Plumbing Permit in Star, Idaho
Required for all plumbing work on residential and commercial properties in Star. Purchased separately from the building permit. Approved and issued same day if associated building permit is already approved. Fee schedule based on Resolution 2025-03 (approved 6/17/2025).
Verified 2026-06-29 · Source
When you need this permit
- Plumbing permit required in addition to and separate from any building permit
- Apply via IWORQ Permit Portal (staridpermit.portal.iworq.net)
- Work performed by Idaho state-licensed plumbing contractor for commercial; homeowners may perform their own plumbing work on their primary/secondary residence
Required documents
- Req
Permit Application (online via IWORQ Portal)
Submitted online; contractor must be registered in City system
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Residential Plumbing — Single Family under 1,500 sq. ft. | $130.00 | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 (staridaho.org/DocumentCenter/View/1603/Mechanical-Electrical--Plumbing-Fee-Schedule) |
| New Residential Plumbing — Single Family 1,501–2,500 sq. ft. | $195.00 | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 |
| New Residential Plumbing — Single Family 2,501–3,500 sq. ft. | $260.00 | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 |
| New Residential Plumbing — Single Family 3,501–4,500 sq. ft. | $325.00 | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 |
| New Residential Plumbing — Modular/Manufactured/Mobile Home | $65.00 | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 |
| New Residential — Sewer and Water | $65.00 | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 |
| New Residential — Sewer Only | $50.00 | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 |
| New Residential — Water Only | $50.00 | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 |
| Existing Residential Plumbing | $65.00 | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 |
| Additional Fixtures (existing residential) | $10.00 per fixture | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 |
| Water Heater, Water Softener, Lawn Sprinkler | $65.00 | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 |
| Commercial/Other — valuation-based | Up to $20,000: multiply by 3% add $60; $20,001–$100,000: subtract $20,000, multiply by 2%, add $660; over $100,001: subtract $100,000, multiply by 1%, add $2,260 | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 |
| Re-inspection Fee | $65.00 | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 |
Review timeline
1–1 business days
Star’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Rough Plumbing
Before walls are closed; schedule online via IWORQ Portal before 4:00 PM for next-business-day inspection.
- 2
Final Plumbing
All plumbing work complete; scheduled separately from rough inspection.
Tips
- Plumbing permits are issued same day if the associated building permit is already approved.
- A sewer certificate from Star Sewer & Water District (208-286-7388, starswd.com) is required before obtaining a building permit for any new home with public sewer.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.
- City of Star Building Department — official building department
- Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Fee Schedule — Resolution 2025-03, approved 6/17/2025
- Fee Information | City of Star
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