Commercial Building Permit (New Construction & TI) in Star, Idaho
Required for all new commercial construction and tenant improvements in Star. Plans must be stamped and signed by a licensed architect including a full code analysis. All applications submitted online through the IWORQ Permit Portal. Typical review: 4–6 weeks; revisions add 3–4 weeks per cycle.
Verified 2026-06-29 · Source
When you need this permit
- Planning & Zoning approval required to verify proposed use is compatible with current zoning and that no other entitlements are needed
- All commercial projects require a sewer/water certificate from Star Sewer & Water District
- Architectural plans must be stamped and signed by a licensed architect with code analysis (code year, occupancy groups, construction types, floor areas, building height, fire suppression system)
- Civil drawings required per Public Works Department specifications
- Landscape drawings required including pressurized irrigation, street trees; if landscaping is used for stormwater mitigation, engineered design is required
- Soils/geotechnical reports required for new buildings per IBC standards
- Structural drawings and calculations must be stamped, signed, and dated by Idaho licensed design professional
- MEP floor plan must be stamped, signed, and dated by Idaho licensed design professional
- Plans submitted via IWORQ Portal (staridpermit.portal.iworq.net); plan size 24" × 36" in landscape orientation as PDF
- If structure is in flood plain, contact City Zoning Administrator before submitting
- Fire review required for Star Joint Fire Protection District (permits@starfirerescue.org); also contact ACHD Development Services and Central District Health / Southwest District Health as applicable
Required documents
- Req
Commercial Submittal Checklist & Standards (Form #307, Rev 02-2026)
City of Star's required commercial submittal checklist; available at staridaho.org/DocumentCenter/View/1638/Commercial-Submittal-Checklist--2026-02
- Req
Architectural Plans with Code Analysis
Must be stamped and signed by a licensed architect; code analysis must include code year, occupancy groups, construction types, all floor areas, building height, and fire suppression system specification
- Req
Civil and Landscape Drawings
Per Public Works Department specifications; landscape drawings must include pressurized irrigation and street trees
- Req
Soils / Geotechnical Report
Required for new commercial buildings per IBC standards; must be stamped and signed by Idaho licensed engineer
- Req
Structural Drawings and Calculations
Must be stamped, signed, and dated by Idaho licensed design professional
- Req
MEP Floor Plan
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing floor plan identifying all rooms by use with all associated MEP and legends; must be stamped, signed, and dated by Idaho licensed design professional
- Req
Project Narrative
Detailed narrative with full scope of work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Application Submittal Fee (non-refundable) | $200.00 | City of Star Fee Information page (staridaho.org/1249/Fee-Information). Applied toward total permit cost. Not refundable or transferable. |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (Table 1-A) | Valuation-based: e.g., $993.75 for first $100,000 plus $5.60 per $1,000 over $100,000 (to $500,000) | Table 1-A City of Star Building Permit Fees (staridaho.org/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=1637). Same table as residential. |
| Ada County Highway District — Single Family Attached Impact Fee | $3,182 | City of Star Fee Information page. For attached units. Contact ACHD for commercial-specific impact fees. |
| Re-inspection Fee | $65.00 | City of Star Fee Information page (staridaho.org/1249/Fee-Information) |
Review timeline
28–42 business days
Star’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Footing / Foundation
Schedule online via IWORQ Portal before 4:00 PM for next-business-day inspection.
- 2
Framing / Rough-In
After framing and rough-in trades complete, before insulation or wall cover.
- 3
Final / Certificate of Occupancy
All work complete per approved plans and fire authority approval; Certificate of Occupancy issued after passing final inspection.
Tips
- Commercial projects review in 4–6 weeks; each revision cycle adds 3–4 weeks.
- Obtain Planning & Zoning approval before submitting to Building — verify zoning compatibility first.
- Fire permits go through Star Joint Fire Protection District (permits@starfirerescue.org, 208-286-7772) separately from the City building permit.
- ACHD Development Services (dvs@achdidaho.org, 208-387-6170) approval is required before obtaining the City building permit.
- Central District Health or Southwest District Health review may be required depending on project location and type.
- All inspection requests must be submitted online through the IWORQ Portal by 4:00 PM the business day before the inspection.
Frequently asked questions
- What agencies must approve a commercial project in Star before the building permit is issued?
- Per the Star Commercial Submittal Checklist (Form #307), applicants must obtain certifications from: Star Sewer and Water District (sewer/water certificate), Star Joint Fire Protection District (fire permits), Ada County Highway District Development Services (access/traffic), and Central District Health or Southwest District Health (if applicable). The applicant signs a form confirming they are responsible for acquiring these prior to obtaining the City building permit.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.
- City of Star Building Department — official building department
- Commercial Submittal Checklist & Standards — Form #307 Rev 02-2026 (PDF)
- Fee Information | City of Star
- Frequently Asked Questions | City of Star Building Department
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 Star building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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