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Manufactured / Mobile Home Setup Permit in Star, Idaho

Required for setting manufactured, modular, or mobile homes in Star. Includes separate mobile home setup fee. Separate MEP permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Building permit required for setting a manufactured, modular, or mobile home
  • Apply via IWORQ Permit Portal (staridpermit.portal.iworq.net)
  • Separate electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits required
  • Sewer certificate required from Star Sewer & Water District if connecting to public sewer

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Fee schedule

Mobile Home Set-up FeeCity of Star Fee Information page (staridaho.org/1249/Fee-Information)
$100.00
Modular/Manufactured/Mobile Home — Electrical PermitCity of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03
$65.00
Modular/Manufactured/Mobile Home — Mechanical PermitCity of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03
$65.00
Modular/Manufactured/Mobile Home — Plumbing PermitCity of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03
$65.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Star building department
~1–5 business days

How long did your Manufactured / Mobile Home Setup Permit permit actually take in Star?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Setup / Foundation

    Inspect foundation, tie-downs, and placement; schedule online via IWORQ Portal before 4:00 PM for next-business-day inspection.

  2. 2

    Final

    All work complete including MEP connections; Certificate of Occupancy issued after passing final inspection.

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

Tips

  • Separate MEP permits ($65 each) are required in addition to the $100 mobile home setup fee.
  • Sewer certificate from Star Sewer & Water District required for new public sewer connections.

Frequently asked questions

Star requires a manufactured / mobile home setup permit for: Building permit required for setting a manufactured, modular, or mobile home; Apply via IWORQ Permit Portal (staridpermit.portal.iworq.net); Separate electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits required; Sewer certificate required from Star Sewer & Water District if connecting to public sewer. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Star Building Department at 208-286-7247 before starting work.

In Star, the published Mobile Home Set-up Fee is: $100.00. Additional published fees: Modular/Manufactured/Mobile Home — Electrical Permit — $65.00; Modular/Manufactured/Mobile Home — Mechanical Permit — $65.00; Modular/Manufactured/Mobile Home — Plumbing Permit — $65.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a manufactured / mobile home setup permit in Star typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Star Building Department at 208-286-7247.

You'll need: Permit Application (online via IWORQ Portal). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Star requires 2 inspection(s) for a manufactured / mobile home setup permit, in order: Setup / Foundation, Final. Schedule each through City of Star Building Department (208-286-7247).

Apply through City of Star Building Department at 10769 W. State St., P.O. Box 130, Star, ID 83669. Phone: 208-286-7247, email: building@staridaho.org. Office hours: Inspections scheduled online by 4:00 PM prior business day; next-day inspections only (no weekend inspections). Official information: https://staridaho.org/1243/Building-Department.

Star, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — with amendments; effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC, Parts I, II, III, IX) — with Idaho amendments (Idaho Residential Code 2020 Edition); effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — with amendments (Idaho Energy Conservation Code 2020 Edition); effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — effective January 1, 2021; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted statewide by the Idaho Electrical Board (IDAPA 24.39.10), effective July 1, 2024; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Fuel and Gas Code (IFGC) — effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Residential Code Parts V and VI (mechanical) — effective January 1, 2021; 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code (ISPC) — based on 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code; effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — administered by Idaho Fire Marshal; effective January 1, 2021. Local amendments apply — see the Star 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 Star building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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