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Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel) in Garden City, Idaho

Required for residential new construction, additions, remodels, re-roofs, and other projects that require a building permit in Garden City. Building permits are submitted to Garden City; plan review is performed by SAFEbuilt and IDOPL under contract. Work exempt from permit is listed in Garden City Code 7-2-3 F (Section R105.2). Garden City's valuation-based fee table is established by Resolution 1239-26 (effective February 23, 2025).

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Submit Building Permit Application — Residential to Garden City Development Services
  • Permit fee must be paid prior to plan review (structure plan review fees are separate from permit issuance fee)
  • Plans reviewed by SAFEbuilt and/or IDOPL for code compliance; Garden City P&Z conducts design compliance review
  • Design Professional Building Plans Certification Form required for projects that have gone through Design Review, P&Z, or City Council hearings
  • Resubmittal Form required with any plan changes or resubmitted documents ($40 fee per resubmittal)
  • ACHD impact fee receipt required prior to permit issuance
  • Permit must be posted on site; inspections will not be conducted without posted permit
  • Work exempt from permit: one-story detached accessory structures ≤120 sq ft, fences ≤7 ft, retaining walls ≤4 ft (without surcharge), minor repair/maintenance (see GCC 7-2-3 F, Section R105.2)

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Fee schedule

Building Permit — $0.01 to $2,000 valuationGarden City Development Services Fee Schedule, Resolution 1239-26 Exhibit A (effective 2/23/2025). Valuation determined by ICC BVD table or actual project cost, whichever is greater.
$150.00
Building Permit — $2,000.01 to $25,000 valuationGarden City Development Services Fee Schedule, Resolution 1239-26 Exhibit A (effective 2/23/2025)
$150.00 for the first $2,000 + $17.08 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Building Permit — $25,000.01 to $100,000 valuationGarden City Development Services Fee Schedule, Resolution 1239-26 Exhibit A (effective 2/23/2025)
$542.84 for the first $25,000 + $12.32 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Building Permit — $100,000.01 to $1,000,000 valuationGarden City Development Services Fee Schedule, Resolution 1239-26 Exhibit A (effective 2/23/2025)
$1,466.84 for the first $100,000 + $7.97 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Building Permit — $1,000,000.01 to $10,000,000 valuationGarden City Development Services Fee Schedule, Resolution 1239-26 Exhibit A (effective 2/23/2025)
$8,639.84 for the first $1,000,000 + $7.32 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Structure Plan Review — Residential (value > $20,000)Garden City Development Services Fee Schedule, Resolution 1239-26 Exhibit A. Must be paid prior to review. Projects with value < $20,000 billed at $155/hour.
50% of Building Permit fee
Design Compliance Review — Single Family / Two FamilyGarden City Development Services Fee Schedule, Resolution 1239-26 Exhibit A (planning review for residential)
$160.00
Administrative Set Up (all permits)Garden City Development Services Fee Schedule, Resolution 1239-26 Exhibit A — initial administrative set up fee for all permits
$80.00
Resubmittal Filing (each resubmittal)Garden City Development Services Fee Schedule, Resolution 1239-26 Exhibit A
$40.00
Re-inspection or additional inspectionsGarden City Development Services Fee Schedule, Resolution 1239-26 Exhibit A
$80.00/hour minimum 1 hour

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Garden City building department
~10–30 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing / Foundation

    Before concrete pour — schedule by 4:00 PM prior day via Inspection Hotline (208) 472-2920 or online Inspection Request Form. Inspections will not be conducted if fees have not been paid or permit is not posted on site.

