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Residential Building Permit in Plummer, Idaho

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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)

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Fee schedule

Building Permit — valuation $1 to $500Plummer 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').
$23.50
Building Permit — valuation $501 to $2,000Plummer Rate Book (March 2026)
$23.50 for the first $500, plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, plus City's 25% surcharge
Building Permit — valuation $2,001 to $25,000Plummer Rate Book (March 2026)
$69.25 for the first $2,000, plus $14 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, plus City's 25% surcharge
Building Permit — valuation $25,001 to $50,000Plummer Rate Book (March 2026)
$391.25 for the first $25,000, plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, plus City's 25% surcharge
Building Permit — valuation $50,001 to $100,000Plummer Rate Book (March 2026)
$643.75 for the first $50,000, plus $7 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, plus City's 25% surcharge
Building Permit — valuation $100,001 to $500,000Plummer Rate Book (March 2026)
$993.75 for the first $100,000, plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, plus City's 25% surcharge
New dwelling construction — under 3,500 sq ft (valuation basis)Plummer Rate Book (March 2026), Building Valuation table — used to establish declared valuation, which then feeds the fee table above
$58.55 per square foot
New dwelling construction — 3,500 sq ft or greater (valuation basis)Plummer Rate Book (March 2026), Building Valuation table
$80.39 per square foot
Residential remodel (valuation basis)Plummer Rate Book (March 2026), Building Valuation table
$18.55 per square foot

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footings / Poles

    Before concrete pour or pole placement — foundation/footing verification

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing complete, before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    Insulation

    Insulation installed before drywall/sheetrock

  4. 4

    Drywall / Sheet Rock

    Drywall/sheetrock stage inspection per the City's inspection log

  5. 5

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans

See the full Plummer inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • The City of Plummer follows Benewah County's building valuation fee schedule (the County currently provides Plummer's building inspector) and then adds a 25% City surcharge on top — budget for both components when estimating total permit cost.
  • Separate permits are required for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and sewer work. These trades are state-administered by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not issued by City Hall — DOPL's regional inspector list assigns dedicated electrical, HVAC, and plumbing inspectors to the Plummer (83851) service area.
  • This permit becomes null and void if work is not commenced within 180 days of issuance, or if construction is suspended/abandoned for 180 days at any point after work has commenced.
  • Completed permit applications should be emailed to rhi@cityofplummer.org.
  • Design criteria to build to: Seismic Zone C, 24-inch minimum frost depth, 90 mph basic wind speed, and a minimum 60 PSF roof snow load.
  • The City of Plummer's Public Works Superintendent is also authorized to review permits and building documents on site, in addition to the Building Inspector.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The City of Plummer's own building permit application states that separate permits are required for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and sewer work. These trade permits are issued by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) at the state level, not by Plummer City Hall.

In Plummer, the published Building Permit — valuation $1 to $500 is: $23.50. Additional published fees: 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; 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; 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; 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; 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; New dwelling construction — under 3,500 sq ft (valuation basis) — $58.55 per square foot; New dwelling construction — 3,500 sq ft or greater (valuation basis) — $80.39 per square foot; Residential remodel (valuation basis) — $18.55 per square foot. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

The City of Plummer does not publish a review-timeline SLA for building permits. Given the City's small size, applicants should contact City Hall directly at (208) 686-1641 for a current estimate.

You'll need: City of Plummer Building Permit Application; Construction Drawings / Site Plan. Depending on your project, Plummer may also ask for: Survey / Property Pin Locate. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Plummer requires 5 inspection(s) for a residential building permit, in order: Footings / Poles, Framing, Insulation, Drywall / Sheet Rock, Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Plummer Planning, Zoning & Building Department ((208) 686-1641).

Apply through City of Plummer Planning, Zoning & Building Department at 880 C Street, P.O. Box B, Plummer, ID 83851. Phone: (208) 686-1641, email: rhi@cityofplummer.org. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed federally recognized holidays); after-hours line (208) 755-2573. Official information: https://www.cityofplummer.org/planning-zoning-building.

Plummer, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with Idaho amendments; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), Parts I, II, III and IX, with Idaho amendments — collectively named the Idaho Residential Code (2020 Edition); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with Idaho amendments — collectively named the Idaho Energy Conservation Code (2020 Edition); 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — state-administered via Idaho DOPL, not city-issued; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — state-administered via Idaho DOPL, not city-issued; 2018 International Residential Code Parts V and VI (mechanical/fuel gas) — state-administered via Idaho DOPL; 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code, based on the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code — state-administered via Idaho DOPL, not city-issued; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), with Idaho amendments — state-administered via Idaho DOPL, not city-issued; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — administered by the Idaho State Fire Marshal. Local amendments apply — see the Plummer overview page for the full list.

The City of Plummer issues building permits for property within its own incorporated city limits through City Hall. The City's own site states building permits 'are issued through City Hall' and that 'the City has their own Building Inspector for inspection services.' The City's Rate Book also notes it currently uses Benewah County's building valuation fee schedule because the County provides the City's building inspector, but City Hall remains the issuing authority and adds its own 25% surcharge on top of the County-based fee table.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.

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 Plummer building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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