 2023 amendment). Use Residential Permit Fee Estimator (XLS) at cityofeagle.org/DocumentCenter/View/563.
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
Plan CheckingEagle Building Department Fee Schedule (Resolution 23-34)
$65.00 minimum plus $65.00 per hour or portion thereof
Demolition PermitEagle Building Department Fee Schedule (Resolution 23-34)
$65.00

Review timeline

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

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing / Foundation

    Submit online via Contractor Portal before 4:00 PM for next-business-day inspection; footing inspections shall be approximately one hour prior to pouring concrete. Pouring times must be scheduled between 9 AM and 4 PM.

  2. 2

    Framing

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

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans; Certificate of Occupancy issued after passing final inspection

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

Tips

  • Plan review turnaround for single-family homes, ADUs, detached garages/shops, sheds, and additions is currently 6 weeks (published by Eagle Building Division). Revisions extend turnaround time beyond the 6-week target. Re-confirmed live 2026-07-17: cityofeagle.org/153/Building still states "Single Family Home, Accessory Dwelling Units, Detached Garage/Shops, Sheds, Additions, Swimming Pools: 6 WEEKS" verbatim under a "CURRENT PLAN REVIEW TURNAROUND TIMES" heading — this maps to reviewTimelineDays.max=42; the page publishes only that single figure (no explicit minimum), so reviewTimelineDays.min=30 here is an internal estimated floor, not a literal quoted figure from the source.
  • Townhome plan review takes 6–8 weeks and requires Design Review approval from Planning & Zoning first.
  • All inspection requests must be submitted through the Contractor Portal (eagle_permit.portal.iworq.net) before 4:00 PM to receive an inspection the next business day.
  • Requests submitted after 4:00 PM on Friday are scheduled for the following Tuesday. Holiday Mondays push this to Wednesday.
  • Use the Residential Permit Fee Estimator spreadsheet (XLS) to estimate your permit fee before applying.
  • Never guess whether you need a permit — call the Building Division at 208-489-8760 (9 AM–4 PM) to confirm.
  • Pole barns and post-frame buildings require a stamped engineered design — IRC prescriptive path does not apply to these structures.
  • Working without a permit may result in double fees or civil penalties at the city's direction.

Frequently asked questions

Eagle requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: Building permit required for all new single-family dwellings, additions, accessory dwelling units, detached garages, shops, and sheds; Submit permit application with all required documentation and building plans for review; Plans checked for compliance with 2018 IRC and applicable codes; plan reviewer red-marks issues or calls to discuss corrections; New Residential and Addition Checklist Master 2023 Building Permit Requirements must accompany the application; Contractor Registration Verification Form required for contractors new to Eagle; Pole barns/post-frame buildings require a stamped engineered design from a Licensed Design Professional or Licensed Professional Engineer; If heated/cooled, a separate mechanical permit required and work must be performed by an Idaho state-licensed contractor. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Eagle Building Division at 208-489-8760 before starting work.

In Eagle, the published Building Permit — new construction (valuation-based per ICC Building Valuation Data Aug 2022) 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; Plan Checking — $65.00 minimum plus $65.00 per hour or portion thereof; Demolition Permit — $65.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Eagle's published plan review turnaround time for single-family homes, ADUs, detached garages/shops, sheds, and additions is currently 6 weeks (high-volume notice on cityofeagle.org/153/Building). Revisions reset the clock. Townhomes take 6–8 weeks and require Planning & Zoning Design Review approval first.

You'll need: New Residential Building/Addition Submittal Checklist; New Residential and Addition Check List Master 2023 (PDF); Construction Drawings (site plan, foundation, floor plan, framing, elevations, sections, details). Depending on your project, Eagle may also ask for: Contractor Registration Verification Form. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Submit all inspection requests online through the Eagle Contractor Portal (eagle_permit.portal.iworq.net) before 4:00 PM to receive an inspection the next business day. You will need your permit number and access code. Footing inspections must be scheduled approximately one hour before the pour.

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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