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Plummer building permits
VerifiedPlummer, Idaho — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new single-family dwelling construction, additions, and structural alterations within the incorporated City of Plummer. Permits are issued through Plummer City Hall; the City retains its own Building Inspector for inspection services, and the Public Works Superintendent also has authority to view permits and building documents on site.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Required for new residential construction, additions, remodels, and structural alterations within Plummer city limits
- Application submitted to and issued through Plummer City Hall (880 C Street)
- Completed application must be sent to rhi@cityofplummer.org
- Design must meet City-adopted design criteria: Seismic Zone C, 24-inch minimum frost depth, 90 mph basic wind speed, 60 PSF minimum roof snow load
- Separate permits are required for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and sewer work (these trades are administered by Idaho DOPL, not the City, per the City's own permit application form)
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Plummer Building Permit ApplicationOfficial City of Plummer permit/plan review application form; available as a downloadable PDF from the Planning, Zoning & Building page
- RequiredConstruction Drawings / Site PlanPlans showing scope of work; a site plan is required per the application's Special Approvals Required section
- OptionalSurvey / Property Pin LocateRequired when checked under Special Approvals Required on the application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation $1 to $500 | $23.50 | Plummer Rate Book (March 2026), 1997 Uniform Building Code fee table, plus the City's 25% surcharge noted below. Show full citationHidePlummer Rate Book (March 2026), 1997 Uniform Building Code fee table, plus the City's 25% surcharge noted below. Plummer follows Benewah County's building valuation fee schedule because the County currently provides the City's building inspector; the City then assesses an additional 25% fee on top of these amounts (per Rate Book note: 'The City of Plummer assesses a 25% fee in addition to these amounts'). |
| Building Permit — valuation $501 to $2,000 | $23.50 for the first $500, plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, plus City's 25% surcharge | Plummer Rate Book (March 2026) |
| Building Permit — valuation $2,001 to $25,000 | $69.25 for the first $2,000, plus $14 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, plus City's 25% surcharge | Plummer Rate Book (March 2026) |
| Building Permit — valuation $25,001 to $50,000 | $391.25 for the first $25,000, plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, plus City's 25% surcharge | Plummer Rate Book (March 2026) |
| Building Permit — valuation $50,001 to $100,000 | $643.75 for the first $50,000, plus $7 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, plus City's 25% surcharge | Plummer Rate Book (March 2026) |
| Building Permit — valuation $100,001 to $500,000 | $993.75 for the first $100,000, plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, plus City's 25% surcharge | Plummer Rate Book (March 2026) |
| New dwelling construction — under 3,500 sq ft (valuation basis) | $58.55 per square foot | Plummer Rate Book (March 2026), Building Valuation table — used to establish declared valuation, which then feeds the fee table above |
| New dwelling construction — 3,500 sq ft or greater (valuation basis) | $80.39 per square foot | Plummer Rate Book (March 2026), Building Valuation table |
| Residential remodel (valuation basis) | $18.55 per square foot | Plummer Rate Book (March 2026), Building Valuation table |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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