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Unincorporated Bannock County building permits
VerifiedUnincorporated Bannock County, Idaho — as published 2026-08-02.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
2018 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted via Ordinance No. 2020-07, Building Code Ordinance of Bannock County2018 International Residential Code (IRC), Parts I–III and Part IX — adopted via Ordinance No. 2020-072018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted via Ordinance No. 2020-07, with Idaho-specific amendments to Sections R402.6 (log home thermal envelope), R403.5.3 (hot water pipe insulation), R404.1 (lighting equipment), and R406.3/R406.4 (Energy Rating Index, Climate Zone 6 = ERI 68)2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted via Ordinance No. 2020-072018 International Solar Energy Provisions (ISEP) — adopted via Ordinance No. 2020-072018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — adopted via Ordinance No. 2020-072018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) — adopted via Ordinance No. 2020-07Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1994 edition — adopted via Ordinance No. 2020-07ANSI 117.1 Accessibility and Usable Building and Facilities, 2003 edition — adopted via Ordinance No. 2020-07Bannock County Zoning Ordinance No. 1998-1 (as amended)Bannock County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family dwellings, additions, and alterations, and most accessory structures (garages, shops, pole barns) in unincorporated Bannock County. Governed by the Building Code Ordinance of Bannock County (Ordinance No. 2020-07, effective January 1, 2021), which adopts the 2018 IBC/IRC/IECC/IEBC with local amendments. Plan review and permitting are handled by Bannock County Planning and Development Services; applications are submitted through the County's online ViewPoint Cloud portal or in person at the Planning and Development office.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, demolishing, or changing the occupancy classification of a building or structure in unincorporated Bannock County
- Completed and signed permit application form (no empty boxes)
- Copy of current, recorded property deed showing name(s) of owner(s)
- Site plan meeting County site plan requirements: roughly to scale, north arrow, dimensions and setbacks of proposed/existing structures, location/width of easements, roads, driveways, parking, rights-of-way, canals, septic tank and drainfield location, and relevant natural features
- Building plans (electronic submittal, or 1 paper copy) including floor plan with dimensions, wall section from footing to trusses, truss engineering specifications (member sizes and state-required snow load), and elevations for all directions
- Sizing and placement shown or noted for footing/foundation dimensions, rebar/anchor bolts/hold-downs, and wall/floor joist/truss member sizes
- Post-frame (pole barn) and steel buildings: stamped engineering typically required for non-prescriptive designs; Bannock County's Post-Frame (Pole Barn) Guide is available as a basic plan-submittal design aid for prescriptive residential accessory structures
- Snow/roof load compliance based on elevation (35–100+ PSF roof live load depending on elevation band; see County design criteria table)
- If a new septic system is being installed, a permit from Southeastern Idaho Public Health is required; if increasing bedroom count on an existing septic system, written approval from the same agency is required
- If within the Chubbuck Area of City Impact and installing a new septic system, a completed Sewer Availability Release Form from the Chubbuck Impact Area Wastewater Collection Authority (CIAWCA) is required
- If connecting to a municipal sewer or water system, written approval from the servicing entity is required
- If the project disturbs 1+ acre of land, a Construction General Permit from the EPA is required
- If disturbing more than a quarter acre within the Bannock Urbanized Area, an Erosion and Sediment Control permit/licensure is required (coordinated with the City of Pocatello)
- Manufactured/mobile homes: installation permit required prior to placement; must be HUD-certified and installed on a permanent foundation per the Idaho Manufactured Home Installation Standard
- Electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fuel-gas work is NOT permitted by Bannock County — apply separately to the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted through the County's online permitting portal (ViewPoint Cloud) or in person at Bannock County Planning and Development Services, 5500 S. 5th Avenue, Pocatello
- RequiredSite PlanMust meet the requirements in 'What to Include in a Site Plan' — scale, north arrow, structure dimensions/setbacks, easements/roads/driveways, septic tank and drainfield location, natural features
- RequiredBuilding Plans (floor plan, wall section, truss engineering, elevations)Electronic submittal preferred, or 1 paper copy; must show member sizes, footing/foundation details, rebar/anchor bolt/hold-down placement
- RequiredCopy of Recorded Property DeedCurrent deed showing owner name(s), matching the applicant
- OptionalLetter of Authorization (if applicant is not the owner)Required when someone other than the property owner submits the application; available on the Planning and Development Building Documents page
- OptionalPrescriptive Specification WorksheetDesign aid for prescriptive residential construction compliance; available on the Planning and Development Building Documents page
- OptionalPost-Frame (Pole Barn) Guide submittal drawingBasic plan-submittal design aid for post-frame accessory structures; used to document floor plan, framing, and attachment details for prescriptive pole-barn construction
- OptionalSoutheastern Idaho Public Health Septic Permit or ApprovalRequired when installing a new septic system or increasing bedroom count on an existing septic system
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee — $1.00 to $500 valuation | $23.00 | Bannock County Building Code Ordinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A (extracted from the 1997 Uniform Building Code), effective January 1, 2021 |
| Building permit fee — $501 to $2,000 valuation | $23.50 for the first $500, plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof | Ordinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A |
