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Hailey building permits
VerifiedHailey, Idaho — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Building Permit (New Construction, Additions, Remodels)
VerifiedRequired for erecting, constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, improving, removing, converting, or demolishing any part of a building in Hailey, including new single-family and multi-family residential construction, commercial construction, and residential remodels. Painting, residing, and replacing floor coverings are exempt; window replacement requires a permit.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- New construction (commercial, single-family residential, or multi-family residential)
- Remodels (commercial or residential)
- Garages, basements, carports, foundations
- Accessory structures over 120 square feet (sheds, decks, pergolas, porches)
- Window replacement
- Construction documents must be submitted electronically for residential projects; two or more paper sets for commercial projects, prepared by an Idaho-licensed architect or structural engineer where required
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Building PermitCity of Hailey Community Development Department application, revised 12/01/2025; includes owner, contractor (registration number mandatory), architect, class of work, zoning, and estimated cost of construction
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsSite plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, and structural details; electronic plan review submittal required for residential projects
- OptionalFloodplain Development Permit ApplicationRequired if the lot is in a designated flood plain
- RequiredZoning Review ChecklistConfirms zoning district, overlay designation, and proposed setbacks
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation $1 to $500 | $27.78 | Hailey Building Permit Fee Table 1-A, effective October 1, 2025 |
| Building Permit — valuation $501 to $2,000 | $27.78 for the first $500, plus $3.23 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $2,001 to $25,000 | $124.23 for the first $2,000, plus $19.65 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $25,001 to $50,000 | $556.84 for the first $25,000, plus $12.93 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $50,001 to $100,000 | $915.03 for the first $50,000, plus $5.74 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $100,001 to $500,000 | $1,412.52 for the first $100,000, plus $7.11 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $500,001 to $1,000,000 | $4,596.45 for the first $500,000, plus $6.14 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $1,000,001 and up | $7,971.90 for the first $1,000,000, plus $4.52 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Plan Check Fee | 67% of the base Building Permit Fee | Per Hailey Municipal Fee Schedule effective October 1, 2025 and confirmed on the Building Permit Application (rev. 12/01/2025) |
| Planning Review Fee | 34% of the Plan Check Fee | Per Building Permit Application (rev. 12/01/2025) |
| Hailey Fire Dept. Plan Review Fee | 44% of the Plan Check Fee, where applicable | Per Hailey Municipal Fee Schedule effective October 1, 2025 and the Building Permit Application (rev. 12/01/2025) |
| Development Impact Fee — new single-family dwelling, 600 sq ft or less net floor area | $3,464 per dwelling unit (Parks & Recreation $898 + Circulation $1,407 + Fire $1,018 + Police $141) | Development Impact Fee Schedule effective 12/01/2025; scales up to $12,465 per unit for 3,001+ sq ft |
| Hailey Clean Energy Deposit — new single-family, ADU associated with new construction, or townhome | $1,288.00 flat | Clean Energy Deposit Fee effective 05/18/2022, confirmed at $1,288 in the FY2026 Municipal Fee Schedule |
| Building Permit Extension (180-day extension) | $170 | FY2026 Hailey Municipal Fee Schedule; up to 4 extensions permitted |
Fence Permit
VerifiedRequired for all fences in Hailey, reviewed and approved through Community Development's planning and zoning staff. Height limited to 4 feet in the required front yard setback and 6 feet in required side/rear yard setbacks; corner lots have additional sight-triangle restrictions.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- All new fences require a permit reviewed by planning and zoning staff
- Maximum height 4 feet within the required front yard setback
- Maximum height 6 feet within required side and rear yard setbacks
- Fences on corner lots may not be located within 75 feet of the centerline intersection of the two streets
- Barbed wire, sharp-pointed metal, and electrically charged fences are prohibited unless approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission
- Governed by Hailey Municipal Code Title 17, Chapter 17.08A
Required documents
- RequiredFence Permit ApplicationAvailable from Hailey Community Development Department, Forms & Fees page
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Permit | $80 | FY2026 Hailey Municipal Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2025 (up from $78 in FY2025) |
Re-Roof Permit
VerifiedRequired for roof replacement or re-roofing in Hailey, classified as a repair/remodel under the building code. Small patch jobs do not require a permit. Fee is valuation-based on the same Table 1-A schedule as new construction.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Full roof tear-off and replacement, or re-roofing overlay
- Small patch/repair jobs are exempt
- New roof coverings must meet a minimum Class C roof assembly or be an approved noncombustible covering
- Cedar shake and other wood-based roof coverings are prohibited
- Alterations or repairs affecting 50% or more of an existing roof surface must bring the entire roof into compliance with Hailey's roof-covering amendment
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSame City of Hailey application form used for all building permits; scope of work described as re-roof
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Re-Roof Permit — base fee based on estimated cost of construction | Calculated using Table 1-A valuation schedule (same as new construction Building Permit Fee) | FY2026 Hailey Municipal Fee Schedule: 'Re-Roof Permit — Base Permit Fee (based on estimated total valuation - Table 1A)' — no separate flat fee; valuation-based, no change proposed for FY2026 |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for moving a structure from one site to another, or destruction/demolition of a structure for disposal, in Hailey. Structures built wholly or in part before 1941 are treated as "historic structures" and trigger an additional 120-day review process before a demolition permit can be issued.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Permit application must include owner, address, property description, phone number, description of scope, and time frame
- Acknowledgment of the demolition by utility companies, the Blaine County Assessor's office, and the building official (if other than City of Hailey) is required
- For historic structures (built wholly or in part before 1941): application is routed to Hailey Planning, Fire Department, and the Hailey Arts and Historic Preservation Commission for a 120-day review
- Applicant must demonstrate the building's age using reliable records (e.g., Blaine County Assessor records)
- Following demolition, the site must be revegetated with drought-resistant grasses/shrubs within one month, including noxious weed abatement