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing complete, before insulation or wall cover — building inspection by SAFEbuilt/IDOPL

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans; Certificate of Occupancy issued upon passing all required inspections

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

Tips

  • Garden City contracts building plan review and inspections to SAFEbuilt (structural) and IDOPL — permits are still submitted to Garden City.
  • M/E/P permits (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) are obtained DIRECTLY through the Idaho Division of Building Safety (DOPL) — not through Garden City.
  • Schedule all building inspections by 4:00 PM the prior day via the Inspection Hotline (208) 472-2920 or the online Inspection Request Form at gardencityidaho.org/inspections/. Same-day inspections are not available.
  • Plan review fees (50% of permit fee for residential > $20,000) must be paid prior to review, in addition to the permit fee.
  • A Resubmittal Form ($40 fee) is required for any plan changes or re-submitted documents.
  • ACHD impact fees must be paid and receipt provided to Garden City before a permit is issued.
  • Fees may be paid by cash, credit card, ACH, or check. Purchase orders are not accepted.
  • Valuation is the greater of the ICC Building Valuation Data (BVD) table or actual project cost — submit Building Valuation Calculator (Excel) or document actual costs.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, and they are obtained separately from Garden City. M/E/P permits are issued directly by the Idaho Division of Building Safety (DOPL). Contact DOPL for all trade permits. Garden City only issues the structural building permit.

In Garden City, the published Building Permit — $0.01 to $2,000 valuation is: $150.00. Additional published fees: Building Permit — $2,000.01 to $25,000 valuation — $150.00 for the first $2,000 + $17.08 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Building Permit — $25,000.01 to $100,000 valuation — $542.84 for the first $25,000 + $12.32 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Building Permit — $100,000.01 to $1,000,000 valuation — $1,466.84 for the first $100,000 + $7.97 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Building Permit — $1,000,000.01 to $10,000,000 valuation — $8,639.84 for the first $1,000,000 + $7.32 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Structure Plan Review — Residential (value > $20,000) — 50% of Building Permit fee; Design Compliance Review — Single Family / Two Family — $160.00; Administrative Set Up (all permits) — $80.00; Resubmittal Filing (each resubmittal) — $40.00; Re-inspection or additional inspections — $80.00/hour minimum 1 hour. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a residential building permit (new construction / addition / remodel) in Garden City typically runs 10–30 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Garden City Development Services — Building Division at 208-472-2921.

You'll need: Building Permit Application — Residential. Depending on your project, Garden City may also ask for: Design Professional Building Plans Certification Form; Resubmittal Form. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Garden City requires 3 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction / addition / remodel), in order: Footing / Foundation, Framing, Final. Schedule each through City of Garden City Development Services — Building Division (208-472-2921).

Apply through City of Garden City Development Services — Building Division at 6015 N Glenwood St, Garden City, ID 83714-1347. Phone: 208-472-2921, email: building@gardencityidaho.org. Office hours: Mon & Fri 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Tue & Thu 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM; Wed 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; closed daily 12:00–1:00 PM for lunch. Official information: https://gardencityidaho.org/departments/development-services/building-services/.

Garden City, Idaho has adopted: International Building Code (IBC) — as adopted by the State of Idaho / Idaho Building Code Board; Garden City adoption via Ord. 995-18 (2-26-2018); International Residential Code (IRC), Parts I through IV and IX — as adopted by the State of Idaho / Idaho Building Code Board; Garden City adoption via Ord. 995-18; International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — as adopted by the State of Idaho / Idaho Building Code Board; Garden City adoption via Ord. 995-18; International Mechanical Code (IMC) — as adopted by the State of Idaho; International Fuel and Gas Code (IFGC) — as adopted by the State of Idaho; National Electrical Code (NEC) — administered through Idaho Division of Occupational & Professional Licenses (DOPL); electrical permits issued directly by DOPL; Idaho State Plumbing Code (ISPC) — administered through Idaho Division of Occupational & Professional Licenses (DOPL); plumbing permits issued directly by DOPL. Local amendments apply — see the Garden City overview page for the full list.

Garden City contracts building plan review and structural inspections to SAFEbuilt (Alan Chambers, achambers@safebuilt.com, 208-550-0520) and IDOPL (Russ Gardina, Russ.Gardina@dopl.idaho.gov, 208-606-5915). Permits are submitted to Garden City Development Services but reviewed by these contractors. Planning & Zoning also reviews plans for design compliance.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.

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

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