Plumbing Permit in Pocatello, Idaho
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in Pocatello, governed by the 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code as adopted by the City. Plumbing contractors must hold a valid Idaho DOPL plumbing license.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- Plumbing permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems, water/sewer lines, and water heaters
- Governed by the 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code as adopted by the City of Pocatello
- Plumbing contractors must present a copy of their State of Idaho (DOPL) plumbing contractor license; the City does not issue a separate city plumbing contractor license
- New residential plumbing fee scales by square footage; other work (water/sewer lines, water heaters) is itemized
- Apply through the eTRAKiT portal
Required documents
- Required
Plumbing Permit Application
Submitted online through the eTRAKiT portal (pocatello.gov/etrakit/)
- Required
Copy of State of Idaho DOPL Plumbing Contractor License
Required for the licensed plumbing contractor performing the work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Residential Plumbing — up to 1,500 sq ft | $130 | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| New Residential Plumbing — 1,501 to 2,500 sq ft | $195 | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| New Residential Plumbing — 2,501 to 3,500 sq ft | $260 | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| New Residential Plumbing — 3,501 to 4,500 sq ft | $325 | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| New Residential Plumbing — over 4,500 sq ft | $325 plus $65 for each additional 1,000 sq ft or portion thereof | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| Existing Residential Plumbing (per structure) | $65 per structure plus $10 per fixture | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| Water line alone | $65 | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| Sewer line alone | $65 | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| Water and sewer installed together | $65 | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| Water Heater | $65 | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| Commercial/Industrial — up to $20,000 installation cost | $65 minimum plus 2% of total costs | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| Commercial/Industrial — over $20,000 installation cost | $65 minimum plus 2% of total costs up to $20,000 plus 1.5% of total costs over $20,000 | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| Irrigation System — Residential | $65 | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
Review timeline
10–20 business days
Pocatello’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Rough-In
Prior to covering plumbing lines; verify pipe sizing, venting, and materials per the 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code
- 2
Final
Final plumbing inspection including fixture connections and water heater installation
Tips
- Sewer escrow fees may apply for new residential construction per the Residential Plan Checklist.
- If sanitary sewer is not available, evidence of a septic system permit from the state Health Department is required.
- The City of Pocatello issues and reviews plumbing permits itself; a plumbing permit is a City-issued building permit, so the City is bound by Idaho Code § 39-4117 (added 2025 ch. 272), which requires written notice of the completeness determination within 10 business days for a residential building permit application and 20 business days for a commercial one. This is a statutory completeness-review deadline, not a full-approval deadline (the statute says a completeness determination 'shall not constitute approval but shall authorize the application to proceed to formal plan review'). DOPL publishes no separate plumbing-permit turnaround because Pocatello self-administers plumbing permits.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Pocatello Building Department (Development Services Center) — official building department
- Building Permit Fees | City of Pocatello
- Contractor Licenses | City of Pocatello
- Residential Development Application & Plan Checklist (PDF) | City of Pocatello
- Idaho Code § 39-4117 — Processing Building Permits, Timely Review (added 2025, ch. 272) | Idaho Legislature
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 Pocatello building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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