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Shelley building permits
VerifiedShelley, Idaho — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Building Permit (New Construction, Additions, Remodels)
VerifiedRequired for any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repour, remove, or convert anything structural within the City of Shelley. Covers new single-family and multi-family residential construction, additions, remodels, garages, basements, foundations, and agricultural buildings. Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC permits are obtained separately through the State of Idaho.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- New construction (single-family residential, multi-family residential, or agricultural building)
- Additions, remodels, and finished/unfinished basement conversions
- Garages and foundations
- Manufactured/mobile homes and moved-on houses (additional flat fee plus foundation fee)
- Paved driveway to garage per City Code 7-1-6 for new single-family construction (minimum 24' x 24' garage, driveway width the greater of garage width or 24 feet)
- Street-side improvements (sidewalks, curbs, gutters) per City Code 7-1-4, unless waived by City Council
- Certificate of Occupancy required before use or occupancy (City Code 7-1-5)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the City's Zipflow portal (app.zipflow.com/jurisdiction_5629/inquiry)
- RequiredNew Construction PacketCity of Shelley packet covering mailbox specifications, fence setback requirements, driveway requirements, private driveway requirements, meter vault requirements, setback requirements, and Intermountain Gas specifications; must be reviewed before commencing construction
- RequiredProof of Regional Sewer Connection Fee PaymentProof that the regional sewer connection fee has been paid to the Eastern Idaho Regional Sewer District (EIRSD) must be submitted when the building permit is purchased
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsSite plan, floor plans, and structural details for code compliance review
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $21.00 | City of Shelley Building Permit Fee Schedule (document last modified 2025-03-06) |
| Building Permit — valuation $2,000.00 | $62.50 (base fee at the $2,000 valuation bracket) | City of Shelley Building Permit Fee Schedule; the schedule provides a full $100–$50,000 valuation-to-fee table in $100/$1,000 increments |
| Building Permit — valuation $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 | $574.75 for the first $50,000.00, plus $6.25 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | City of Shelley Building Permit Fee Schedule |
| Building Permit — valuation $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 | $887.25 for the first $100,000.00, plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | City of Shelley Building Permit Fee Schedule |
| Building Permit — valuation $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 | $2,887.25 for the first $500,000.00, plus $4.25 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | City of Shelley Building Permit Fee Schedule |
| Building Permit — valuation $1,000,000.00 and up | $5,012.25 for the first $1,000,000.00, plus $2.75 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | City of Shelley Building Permit Fee Schedule |
| Building Permit Valuation Schedule — price per square foot (Main Floor) | $169.09 per sq ft | City of Shelley Building Permit Valuation Schedule; changes every 6 months per ICC Table, effective March 2025; same $169.09/sq ft rate applies to Additional Floor and Finished Basement |
| Building Permit Valuation Schedule — Unfinished Basement | $31.50 per sq ft | City of Shelley Building Permit Valuation Schedule, effective March 2025 |
| Building Permit Valuation Schedule — Garage / Foundation / Agricultural Building | $10.00 per sq ft each | City of Shelley Building Permit Valuation Schedule, effective March 2025 |
| Building Permit Valuation Schedule — Addition | $65.00 per sq ft | City of Shelley Building Permit Valuation Schedule, effective March 2025 |
| Move-on House / Manufactured Home / Mobile Home | $50.00 flat (manufactured home fee is plus a separate foundation fee) | City of Shelley Building Permit Fee Schedule |
| Non-Commercial Potato Cellar | $100.00 flat | City of Shelley Building Permit Fee Schedule |
Fence Permit
VerifiedRequired for fence construction in Shelley. Fences, walls, hedges, or other sight-obscuring structures taller than 3 feet may not be built closer than 15 feet to a public street or road right-of-way (reduced to a 2-foot minimum on interior subdivision roads for residential lots in the RE Zoning District only). Corner-lot fences must also respect vision-triangle clearance requirements.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Fence Permit required per the Building & Safety Department's permit list
- Fences, walls, hedges, or other sight-obscuring structures over 3 feet tall must be set back at least 15 feet from the right-of-way line along any public street or road (City Code 10-8-5(C))
- RE Zoning District exception: street-side setback may be reduced to no less than 2 feet from the right-of-way on interior subdivision roads for residential lots only (Ordinance 649, 7/11/23)
- Corner lots: nothing may impede vision between 2.5 and 10 feet above street centerline grade within the area bounded by ROW lines and a line 40 feet from the intersection (City Code 10-8-5(A))
- Review the New Construction Packet's fence setback requirements section before installation
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Fence)Submitted online through the City's Zipflow portal; scope of work described as fence
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Permit | $20.00 | City of Shelley Building Permit Fee Schedule (document last modified 2025-03-06) |
Roof Permit
VerifiedRequired for roofing/re-roofing work in the City of Shelley, listed among the specific project types the Building & Safety Department names as requiring a permit (roofing, fences, demolition, signs, sheds, decks, and solar panels).
