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Unincorporated Bingham County building permits
VerifiedUnincorporated Bingham County, Idaho — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family dwellings, townhomes, additions, remodels, decks/porches, and structural repairs in unincorporated Bingham County. Governed by the 2018 IRC with Bingham County and State amendments (Bingham County Code 8-1-2, 8-1-2A). Applications are submitted through the county's online ViewPointCloud portal, reviewed by Planning & Development staff, and issued once code criteria are met.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new one- or two-family residences, townhomes, additions (any size), remodels/repairs that are structural or change use/occupancy, and deck/porch additions
- Apply online at binghamcountyid.viewpointcloud.com; create an account for 24/7 access to the permit, payment, status checks, and inspection requests
- Current recorded deed (available at the Bingham County Clerk's office)
- Site plan showing the approach, measurements to all property lines, and all existing/proposed structures; must depict any recorded easements
- Septic Permit or Will-Serve Letter (Southeastern Idaho Public Health) or municipal sewer connection approval; for additions/remodels, a Septic Connection Letter confirming the existing system supports the change
- Footing/Foundation Plan with reinforcement/rebar schedule, anchor bolts, foundation straps, footing height/depth/width, and 30-inch frost wall depth
- Detailed building plans: floor plan with rooms labeled, wall/ceiling heights, smoke detector locations, window/door schedule, braced wall lines and panels, load-bearing beam/header/post sizing
- Truss layout from the truss company (or floor joist layout with legend, unless slab-on-grade with no second floor); detailed/stamped truss packet required to be uploaded before the framing inspection
- Elevations for all four sides of the structure
- Energy Code Checklist for conditioned space (not required for unheated shops)
- Heat Load Calculations (ACCA Manual J, 8th edition) and duct design (ACCA Manual D) from the mechanical contractor, for new dwellings and additions
- Engineered, Idaho-stamped plans and structural calculations required only if any continuous wall exceeds 60 feet long or 12 feet tall, for irregular structure portions, or other non-prescriptive construction
- Three FEMA Elevation Certificates if any part of the structure is in the floodplain (before permit issuance, after foundation walls poured, and at final inspection)
Required documents
- RequiredResidential Permit Application Checklist (July 2024)Master checklist of all requirements by permit sub-type, including design criteria, design loads, and energy code checklist; available at binghamid.gov/media/Departments/PlanningandDevelopment/Application%20Checklist.July%202024.pdf
- RequiredViewPointCloud Online Building Permit ApplicationApplied for and tracked entirely online at binghamcountyid.viewpointcloud.com; requires a free account for status checks, payment, and inspection requests
- RequiredRecorded DeedAvailable at the Bingham County Clerk's Office at the courthouse
- RequiredSite PlanMust include approach location/width/distances to property lines, measurements to all property lines and existing structures, and any recorded easements
- RequiredSeptic Permit / Will-Serve LetterFrom Southeastern Idaho Public Health (208-785-2160) confirming an approved septic system, upgrade, new permit, or municipal sewer connection
- RequiredEnergy Code ChecklistIncluded at the end of the Application Checklist packet; filled out with project-specific values and uploaded
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Building Permit — Valuation-based (per Fee Schedule Resolution 2026-17, effective 3/6/2026) | $1–$500: $16.50 | $501–$2,000: $16.50 + $2.20/each add'l $100 | $2,001–$25,000: $49.50 + $9.90/each add'l $1,000 | $25,001–$50,000: $277.30 + $7.15/each add'l $1,000 | $50,001–$100,000: $455.95 + $4.95/each add'l $1,000 | $100,001–$500,000: $762.85 + $3.85/each add'l $1,000 | $500,001–$1,000,000: $2,243.45 + $3.30/each add'l $1,000 | $1,000,001–$5,000,000: $3,915.45 + $2.20/each add'l $1,000 | Valuation calculated using the per-square-foot Building & Inspection fee table: Main floor $88/sf, Addition $78/sf, Additional Floor $39/sf, Finished Basement $20/sf, Attached Garage $16/sf, Carport $10/sf, Patio/Deck $8/sf, Covered Patio/Porch/Deck $10/sf, Foundation only $8/sf, Pole Building $16/sf, Shop $20/sf, Pre-manufactured Shed $10/sf. All permits also charged a $25.00 technology fee. No refunds past 7 days after submittal. |
