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Hailey building permits
VerifiedHailey, Idaho — as published 2026-08-26.
Verified 2026-08-02 · Source
Codes adopted
2018 International Building Code (IBC), as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board, including new Appendix O (Radon Control Methods)2018 International Residential Code (IRC), Parts I–III and IX, as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board, including Appendix F (Radon Control Methods), Appendix Q (Tiny Houses), and Appendix T (Solar Ready Provisions — Detached One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Townhouses)2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), as amended by the Idaho Building Code BoardIdaho State Plumbing Code (ISPC), as adopted and amended by the Idaho Plumbing Board — required plumbing fixture counts per IBC Table 2902.1National Electrical Code (NEC), latest edition approved by the Idaho Electrical Board — administered and inspected by the State of Idaho, not the City of Hailey
Permit types & fees
Building Permit (New Construction, Additions, Remodels — Commercial & Residential)
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, new commercial construction, residential remodels, and commercial remodels/tenant improvements (TI). Hailey does NOT have a separate 'Commercial Building Permit' or 'Tenant Improvement Permit' product — commercial work uses this identical application, checked as COMMERCIAL. Painting, residing, and replacing floor coverings are exempt; window replacement requires a permit.
Verified 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- New construction (commercial, single-family residential, or multi-family residential)
- Remodels (commercial or residential) — a commercial remodel/tenant improvement is filed on this same form, checked 'REMODEL: COMMERCIAL'
- 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
- Commercial construction documents must additionally demonstrate IECC Commercial Energy Efficiency compliance (Section C407): a COMcheck energy analysis for buildings under 20,000 sq ft, or building-department-approved energy modeling software (e.g., eQuest, Trace, Carrier HAP, EnergyPlus) for buildings 20,000 sq ft or more
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 | Hailey Building Permit Fee Table 1-A, effective October 1, 2025 |
| 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 | Hailey Building Permit Fee Table 1-A, effective October 1, 2025 |
| 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 | Hailey Building Permit Fee Table 1-A, effective October 1, 2025 |
| 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 | Hailey Building Permit Fee Table 1-A, effective October 1, 2025 |
| 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 | Hailey Building Permit Fee Table 1-A, effective October 1, 2025 |
| 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 | Hailey Building Permit Fee Table 1-A, effective October 1, 2025 |
| 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 | Hailey Building Permit Fee Table 1-A, effective October 1, 2025 |
| 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 |
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy — Commercial | $600, nonrefundable | FY2026 Hailey Municipal Fee Schedule (Building section), effective October 1, 2025 (up from $583 in FY2025) — read directly from the fee-schedule PDF, not a distinct permit fee, a genuine commercial-vs-residential rate difference |
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy — Residential | $241, nonrefundable | FY2026 Hailey Municipal Fee Schedule (Building section), effective October 1, 2025 (up from $234 in FY2025); listed for direct comparison against the commercial rate |
| Development Impact Fee — Nonresidential (Commercial), per 1,000 sq ft net floor area | $9,864 total (Parks & Recreation $134 + Circulation $7,945 + Fire $1,563 + Police $222) | Development Impact Fee Schedule effective 12/01/2025, reverse side of the Building Permit Application (rev. 12/01/2025); a distinct nonresidential table separate from the per-dwelling-unit residential DIF table above |
| Development Impact Fee — Nonresidential (Office / Industrial / Institutional / Lodging), per 1,000 sq ft (Lodging is per room) | Office $5,867; Industrial $2,085; Institutional $8,128; Lodging $7,972 per room | Development Impact Fee Schedule effective 12/01/2025, reverse side of the Building Permit Application (rev. 12/01/2025) |
| Hailey Clean Energy Deposit — new mixed use, commercial, industrial, or institutional | $1,250 per 10,000 sq ft | Clean Energy Deposit Fee effective 05/18/2022, confirmed on the reverse side of the Building Permit Application (rev. 12/01/2025); distinct from the $1,288 flat rate for new single-family/ADU/townhome |
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Additions, Remodels & Tenant Improvements)
VerifiedCovers new commercial construction, commercial additions, and commercial remodels or tenant improvements in Hailey. There is no distinct 'Commercial Building Permit' or 'Tenant Improvement Permit' product: commercial work is filed on the same universal Application for Building Permit used for residential projects, checked COMMERCIAL under New Construction or Remodel, and priced off the same Table 1-A valuation schedule. What genuinely differs from residential on this same application: two or more paper plan sets instead of electronic-only submittal; IECC Section C407 commercial energy-efficiency compliance; a separate Design Review Application fee for Commercial or Mixed-Use projects; a nonresidential Development Impact Fee table; a higher Clean Energy Deposit basis; a $600 nonrefundable Temporary Certificate of Occupancy fee; and a 20-business-day (versus 10) statutory completeness-review window under Idaho Code 39-4117.
