Residential Swimming Pool Permit in Star, Idaho

Star requires a residential swimming pool permit for: Building permit required for swimming pool installation; Apply via IWORQ Permit Portal (staridpermit.portal.iworq.net); Separate electrical permit required for pool wiring (residential pool electrical fee: $195); Submit site plan showing pool location with all setbacks. 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 Swimming Pool Application Review Fee is: $70.00. Additional published fees: Swimming Pool Electrical Permit — $195.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a residential swimming pool permit in Star typically runs 14–28 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); Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Star requires 2 inspection(s) for a residential swimming pool permit, in order: Bonding / Rough Electrical, 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.