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationCity of Hailey application including owner, address, property description, and demolition scope/timeframe
- OptionalHistoric Structure DocumentationRequired only for structures built wholly or in part before 1941: color photographs (at least 4"x6") of at least two elevations, height/square footage/current use, and historical photographs if available
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit | $160 | FY2026 Hailey Municipal Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2025 (up from $155 in FY2025) |
| Historic Demolition Permit — base fee | $163, plus $57 publication cost and $38 onsite posting per notice | FY2026 Hailey Municipal Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2025 |
Alternative Energy System Permit (Solar/Renewable)
VerifiedRequired for alternative energy system installations (e.g., rooftop solar) in Hailey. Uses a flat application fee model rather than valuation-based fees, established to base charges on actual staff time rather than system value.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Alternative energy system installation (e.g., rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic)
- Structural/mounting review handled by the City of Hailey Building Division
- Electrical connection work falls under the State of Idaho DOPL electrical permitting program, not the City
Required documents
- RequiredAlternative Energy Permit ApplicationCity of Hailey application; flat fee plus percentage of plan review fee
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Energy Permit — application fee | $106, plus 67% of the fee for Plan Review | FY2026 Hailey Municipal Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2025 (up from $103 + 65% in FY2025); established by Hailey Ordinance No. 1119 to move alternative energy permits from valuation-based to flat-fee pricing |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop or ground-mount solar photovoltaic systems within Hailey city limits. The City's own permit is officially named the 'Alternative Energy Permit' (see the sibling alternative-energy-permit entry in this dataset for the full record) and covers the structural/mounting review; it uses a flat application-fee model rather than valuation-based fees, established by Hailey Ordinance No. 1119 specifically to base charges on actual staff time rather than system value. A separate State of Idaho DOPL electrical permit is required for the wiring/interconnection scope.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Alternative Energy Permit application (the City's official name for its solar/renewable-energy permit) submitted to the City of Hailey Building Division for the structural/mounting scope
- Electrical connection work falls under the State of Idaho DOPL electrical permitting program, not the City -- on the DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet, check the 'Solar, Renewable Energy, power generation, power production, or energy storage systems' box under 'Other Installations including Commercial/Industrial/Solar/Renewable Energy'
- Hailey deliberately moved this permit from valuation-based to flat-fee pricing via Ordinance No. 1119, reasoning that structural review effort does not scale with system cost
- Renewable energy installations require a plan check prior to final inspection on the state electrical side, per the DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet
Required documents
- RequiredAlternative Energy Permit ApplicationCity of Hailey application for the structural/mounting scope; flat fee plus percentage of plan review fee
- RequiredIdaho DOPL Contractor (or Homeowner) Electrical Permit ApplicationState application with an Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule) that includes a dedicated Solar/Renewable Energy checkbox and valuation-based fee formula, for the wiring/interconnection scope
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Energy Permit -- application fee | $106, plus 67% of the fee for Plan Review | FY2026 Hailey Municipal Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2025 (up from $103 + 65% in FY2025); established by Hailey Ordinance No. 1119 to move alternative energy permits from valuation-based to flat-fee pricing |
| State DOPL Electrical Permit -- Solar/Renewable Energy, up to $10,000 system cost | (total system cost x 0.02) + $60 | Idaho DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule), Rev. 8/17/2022 |
| State DOPL Electrical Permit -- Solar/Renewable Energy, $10,001-$100,000 system cost | ((system cost - $10,000) x 0.01) + $260 | Idaho DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet, Rev. 8/17/2022 |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedHailey has no dedicated EV charger or EVSE permit and no distinct fee line item for electric vehicle charging equipment. Unlike solar/renewable-energy installations (which trigger the City's flat-fee 'Alternative Energy Permit'), an EV charger is not a power-generation or energy-storage system, so it does not require a City structural/mounting permit. The wiring/circuit work is billed as a standard electrical installation under the State of Idaho DOPL Contractor (or Homeowner) Electrical Permit, using the general 'Other Installations including Commercial/Industrial/Solar/Renewable Energy' valuation-based fee formula (the same formula used for solar, just without the Solar/Renewable Energy checkbox).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- No City of Hailey building or structural permit is required for a standard wall-mounted or pedestal EV charger installation -- only electrical work is involved
- Electrical permit issued by the State of Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not the City, per the DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet
- On the DOPL worksheet, EV charger circuits fall under 'OTHER INSTALLATIONS including COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/SOLAR/RENEWABLE ENERGY' -- the worksheet states this category 'shall apply to any and all electrical installations not specifically mentioned elsewhere on this form,' and EV/EVSE circuits have no dedicated line item, so they fall under this catch-all
- Do NOT check the 'Solar, Renewable Energy, power generation, power production, or energy storage systems' box on the DOPL worksheet for a straight EV charger install -- that box is for generation/storage systems, not vehicle-charging loads; the fee formula is identical either way
Required documents
- RequiredIdaho DOPL Contractor (or Homeowner) Electrical Permit ApplicationState application with the Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule); EV charger circuit work is priced under the 'Other Installations' valuation-based formula
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State DOPL Electrical Permit -- Other Installations, up to $10,000 system cost | (total cost of system x 0.02) + $60 | Idaho DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule), Rev. 8/17/2022 -- same formula tier used for solar/renewable energy; no dedicated EV/EVSE line item exists on the state form |
| State DOPL Electrical Permit -- Other Installations, $10,001-$100,000 system cost | ((total cost of system - $10,000) x 0.01) + $260 | Idaho DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet, Rev. 8/17/2022 |
Sources & verification
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