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Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Kuna, Idaho

Required for any mechanical equipment installation in Kuna. It is unlawful to perform any mechanical equipment installation without first obtaining a mechanical permit from the City of Kuna. Applies to residential and commercial work. (Verified 2026-07-16: re-rendered the live fee schedule PDF to image; the commercial/industrial ×0.02 formula is confirmed exact as printed, not drift — prior audit flag was a false alarm.)

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Mechanical permit required before commencing any mechanical equipment installation
  • Submit Mechanical Permit Application (PDF) to the Building Department
  • New residential mechanical work requires separate permit from the building permit

Required documents

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Fee schedule

New Residential MechanicalResolution R57-2021
$93.00
New Residential Mechanical with FireplaceResolution R57-2021
$128.00
New Residential Mechanical — Additional Furnace/Fireplace
$93.00
Existing Residential — Base Permit FeeResolution R74-2023A
$100
Existing Residential — Mechanical Equipment FeeResolution R74-2023A
$30 + $15 per additional appliance
Commercial/Industrial Mechanical Permit (contract value ≤$10,000)Resolution R74-2023A
$60 + (contract value × 0.02)
Commercial/Industrial Mechanical Permit ($10,001–$100,000)Resolution R74-2023A
$260 + ((contract value − $10,000) × 0.01)
Commercial/Industrial Mechanical Permit (contract value >$100,000)Resolution R74-2023A; tier confirmed on live fee schedule 2026-07-16, previously missing from this file
$1,160 + ((contract value − $100,000) × 0.005)
Re-inspection FeeResolution R57-2021
$65 each (after each failed attempt)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Kuna building department
~3–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In Mechanical

    Inspection of mechanical rough-in prior to covering

  2. 2

    Final Mechanical

    Final inspection of mechanical installation

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

Tips

  • Mechanical permits are available at the City of Kuna Building Department
  • A permit must be obtained prior to commencement of any mechanical installation work
  • Residential work requiring HVAC: obtain mechanical permit in addition to the building permit

Frequently asked questions

Kuna requires a mechanical / hvac permit for: Mechanical permit required before commencing any mechanical equipment installation; Submit Mechanical Permit Application (PDF) to the Building Department; New residential mechanical work requires separate permit from the building permit. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Kuna Building Department at (208) 922-5546 before starting work.

In Kuna, the published New Residential Mechanical is: $93.00. Additional published fees: New Residential Mechanical with Fireplace — $128.00; New Residential Mechanical — Additional Furnace/Fireplace — $93.00; Existing Residential — Base Permit Fee — $100; Existing Residential — Mechanical Equipment Fee — $30 + $15 per additional appliance; Commercial/Industrial Mechanical Permit (contract value ≤$10,000) — $60 + (contract value × 0.02); Commercial/Industrial Mechanical Permit ($10,001–$100,000) — $260 + ((contract value − $10,000) × 0.01); Commercial/Industrial Mechanical Permit (contract value >$100,000) — $1,160 + ((contract value − $100,000) × 0.005); Re-inspection Fee — $65 each (after each failed attempt). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a mechanical / hvac permit in Kuna typically runs 3–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Kuna Building Department at (208) 922-5546.

You'll need: Mechanical Permit Application (PDF). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Kuna requires 2 inspection(s) for a mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Rough-In Mechanical, Final Mechanical. Schedule each through City of Kuna Building Department ((208) 922-5546).

Apply through City of Kuna Building Department at 751 W. 4th Street, P.O. Box 13, Kuna, ID 83634. Phone: (208) 922-5546, email: BuildingPermits@KunaID.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; inspection requests must be submitted prior to 4:00 PM for next business day. Official information: https://kunacity.id.gov/119/Building-Department.

Kuna, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted statewide per Idaho Building Code Act; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC, Parts I, II, III and IX) — adopted statewide; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted statewide; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted statewide; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted statewide; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted statewide; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70) — adopted via Idaho Electrical Board; 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code (ISPC) — based on 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — administered by Idaho Fire Marshal. Local amendments apply — see the Kuna 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 Kuna building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.