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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) |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-07.
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