Verified 2026-08-26 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial construction, commercial additions, or commercial remodels/tenant improvements, filed on the same Application for Building Permit used for residential work, checked COMMERCIAL under New Construction or Remodel
- Reviewed under the 2018 International Building Code, adopted at Hailey Municipal Code 15.08.010(A) as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board, including new Appendix O
- Construction documents submitted in two or more paper sets (versus electronic-only for residential applications), prepared by an Idaho-licensed architect or structural engineer where required, per Hailey Municipal Code 15.08.020, Section 107.1
- Buildings under 20,000 square feet must demonstrate IECC Section C407 Total Building Performance compliance using a COMcheck energy analysis; buildings 20,000 square feet or more must use building-department-approved energy modeling software (eQuest, Trace, Carrier HAP, EnergyPlus, or equivalent), per Hailey Municipal Code 15.08.020(C)(2)(a)
- A separate Design Review Application fee applies to projects categorized as Commercial or Mixed-Use, billed apart from the Building Permit and Plan Check fees; the City's Design Review process is administered under Hailey Municipal Code Title 17, Chapter 17.06 — the fee schedule confirms this category and its fee, but the chapter's specific applicability triggers for exterior commercial work could not be confirmed in this session because the code library's Chapter 17.06 pages did not render readable text through a browser-header fetch
- Electrical and plumbing work is permitted and inspected directly by the State of Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not the City of Hailey
- Fire Department plan review is performed by the City's own Hailey Fire & Rescue Department (which conducts its own plan reviews for new construction according to its department page), billed as part of the Plan Check Fee stack rather than as a separate permit; no evidence was found that Hailey contracts commercial fire plan review out to Wood River Fire & Rescue or any other district
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Building PermitSame City of Hailey Community Development Department application used for residential projects (revised 12/01/2025), checked COMMERCIAL under class of work
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsTwo or more paper sets (site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, structural details), prepared by an Idaho-licensed architect or structural engineer where required
- RequiredCommercial Energy Compliance DocumentationCOMcheck energy analysis for buildings under 20,000 square feet, or building-department-approved energy modeling software output for buildings 20,000 square feet or more, per IECC Section C407
- OptionalDesign Review ApplicationRequired for projects categorized as Commercial or Mixed-Use under the City's Design Review process; billed as a separate fee from the Building Permit and Plan Check fees
- 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 — the same citywide valuation table used for the Residential Building Permit; see the residential building permit for the full valuation-tier breakdown |
| 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 | Hailey Building Permit Fee Table 1-A, effective October 1, 2025 — same table used for residential and commercial projects |
| Plan Check Fee | 67% of the base Building Permit Fee | Hailey Municipal Fee Schedule effective October 1, 2025 (Plan Check Fees section) and the Building Permit Application (rev. 12/01/2025); the same rate applies to residential and commercial projects on this fee schedule |
| Planning Review Fee | 34% of the Plan Check Fee | Hailey Municipal Fee Schedule effective October 1, 2025 (Plan Check Fees section) and the Building Permit Application (rev. 12/01/2025) |
| Hailey Fire Dept. Plan Review Fee | 44% of the Plan Check Fee, where applicable | Hailey Municipal Fee Schedule effective October 1, 2025 (Plan Check Fees section) and the Building Permit Application (rev. 12/01/2025); billed by and paid to the City's own Hailey Fire & Rescue Department |
| Design Review Application — Commercial or Mixed-Use | $1,350.00, plus $64.00 per 1,000 gross square feet | Hailey Municipal Fee Schedule effective October 1, 2025 (Design Review Application section) — a Planning Department fee distinct from the Building Permit and Plan Check fees above |
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy — Commercial | $600, nonrefundable | Hailey Municipal Fee Schedule effective October 1, 2025 (Building section), up from $583 in the prior fee year — a genuine commercial-vs-residential rate difference; the residential rate is $241 |
| Development Impact Fee — Nonresidential (Commercial), per 1,000 sq ft net floor area | $9,864 total (Parks & Recreation $134 + Circulation $7,945 + Fire $1,563 + Police $222) | Development Impact Fee Schedule effective 12/01/2025, reverse side of the Building Permit Application (rev. 12/01/2025); a distinct nonresidential table separate from the per-dwelling-unit residential schedule |
| Hailey Clean Energy Deposit — new mixed use, commercial, industrial, or institutional | $1,250 per 10,000 sq ft | Clean Energy Deposit Fee effective 05/18/2022, confirmed on the reverse side of the Building Permit Application (rev. 12/01/2025); distinct from the $1,288 flat rate for new single-family/ADU/townhome |
| Building Permit Extension (180-day extension) | $170 | Hailey Municipal Fee Schedule effective October 1, 2025; up to 4 extensions permitted, applies to any Building Permit including commercial |
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 permit is officially named the 'Alternative Energy Permit' — see the sibling alternative-energy-permit entry for the full record — and covers the structural and 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, which usually works out cheaper on a large array. A separate State of Idaho DOPL electrical permit is required for the wiring and 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 |
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