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Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Meridian, Idaho

Required for all new single-family dwellings and duplexes in Meridian. Covers structural construction, framing, envelope, and all associated systems. All applications submitted online through the Citizen Access Portal; plans reviewed electronically through Project Dox.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

  • All new residential construction requires a building permit and plan review
  • Apply online through the Citizen Access Portal at citizenportal.meridiancity.org — available 24/7
  • All drawings and documents uploaded through Project Dox (ePlan Review) following Meridian's submittal standards and checklists
  • New Residential Submittal Checklist must accompany the application (available at meridiancity.org/community-development/building/customer-information/residential-checklists/)
  • ACCA-approved Manual J, D, and S load calculations required for all new residential construction
  • Plans must comply with 2018 IRC and 2018 IECC with Meridian local amendments

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Application Fee — Residential (new projects)City of Meridian Fee Schedule, Section 1.1, Resolution No. 18-2110 (apps.meridiancity.org/CITYFEEWEB/)
$150 (non-refundable; applied to building permit fee)
Building Permit — valuation-based (Residential/Commercial Permit Fee Calculation Formula)City of Meridian Fee Schedule, Section 1.1, Resolution No. 18-2110; project value for new residential calculated at $94.06 per sq ft per BVD table
$50 base fee plus $5.50 for each additional $1,000 of project value or fraction thereof
Re-inspection FeeCity of Meridian Fee Schedule, Section 1.1, Resolution No. 18-2110
$45 per occurrence (first re-inspection); $90 (double fee for repeat re-inspections)

Review timeline

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

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Pre-Construction

    Required before any footing work — inspector reviews all required inspections and provides key contact information

  2. 2

    Foundation / Footings

    Before concrete pour — verify forms, rebar, anchor bolts, and that footings extend to frost line (24 inches minimum)

  3. 3

    Framing

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

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans; certificate of occupancy issued after passing

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

Tips

  • Apply through the Citizen Access Portal at citizenportal.meridiancity.org — available 24/7. Plans are reviewed electronically through Project Dox.
  • A Pre-Construction inspection is required before any footing work begins on new residential construction.
  • Frost depth is 24 inches minimum in Meridian — all footings must extend to frost line.
  • ACCA-approved Manual J, D, and S load calculations are required for all new construction.
  • Schedule inspections online through the Citizen Access Portal or call the inspection line at (208) 887-1155 before 8:00 AM for same-day scheduling.
  • Track current processing timelines on the Community Development Department Timeline Expectations spreadsheet linked from the Building Services page.

Frequently asked questions

Meridian requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: All new residential construction requires a building permit and plan review; Apply online through the Citizen Access Portal at citizenportal.meridiancity.org — available 24/7; All drawings and documents uploaded through Project Dox (ePlan Review) following Meridian's submittal standards and checklists; New Residential Submittal Checklist must accompany the application (available at meridiancity.org/community-development/building/customer-information/residential-checklists/); ACCA-approved Manual J, D, and S load calculations required for all new residential construction; Plans must comply with 2018 IRC and 2018 IECC with Meridian local amendments. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Meridian Community Development — Building Services at (208) 887-2211 before starting work.

The application fee is $150 (non-refundable, applied to permit). The building permit fee is calculated at $50 base plus $5.50 per $1,000 of project value or fraction thereof. Meridian uses $94.06 per sq ft as the default residential valuation. Use the fee calculator at apps.meridiancity.org/CITYFEEWEB/ for an estimate.

Plan review for a residential building permit (new construction) in Meridian typically runs 10–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Meridian Community Development — Building Services at (208) 887-2211.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; New Residential Submittal Checklist and Standards; Construction Drawings (Site Plan, Foundation, Floor Plan, Framing, Elevations, Wall Bracing, Sections and Details); Energy Compliance Documentation; ACCA Manual J, D, and S Load Calculations. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Meridian requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Pre-Construction, Foundation / Footings, Framing, Final. Schedule each through Meridian Community Development — Building Services ((208) 887-2211).

Apply online 24/7 through the Citizen Access Portal at citizenportal.meridiancity.org. After paying the application fee, you will receive an email invitation to upload plans and documents through the Project Dox ePlan Review system. Use the New Residential Submittal Checklist from the Residential Checklists page.

Meridian, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — with local amendments; effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — with local amendments; effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) — with local amendments; effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — with local amendments; effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — with local amendments; effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Fuel & Gas Code (IFGC) — with local amendments; effective January 1, 2021; 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code (ISPC, based on the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code) — effective January 1, 2021; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted via Idaho HB337 (IC 54-1001), effective July 1, 2023. Local amendments apply — see the Meridian overview page for the full list.

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

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