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Roofing/re-roofing work requires a Building Permit per the Building & Safety Department's project list
- Subject to the City's adopted building code wind, snow, and ice-barrier-underlayment requirements per the City of Shelley Design Loads Table R301.2(1)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Roof)Submitted online through the City's Zipflow portal; scope of work described as roof/re-roof
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roof Permit | $30.00 | City of Shelley Building Permit Fee Schedule (document last modified 2025-03-06) |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of a structure in the City of Shelley, listed among the specific project types the Building & Safety Department names as requiring a permit. Distinct from the City's separate Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings (City Code Title 7, Chapter 2), which governs condemnation and forced removal of unsafe/dangerous structures rather than routine voluntary demolition.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Demolition of a structure requires a Building Permit per the Building & Safety Department's project list
- Distinct from dangerous-building abatement proceedings under City Code Title 7, Chapter 2 (Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1979 Edition, Chapters 4-7), which applies to buildings that endanger public life, health, or safety
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Demolition)Submitted online through the City's Zipflow portal; scope of work described as demolition
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit | $75.00 | City of Shelley Building Permit Fee Schedule (document last modified 2025-03-06) |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for erection, construction, alteration, repair, and installation of all signs governed by the City's Uniform Sign Code (City Code Title 7, Chapter 5). A sign permit fee and plan checking fee of $15.00 per sign must be paid prior to installation.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- All signs governed by the Uniform Sign Code require a permit before installation (City Code 7-5-1, 7-5-3)
- Fee covers both the permit and plan-checking review, charged per sign
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Sign)Submitted online through the City's Zipflow portal; scope of work described as sign installation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit and Plan Check Fee | $15.00 per sign | Codified directly in City Code 7-5-3; confirmed at the same $15.00 rate in the City of Shelley Building Permit Fee Schedule (document last modified 2025-03-06) |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installing a rooftop or ground-mount photovoltaic system within Shelley city limits. TWO separate permits apply: a City of Shelley Building Permit for the structural/roof-mount work (valuation-based, no dedicated solar line item on the City's own Building Permit Fee Schedule) and a State of Idaho DOPL Electrical Permit for the PV electrical installation, since electrical work in Shelley is obtained separately through the State of Idaho, not the City.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- City of Shelley Building Permit required for the structural/roof-mount component (racking, roof penetrations, or ground-mount foundation), reviewed under the City's general valuation-based fee schedule — no solar-specific fee line exists
- State of Idaho DOPL Electrical Permit required separately for the PV system's electrical installation — purchased online at dbs.idaho.gov (redirects to dopl.idaho.gov); NOT issued by the City of Shelley Building & Safety Department
- Solar/Renewable Energy box must be checked on the DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet, with total system cost entered as the Job Value Amount
- Grid-Connected Renewable Energy systems require a plan-check permit number from DOPL FIRST (1-800-955-3044) before the installation permit can be purchased
- Ground-mounted arrays are treated as accessory structures subject to City zoning setback, height, and lot-coverage requirements in addition to the building/electrical permits
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Shelley Building Permit Application
- RequiredDOPL Homeowner or Contractor Electrical Permit Application and WorksheetSeparate state-issued application for the PV electrical work, with the Solar/Renewable Energy fee worksheet
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| City Building Permit — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $21.00 | City of Shelley Building Permit Fee Schedule (document last modified 2025-03-06); no solar-specific fee line |
| City Building Permit — valuation $2,000.00 (base fee at bracket) | $62.50 | Full $100-$50,000 valuation-to-fee table available in $100/$1,000 increments |