| Plan Review — Residential Structure | 20% of Permit Fee | Fee Schedule Resolution 2026-17 |
| HVAC Fee (accompanies new-dwelling building permit) | Up to 1,500 sf: $150 | 1,501–2,500 sf: $200 | 2,501–3,500 sf: $250 | 3,501–4,500 sf: $300 | Over 4,500 sf: $300 + $50/each add'l 1,000 sf | Fee Schedule Resolution 2026-17 |
| Penalty — Starting construction before permit issuance | Double the permit fee | Per IBC 109.4 and Bingham County Ordinance 2020-10 |
| Penalty — Failure to request required inspection | 25% of the permit fee (additional) | Fee Schedule Resolution 2026-17 |
| Re-inspection fee | $100 after the 2nd failed inspection; $150 after the 3rd failed inspection | Fee Schedule Resolution 2026-17 |
Residential Accessory Structure Permit (Shop, Pole Barn, Garage, Shed)
VerifiedRequired for any detached accessory structure exceeding 200 square feet (120 square feet if commercial) in unincorporated Bingham County, and for any structure being occupied regardless of size. Governed by the 2018 IRC/IBC as adopted with Bingham County amendments. All metal buildings, pole barns, or shops over 60 feet in length or with 12-foot wood walls require stamped engineering.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Required for accessory structures exceeding 200 sf (120 sf if commercial use) and for any occupied structure regardless of size
- Current recorded deed
- Site plan with measurements to all property lines and existing structures
- Septic Permit/Will-Serve Letter if adding a bathroom
- Footing/Foundation or Setting Plan
- Detailed building plans with floor plan and labeled uses
- If using premanufactured trusses: truss layout from the truss company; detailed truss packet uploaded before framing inspection
- Floor joist layout with legend from the truss company for each floor (unless slab-on-grade with no second floor)
- Engineered, Idaho-stamped plans and structural calculations required for any metal building, pole barn, or shop exceeding 60 feet in length or with wood walls over 12 feet tall
Required documents
- RequiredResidential Permit Application Checklist (July 2024) — Residential Accessory Building Permit sectionLists all required submittals for accessory structures
- RequiredViewPointCloud Online Building Permit ApplicationApplied for online at binghamcountyid.viewpointcloud.com
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Accessory structure — non-refundable deposit | $100.00 | Applied to the final permit fee if the structure is approved and permitted; Bingham County Permit Forms page |
| Building permit fee — Valuation-based, per-square-foot table (Fee Schedule Resolution 2026-17) | Framed Garage (attached) $16/sf | Carport $10/sf | Pole Building $16/sf | Shop $20/sf | Pre-manufactured Shed $10/sf | Foundation only $8/sf — then applied to the Residential Building Permit Valuation Table | Fee Schedule Resolution 2026-17, effective 3/6/2026 |
| Plan Review — Accessory Structure | 20% of Permit Fee | Fee Schedule Resolution 2026-17 |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit (Residential and Commercial)
VerifiedRequired for installation, replacement, or change-out of gas piping, furnaces, AC units, heat pumps, fireplaces, wood/pellet stoves, and other HVAC/mechanical systems in existing buildings in unincorporated Bingham County. Issued directly by Bingham County (not the state) under the 2018 IMC/IFGC with state amendments (Bingham County Code 8-1-5, 8-1-6, 8-1-7). New-construction mechanical work is bundled into the building permit application instead.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Applies only to existing buildings — new construction mechanical work is submitted with the building permit application, not filed separately
- Description of work must be specific and encompass all work performed
