Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Star, Idaho

Star requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: All new construction requires a building permit; Contractors must complete the Contractor Registration Form before accessing the permit portal; All plans submitted online via IWORQ Portal (staridpermit.portal.iworq.net); no in-person paper submissions; Plan size must be 24" × 36" in landscape orientation with space reserved for City approval stamps; Sewer certificate required from Star Sewer & Water District for all new homes with sewer service; If structure is in flood plain, contact the City Zoning Administrator before submitting; Structures 4,000 sq. ft. or more require Fire review for hydrant flow adequacy; Soils/geotechnical report required if project includes a basement; must be stamped by Idaho licensed engineer; Structural drawings and calculations must be stamped, signed, and dated by Idaho licensed design professional if applicable; Fire sprinkler/alarm plans (3 sets, under separate cover) if required — may be deferred; Energy compliance required: Alternate Energy Path (signed, all pages) or Prescriptive Method; Plans must include a plan check report as the first pages of the submittal. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Star Building Department at 208-286-7247 before starting work.

In Star, the published Residential Application Submittal Fee (non-refundable) is: $100.00. Additional published fees: Building Permit Fee — Valuation $1 to $500 — $23.50; Building Permit Fee — Valuation $501 to $2,000 — $23.50 for first $500 plus $3.05 per each additional $100 or fraction thereof to $2,000; Building Permit Fee — Valuation $2,001 to $25,000 — $69.25 for first $2,000 plus $14 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof to $25,000; Building Permit Fee — Valuation $25,001 to $50,000 — $391.75 for first $25,000 plus $10.10 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof to $50,000; Building Permit Fee — Valuation $50,001 to $100,000 — $643.75 for first $50,000 plus $7 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof to $100,000; Building Permit Fee — Valuation $100,001 to $500,000 — $993.75 for first $100,000 plus $5.60 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof to $500,000; Building Permit Fee — Valuation $500,001 to $1,000,000 — $3,233.75 for first $500,000 plus $4.75 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof to $1,000,000; Building Permit Fee — Valuation $1,000,001 to $5,000,000 — $5,608.75 for first $1,000,000 plus $3.65 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof to $5,000,000; Residential Mechanical Review Fee — $35.00; Re-inspection Fee — $65.00; Re-review Plans — $50.00; Ada County Highway District — Single Family Detached Impact Fee — $5,803; Star Fire Impact Fee — $2,152; Star Parks Impact Fee — $4,695.76; Star Police Impact Fee — $680.88; Public Safety Mitigation Fee — Police — $3,360; Public Safety Mitigation Fee — Fire — $3,600; Ada County Single Family Residential Impact Fees (Jail, EMS, Coroner) — $750. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Per the Star Building Department FAQ: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing permits are same-day if the associated building permit is already approved. Demolition, re-roofing, and siding are same-day. Small residential projects: 2–4 weeks. Larger residential projects: approximately 4–6 weeks. Commercial projects: 4–6 weeks. Each revision or correction cycle adds 3–4 weeks. Star does not offer expedited plan review for a fee.

You'll need: Residential Submittal Checklist & Standards (Form #312, Rev 02-2026); Site Plan; Foundation Plan; Construction Drawings (Floor Plan, Framing, Elevations, Wall Bracing, Sections and Details); Energy Compliance Documentation; Contractor Registration Form. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

All inspections are scheduled online through the IWORQ Permit Portal (staridpermit.portal.iworq.net) before 4:00 PM the business day before the inspection is needed. Star does not accept inspection requests by phone or email. No weekend inspections are available.

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.

Yes. Homeowners can pull permits on their primary or secondary residence without registering as a contractor, but must perform all work themselves and plan to live in the residence within 12 months of completion. If the homeowner will not be doing the work, a licensed contractor must pull the permit.

Permits are required for: all new construction; structural additions/remodels; sheds or outbuildings 200 sq. ft. or larger; patio covers/pergolas/awnings (detached over 200 sq. ft. or any attached size); re-roofing projects; fences over 6 ft. tall; retaining walls over 4 ft. (bottom of footing to top); setting manufactured homes; replacing siding over 100 sq. ft. on an existing house; replacing windows or doors where openings are enlarged or reduced; decks 30 or more inches above grade; demolition. No permit is required for concrete slabs or IBC-defined agricultural buildings.