Residential Swimming Pool Permit in Star, Idaho
Required for residential swimming pool installation in Star. Separate application review fee applies in addition to the building permit fee.
Verified 2026-06-29 · Source
When you need this permit
- 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
Required documents
- Req
Permit Application (online via IWORQ Portal)
Submitted online; contractor or homeowner must be registered
- Req
Site Plan
Showing pool location on property with all setback dimensions
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Swimming Pool Application Review Fee | $70.00 | City of Star Fee Information page (staridaho.org/1249/Fee-Information). In addition to building permit fee (Table 1-A) and separate electrical permit. |
| Swimming Pool Electrical Permit | $195.00 | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 (staridaho.org/DocumentCenter/View/1603/Mechanical-Electrical--Plumbing-Fee-Schedule) |
Review timeline
~14–28 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Star building department
Inspection process
- 1
Bonding / Rough Electrical
Pool bonding and rough electrical inspection before backfill; schedule online via IWORQ Portal before 4:00 PM for next-business-day inspection.
- 2
Final
Pool installation complete; all safety barriers in place.
Tips
- A separate electrical permit ($195) is required for pool wiring in addition to the building permit and $70 review fee.
- Contact your HOA before beginning — HOA may have additional restrictions on pool installations.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.
- City of Star Building Department — official building department
- Fee Information | City of Star (pool review fee)
- Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Fee Schedule — Resolution 2025-03
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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