| Building permit fee — $2,001 to $25,000 valuation | $69.25 for the first $2,000, plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Ordinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A |
| Building permit fee — $25,001 to $50,000 valuation | $391.25 for the first $25,000, plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Ordinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A |
| Building permit fee — $50,001 to $100,000 valuation | $643.75 for the first $50,000, plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Ordinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A |
| Building permit fee — $100,001 to $500,000 valuation | $993.75 for the first $100,000, plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Ordinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A |
| Building permit fee — $500,001 to $1,000,000 valuation | $3,233.75 for the first $500,000, plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Ordinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A |
| Building permit fee — $1,000,001 and up valuation | $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000, plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Ordinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop or ground-mount solar photovoltaic systems in unincorporated Bannock County. Per the County's own Building Permit Exemptions guide, a 'Photovoltaic System' always needs a building permit regardless of size — it is listed alongside habitable space and communication towers as a category with no exemption threshold. The structural/mounting portion is billed under the County's standard valuation-based fee table (Ordinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A); electrical interconnection work is permitted separately by the State of Idaho (DOPL/Division of Building Safety), not the County.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for the structural/mounting portion of a solar PV installation — per the County's Building Permit Exemptions guide, photovoltaic systems 'always' need a building permit with no size exemption, unlike sheds, fences, or small decks
- Issued by Bannock County Planning and Development Services under Building Code Ordinance No. 2020-07
- The ELECTRICAL interconnection portion of a solar PV installation requires a SEPARATE permit issued by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL, formerly Division of Building Safety), not Bannock County — per Section 301.B of the County's Building Code Ordinance and Idaho Code Title 54, Chapters 10 and 26
- No solar-specific valuation guidance (e.g., excluding panels/inverters from valuation) was found published by Bannock County, unlike neighboring Ada County — confirm declared valuation treatment directly with Planning and Development before submitting
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (ViewPoint Cloud portal)Submitted online via the County's ViewPoint Cloud permitting portal for the structural/mounting portion
- RequiredDOPL Electrical PermitSeparate state-issued permit required for the electrical interconnection portion — obtained directly from DOPL, not through the County
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee — $1.00 to $500 valuation | $23.00 | Bannock County Building Code Ordinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A (1997 UBC), effective January 1, 2021 — same general valuation table used for all building permits; no distinct solar line item published |
| Building permit fee — $2,001 to $25,000 valuation | $69.25 for the first $2,000, plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Ordinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A |
EV Charger / EVSE Electrical Permit
VerifiedInstallation of an electric vehicle charging station (EVSE) in unincorporated Bannock County is an electrical permit. Per Section 301.B of the county's Building Code Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2020-07), all electrical work is referred to the State of Idaho — Bannock County issues no electrical permits at all. The Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) issues the EVSE electrical permit under its statewide fee rule (IDAPA 24.39.10.500), which has no distinct EV-charger/EVSE line item: a residential retrofit is billed as an 'Existing Dwelling Unit' inspection, and commercial installations use the wiring-cost-based commercial/industrial formula.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for EVSE circuit/charger installation — issued by Idaho DOPL, not Bannock County, per Section 301.B of the county's Building Code Ordinance
- Homeowners performing electrical work on their own primary/secondary residence may pull a Homeowner Electrical Permit directly from DOPL; otherwise a licensed Idaho electrical contractor pulls the permit
- Residential EVSE added to an existing dwelling is billed under DOPL's 'Existing Dwelling Unit' per-inspection fee — no separate EV-charger fee category exists
- Commercial/multi-family EVSE installations are billed under DOPL's wiring-cost-based commercial/industrial fee formula
- If the EVSE is paired with new structural work (e.g., a carport/canopy), that structural scope requires a separate Bannock County building permit
Required documents
- OptionalHomeowner Electrical Permit Application (DOPL)For homeowners wiring an EVSE circuit at their own primary/secondary residence; available at dopl.idaho.gov
- OptionalContractor Electrical Permit Application (DOPL)For licensed Idaho electrical contractors installing EVSE circuits, residential or commercial; available at dopl.idaho.gov
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Dwelling Unit (residential EVSE circuit added to an existing home) | $65.00 per inspection | IDAPA 24.39.10.500 electrical permit fee schedule — no distinct EVSE/EV-charger line item exists; residential retrofit electrical work is billed at this flat per-inspection rate |
| Commercial/Industrial — wiring cost not exceeding $10,000 | $60.00 + 2% of total wiring cost | IDAPA 24.39.10.500 — applies to commercial/multi-family EVSE installations |
| Commercial/Industrial — wiring cost $10,001 to $100,000 | $260.00 + 1% of the amount exceeding $10,000 | IDAPA 24.39.10.500 |
| Commercial/Industrial — wiring cost over $100,000 | $1,160.00 + 0.5% of the amount exceeding $100,000 | IDAPA 24.39.10.500 |
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Addition, Demolition, Change of Occupancy, Remodel/Tenant Improvement)