| City Building Permit — valuation $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 | $574.75 for the first $50,000.00, plus $6.25 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | — |
| State of Idaho DOPL Electrical Permit — Solar/Renewable Energy (up to $10,000 system cost) | (Total cost of electrical system x 0.02) + $60 | DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule), 'Other Installations including Solar/Renewable Energy' section — statewide formula used wherever DOPL (not the local jurisdiction) issues electrical permits, which applies to Shelley since electrical permits here are obtained separately through the State of Idaho |
| State of Idaho DOPL Electrical Permit — Solar/Renewable Energy ($10,001-$100,000 system cost) | ((Total cost of electrical system - $10,000) x 0.01) + $260 | — |
| State of Idaho DOPL Electrical Permit — Solar/Renewable Energy (over $100,001 system cost) | ((Total cost of electrical system - $100,000) x 0.005) + $1,160 | — |
EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit
VerifiedInstalling an EV charger in Shelley is electrical work, and since the City of Shelley does not issue its own electrical permits (electrical, plumbing, and HVAC permits are obtained separately through the State of Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) / Division of Building Safety, not the City -- the same routing already documented on this file's solar-pv-permit entry), the EV charging circuit is permitted directly by DOPL. DOPL's Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule) has no dedicated 'EV charger' or 'EVSE' line item (unlike its explicit Solar/Renewable Energy formula); a new EV charger branch circuit added to an existing residence falls under the worksheet's general 'Existing Residence' fee category. A City of Shelley Building Permit is required in addition only if the installation includes new structural work (e.g., a carport or garage built to house the charger), billed under the City's general valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule, the same mechanism documented for solar's structural/roof-mount scope.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- The EV charger circuit itself must be permitted through the State of Idaho DOPL (purchased online at dbs.idaho.gov, redirecting to dopl.idaho.gov) -- not through the City of Shelley Building & Safety Department, which does not issue electrical permits
- On the DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet, a new EV charger branch circuit at an existing residence falls under the 'Existing Residence / Modular, Manufactured or Mobile Homes / Detached Shop' category: $65 base fee plus $10 per additional branch circuit beyond the first (one circuit is included in the $65 base)
- Homeowner permits are limited to work personally performed by the property owner on a primary or secondary residence not rented or used commercially; contractor-installed work uses the standard DOPL contractor electrical permit process instead
- A City of Shelley Building Permit is required only if new structural work (e.g., a carport or garage) is built to house the charger, per the City's general valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule
Required documents
- RequiredDOPL Homeowner or Contractor Electrical Permit Application and WorksheetState-issued application for the EV charger circuit's electrical work, purchased online at dbs.idaho.gov
- OptionalCity of Shelley Building Permit Application (only if new structure is built)Required only if the EV charger installation includes new structural work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State of Idaho DOPL Electrical Permit — Existing Residence (new branch circuit) | $65.00 base fee (includes 1 circuit), plus $10.00 per additional branch circuit | DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule) -- applies to a new EV charger circuit added to an existing residence; the worksheet has no dedicated EV-charger or EVSE line item, so this general 'Existing Residence' new-branch-circuit category is the applicable fee bucket, consistent with the worksheet's own instruction that its 'Other Installations' catch-all applies only to work 'not specifically mentioned elsewhere on this form' -- a new circuit at an existing home IS specifically covered by this Existing Residence line |
| City Building Permit — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 (only if new structure, e.g. carport/garage, is built to house the charger) | $21.00 | City of Shelley Building Permit Fee Schedule -- applies only when new structural work is involved; a standalone wall/pedestal charger with no new structure does not require this |
Sources & verification
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