- Mechanical drawing set required: Manual J, S, D calculations and mechanical layout
- Apply online via binghamcountyid.viewpointcloud.com
Required documents
- RequiredViewPointCloud Online Mechanical Permit ApplicationApplied for online; select 'Mechanical Permit' at binghamcountyid.viewpointcloud.com
- RequiredMechanical Drawing Set (Manual J, S, D + layout)Required for the mechanical permit application per the Residential Application Checklist
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New retrofit gas piping with 1 appliance | $100.00 + $25 for each additional appliance | Fee Schedule Resolution 2026-17 |
| Furnace, A/C, Heat Pump, Fireplace, new HVAC appliance (no new gas piping) | $75.00 each | Fee Schedule Resolution 2026-17 |
| Minor installation (dryer exhaust, bathroom/kitchen exhaust fans) | $25.00 each | Fee Schedule Resolution 2026-17 |
| Wood-burning fireplace / pellet stove installation | $75.00 | Fee Schedule Resolution 2026-17 |
| Gas meter re-installation or gas piping change-over | $50.00 | Fee Schedule Resolution 2026-17 |
| Hydronic heating system | $100.00 | Fee Schedule Resolution 2026-17 |
| Manufactured home gas piping / hook-up | $75.00 | Fee Schedule Resolution 2026-17 |
| Commercial mechanical | 2% of bid cost ($200 minimum) | Fee Schedule Resolution 2026-17 |
Manufactured / Modular Home Setting & Moving Permit
VerifiedRequired to place a new or used manufactured/modular home, or to move an existing residence, in unincorporated Bingham County. Governed by Bingham County Code 8-1-8 (Installation of Manufactured Homes). Requires the home's HUD data plate, HUD tag, and title/certificate of origin; homes manufactured before June 15, 1976 require the State of Idaho Rehab Program.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Current recorded deed
- Site plan with approach, measurements to all property lines and existing structures
- Septic Permit or Will-Serve Letter
- Footing/Foundation Plan or Block Setting Plan (FEMA-approved permanent foundation required if in a floodplain)
- Detailed/labeled floor layout
- Snow Load Verification — must show 30 psf roof load; engineered documentation required if unavailable
- Data Plate (usually posted under the kitchen sink; obtainable from the Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) at 703-481-2010 / ibts.org if missing)
- HUD tag (red tag on exterior; one per section for a double-wide)
- Title or Certificate of Origin; homes manufactured before June 15, 1976 require the State of Idaho Rehab Program
Required documents
- RequiredViewPointCloud Manufactured Home Building & Moving Permit ApplicationApplied for online at binghamcountyid.viewpointcloud.com
- RequiredHUD Data Plate and HUD Tag documentationOriginal or IBTS-obtained replacement documentation
- RequiredTitle/Certificate of OriginRequired; pre-1976 homes require State of Idaho Rehab Program enrollment
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manufactured Home Setting Permit — Single wide | $150.00 | Fee Schedule Resolution 2026-17 |
| Manufactured Home Setting Permit — Double wide | $200.00 | Fee Schedule Resolution 2026-17 |
| Manufactured Home Setting Permit — Triple wide | $250.00 | Fee Schedule Resolution 2026-17 |
| Move Residence (does not include Setting Fee) | $250.00 + square footage of foundation (per Residential Building Permit Valuation Table) | Fee Schedule Resolution 2026-17 |
| Declaration of Real Property for Manufactured Home (if on-site inspection required) | $100.00 | Fee Schedule Resolution 2026-17 |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop or ground-mount solar photovoltaic systems in unincorporated Bingham County. No solar-specific fee line item is published in the County's Planning & Development Service Fees schedule; the structural/mounting building permit is billed under the same residential/commercial valuation-based fee table used for general construction, plus the flat $25.00 technology fee applied to all permits. Electrical interconnection work is permitted separately by the State of Idaho DOPL, not the County — consistent with this database's residential-building-permit.json finding that 'DOPL only covers electrical and plumbing here, which are out of county scope.'