Bannock County issues a single 'Commercial Building Permit' record type, applied for through the County's online permitting portal (OpenGov/ViewPoint Cloud, Building department), that covers ALL commercial project types in one product — new commercial structures, additions, demolition, change of occupancy, and repair/remodel work. Per the portal's own record-type description: 'Use this application for commercial structures including any new, additions to, demolition of, change of occupancy, and repair/remodels to these structures.' Bannock County does NOT offer a separate tenant-improvement (TI) permit product — TI/remodel work on existing commercial space is filed under this same Commercial Building Permit application. Governed by the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) as adopted via the Building Code Ordinance of Bannock County (Ordinance No. 2020-07, effective January 1, 2021); fees use the same countywide valuation-based schedule (Appendix A, Table No. 1-A) applied to all building permits — there is no distinct commercial fee table.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for commercial structures: new construction, additions, demolition, change of occupancy classification, and repair/remodel (tenant improvement) work — all covered under the single 'Commercial Building Permit' record type per the County's OpenGov/ViewPoint Cloud permitting portal (Building department); no separate TI/remodel-specific permit exists
- All commercial projects require a full set of stamped drawings by an Idaho-licensed architect or engineer, plus a code analysis prepared by a licensed architect — per the portal's Commercial Building Permit description
- Contractor performing the work must be licensed for the type of commercial work being performed (Idaho contractor licensing) — per the portal's Commercial Building Permit description
- Completed and signed permit application form (no empty boxes)
- Copy of current, recorded property deed showing name(s) of owner(s)
- Site plan meeting County site plan requirements (scale, north arrow, structure dimensions/setbacks, easements/roads/driveways, utilities, natural features)
- Building plans/stamped construction documents including floor plan, wall sections, structural engineering, and elevations for all directions, sized/noted per the County's general building-plan checklist
- If connecting to municipal sewer or water systems, written approval from the servicing entity is required
- If a new septic system is being installed, a permit from Southeastern Idaho Public Health is required
- If the project disturbs 1+ acre of land, a Construction General Permit from the EPA is required
- If disturbing more than a quarter acre within the Bannock Urbanized Area, an Erosion and Sediment Control permit/licensure is required (coordinated with the City of Pocatello)
- Copy of Fire District Construction Permit required if the project is within the Pocatello Valley Fire District (per the County's general 'For Your Information: Building Permits' checklist, which applies to building permits generally, not residential-only)
- Electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fuel-gas work is NOT permitted by Bannock County for commercial projects any more than for residential — apply separately to the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), per Section 301.B of the County's Building Code Ordinance
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Building Permit ApplicationSubmitted through the County's online permitting portal (OpenGov/ViewPoint Cloud, Building department, 'Commercial Building Permit' record type) or in person at Bannock County Planning and Development Services, 5500 S. 5th Avenue, Pocatello
- RequiredStamped Construction Drawings (Idaho-licensed architect or engineer)Full set of stamped drawings required for all commercial projects, per the portal's Commercial Building Permit description
- RequiredCode Analysis (licensed architect)Required for all commercial projects, per the portal's Commercial Building Permit description
- RequiredSite PlanMust meet the requirements in 'What to Include in a Site Plan'
- RequiredCopy of Recorded Property DeedCurrent deed showing owner name(s), matching the applicant
- OptionalLetter of Authorization (if applicant is not the owner)Required when someone other than the property owner submits the application; available on the Planning and Development Building Documents page
- OptionalFire District Construction PermitRequired if the project is within the Pocatello Valley Fire District
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee — $1.00 to $500 valuation | $23.00 | Bannock County Building Code Ordinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A (extracted from the 1997 Uniform Building Code) — the same countywide valuation-based schedule used for ALL building permits; no distinct commercial rate table exists |
| Building permit fee — $501 to $2,000 valuation | $23.50 for the first $500, plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof | Ordinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A |
| Building permit fee — $2,001 to $25,000 valuation | $69.25 for the first $2,000, plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Ordinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A |
| Building permit fee — $25,001 to $50,000 valuation | $391.25 for the first $25,000, plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Ordinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A |
| Building permit fee — $50,001 to $100,000 valuation | $643.75 for the first $50,000, plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Ordinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A |
| Building permit fee — $100,001 to $500,000 valuation | $993.75 for the first $100,000, plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Ordinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A — commercial projects commonly fall in this tier and above |
| Building permit fee — $500,001 to $1,000,000 valuation | $3,233.75 for the first $500,000, plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Ordinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A |
| Building permit fee — $1,000,001 and up valuation | $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000, plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Ordinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A |
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