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Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Addition, Demolition, Change of Occupancy, Remodel/Tenant Improvement) in Unincorporated Bannock County, Idaho

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, confirmed directly from the County's permitting portal (accessed 2026-08-02). 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

When you need this permit

  • 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 Contractor
  • 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

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Fee schedule

Building permit fee — $1.00 to $500 valuationBannock 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
$23.00
Building permit fee — $501 to $2,000 valuationOrdinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A
$23.50 for the first $500, plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof
Building permit fee — $2,001 to $25,000 valuationOrdinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A
$69.25 for the first $2,000, plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Building permit fee — $25,001 to $50,000 valuationOrdinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A
$391.25 for the first $25,000, plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Building permit fee — $50,001 to $100,000 valuationOrdinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A
$643.75 for the first $50,000, plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Building permit fee — $100,001 to $500,000 valuationOrdinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A — commercial projects commonly fall in this tier and above
$993.75 for the first $100,000, plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Building permit fee — $500,001 to $1,000,000 valuationOrdinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A
$3,233.75 for the first $500,000, plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Building permit fee — $1,000,001 and up valuationOrdinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A, Table No. 1-A
$5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000, plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Bannock County building department
~7–10 business days

How long did your Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Addition, Demolition, Change of Occupancy, Remodel/Tenant Improvement) permit actually take in Unincorporated Bannock County?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing

    Foundation excavation and footing form/rebar inspection prior to pour

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing, wall/roof sheathing, and rough-ins complete before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete per approved stamped plans before occupancy or Certificate of Occupancy

See the full Unincorporated Bannock County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Bannock County does not have a separate 'Tenant Improvement' or commercial-remodel permit — remodel/repair work on existing commercial space is filed under the same 'Commercial Building Permit' record type as new commercial construction, per the County's own permitting portal.
  • Unlike residential dwelling permits, all commercial submittals require a full set of stamped drawings from an Idaho-licensed architect or engineer AND a code analysis by a licensed architect — budget time and cost for this before applying.
  • There is no commercial-specific fee schedule: commercial projects are billed on the same valuation-based Table No. 1-A (Appendix A of Ordinance No. 2020-07) used for every building permit in unincorporated Bannock County, residential or commercial.
  • Call 208-236-7090 to request an inspection; a permit must be issued and active first, and 24-hour notice is required. The County does not publish a commercial-specific inspection checklist — required inspection stages for a given project are determined by the approved stamped plans.
  • Electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fuel-gas permits/inspections for commercial projects are NOT handled by Bannock County — apply directly to the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) at 1-800-955-3044 or dbs.idaho.gov, the same as for residential work.
  • If the commercial site is within the Pocatello Valley Fire District, a copy of the Fire District Construction Permit is required in addition to the County's Commercial Building Permit.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Bannock County requires a commercial building permit (new construction, addition, demolition, change of occupancy, remodel/tenant improvement) for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Bannock County Planning and Development Services at 208-236-7230 before starting work.

There is no distinct commercial fee schedule. Fees are calculated from the same valuation-based Table No. 1-A in Appendix A of Ordinance No. 2020-07 used for every building permit in the county. For example, a project valued at $750,000 would be charged $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 (250 x $4.75 = $1,187.50), totaling $4,421.25. Source: Building Code Ordinance of Bannock County, Ordinance No. 2020-07, Appendix A.

Plan review for a commercial building permit (new construction, addition, demolition, change of occupancy, remodel/tenant improvement) in Unincorporated Bannock County typically runs 7–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Bannock County Planning and Development Services at 208-236-7230.

You'll need: Commercial Building Permit Application; Stamped Construction Drawings (Idaho-licensed architect or engineer); Code Analysis (licensed architect); Site Plan; Copy of Recorded Property Deed. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Bannock County may also ask for: Letter of Authorization (if applicant is not the owner); Fire District Construction Permit. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Bannock County requires 3 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit (new construction, addition, demolition, change of occupancy, remodel/tenant improvement), in order: Footing, Framing, Final. Schedule each through Bannock County Planning and Development Services (208-236-7230).

Apply through Bannock County Planning and Development Services at 5500 S. 5th Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83204. Phone: 208-236-7230, email: development@bannockcounty.gov. Office hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM; closed all federal holidays. Official information: https://www.bannockcounty.gov/planning/.

No. The County's online permitting portal (OpenGov/ViewPoint Cloud, Building department) lists a single 'Commercial Building Permit' record type whose own description states it is used 'for commercial structures including any new, additions to, demolition of, change of occupancy, and repair/remodels to these structures.' Tenant improvement and remodel work on existing commercial space is filed under this same Commercial Building Permit — there is no distinct TI permit product. Source: bannockcountyid.portal.opengov.com (Building > Commercial Building Permit), accessed 2026-08-02.

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, and the contractor must be licensed for the type of commercial work performed. Residential dwelling permits do not carry this stamped-drawing/code-analysis requirement in the County's published documentation. Source: bannockcountyid.portal.opengov.com (Building > Commercial Building Permit).

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