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for the structural/mounting portion of a solar PV installation, issued by Bingham County Planning & Development under Fee Schedule Resolution No. 2026-17
- All permits are charged a flat $25.00 technology fee in addition to the valuation-based building permit fee
- The ELECTRICAL interconnection portion of a solar PV installation requires a SEPARATE permit issued by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not Bingham County — the County's own fee schedule contains no electrical fee section, consistent with DOPL covering electrical/plumbing here
- No refunds are allowed past the seven (7) day period after submittal, per the fee schedule's general conditions
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Mechanical Permit Application (ViewPoint Cloud portal)Submitted online via the County's ViewPoint Cloud permitting portal for the structural/mounting portion
- RequiredDOPL Electrical PermitSeparate state-issued permit required for the electrical interconnection portion — obtained directly from DOPL, not through the County
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Building Permit Fee — $1 to $500 valuation | $16.50 | Bingham County Planning & Development Service Fees, Resolution No. 2026-17 (effective March 6, 2026), Residential Building Permit Valuation Table — no distinct solar line item published |
| Residential Building Permit Fee — $2,001 to $25,000 valuation | $49.50 for the first $2,000 plus $9.90 for each additional $1,000 | Resolution No. 2026-17, Residential Building Permit Valuation Table |
| Technology Fee (all permits) | $25.00 flat | Resolution No. 2026-17, General Conditions |
EV Charger / EVSE Electrical Permit
VerifiedInstallation of an electric vehicle charging station (EVSE) in unincorporated Bingham County is an electrical permit, issued by the State of Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not Bingham County — the County's own Planning & Development Service Fees schedule (Resolution No. 2026-17) contains no electrical fee section at all, consistent with DOPL covering electrical/plumbing here. DOPL's statewide fee rule (IDAPA 24.39.10.500) has no distinct EV-charger/EVSE line item: a residential retrofit is billed as an 'Existing Dwelling Unit' inspection, and commercial installations use the wiring-cost-based commercial/industrial formula.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for EVSE circuit/charger installation — issued by Idaho DOPL, not Bingham County
- Homeowners performing electrical work on their own primary/secondary residence may pull a Homeowner Electrical Permit directly from DOPL; otherwise a licensed Idaho electrical contractor pulls the permit
- Residential EVSE added to an existing dwelling is billed under DOPL's 'Existing Dwelling Unit' per-inspection fee — no separate EV-charger fee category exists
- Commercial/multi-family EVSE installations are billed under DOPL's wiring-cost-based commercial/industrial fee formula
- If the EVSE is paired with new structural work (e.g., a carport/canopy), that structural scope requires a separate Bingham County building permit plus the County's flat $25.00 technology fee
Required documents
- OptionalHomeowner Electrical Permit Application (DOPL)For homeowners wiring an EVSE circuit at their own primary/secondary residence; available at dopl.idaho.gov
- OptionalContractor Electrical Permit Application (DOPL)For licensed Idaho electrical contractors installing EVSE circuits, residential or commercial; available at dopl.idaho.gov
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Dwelling Unit (residential EVSE circuit added to an existing home) | $65.00 per inspection | IDAPA 24.39.10.500 electrical permit fee schedule — no distinct EVSE/EV-charger line item exists; residential retrofit electrical work is billed at this flat per-inspection rate |
| Commercial/Industrial — wiring cost not exceeding $10,000 | $60.00 + 2% of total wiring cost | IDAPA 24.39.10.500 — applies to commercial/multi-family EVSE installations |
| Commercial/Industrial — wiring cost $10,001 to $100,000 | $260.00 + 1% of the amount exceeding $10,000 | IDAPA 24.39.10.500 |
| Commercial/Industrial — wiring cost over $100,000 | $1,160.00 + 0.5% of the amount exceeding $100,000 | IDAPA 24.39.10.500 |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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