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Demolition Permit in Idaho City, Idaho

Required for demolition of any commercial or residential structure within Idaho City limits, including a required checklist covering utility disconnection, historic district status, asbestos/lead paint certification, and traffic control planning.

Reviewed 2026-07-08 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Required for full or partial demolition of any structure in the city
  • Structure must have gas/propane, electrical, water, and sewer service disconnected, abandoned, or capped before demolition
  • If the structure is in the Historic District or a historic site, a Certificate of Appropriateness is required from the Historic Preservation Commission before the demolition permit can be issued
  • The Idaho City Fire Protection District must be contacted before demolition — (208) 392-6621
  • An asbestos certificate is required for structures built before 1975; an EPA Asbestos Information notice must be acknowledged
  • A pre-approved Traffic Control Plan is required for any work impacting the City right-of-way

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Fee schedule

Demolition Permit — valuation-based per Building Permit Fee ScheduleThe Demolition Permit application asks for 'Project Estimated Cost' and the City's fee schedule PDF is titled for use on 'new construction or additions to existing buildings' with no separate demolition-specific fee table published — City confirmed by phone is recommended to verify the exact valuation basis used for a demolition-only project
Same valuation-based schedule as new construction/alterations, based on the project's estimated cost as declared on the Demolition Permit application: $23.50 (up to $500) scaling to $5,608.75 + $3.50/$1,000 (over $1,000,000)

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Verify site clearance, safety protection, and that all utility disconnections were completed as declared on the application

See the full Idaho City inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Contact the Idaho City Fire Protection District at (208) 392-6621 before demolition — this is a required checklist item on the City's demolition application.
  • Structures built before 1975 require an asbestos certificate; if asbestos is present, a completed NESHAP-format Asbestos Notification of Demolition and Renovation form must be submitted.
  • If the structure is within the Historic District, secure your Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission before applying for the demolition permit — the Commission meets only once a month.
  • A pre-approved Traffic Control Plan may be required if the demolition impacts the City right-of-way — call City Hall at (208) 392-4584 to determine if a plan is needed for your project.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The City requires a Demolition Permit for full or partial demolition of any commercial or residential structure. The application requires disclosure of utility disconnection status, historic district status, and asbestos/lead-paint information.

In Idaho City, the published Demolition Permit — valuation-based per Building Permit Fee Schedule is: Same valuation-based schedule as new construction/alterations, based on the project's estimated cost as declared on the Demolition Permit application: $23.50 (up to $500) scaling to $5,608.75 + $3.50/$1,000 (over $1,000,000). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Idaho City does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Idaho City — Building Permits and Inspections Department at (208) 392-4584 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Demolition Permit Application. Depending on your project, Idaho City may also ask for: Asbestos Notification of Demolition and Renovation; Certificate of Appropriateness. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Idaho City requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Final. Schedule each through City of Idaho City — Building Permits and Inspections Department ((208) 392-4584).

Apply through City of Idaho City — Building Permits and Inspections Department at 511 Main St., PO Box 130, Idaho City, ID 83631. Phone: (208) 392-4584, email: idahocityclerk@cityofic.org. Office hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (closed 12:00–1:00 PM); Fri by appointment. Official information: https://idahocity.municipalimpact.com/building-permits-and-inspections.

Idaho City, Idaho has adopted: 2015 International Building Code (IBC), including rules for ADA and Federal Fair Housing Act accessibility equivalency, as adopted per Idaho City Code 8-1-2 and Idaho Code section 39-4116(1); 2017 Idaho Residential Code (IRC), Parts I-IV and IX; 2017 Idaho Energy Conservation Code (IECC); Per Idaho City Code 8-1-2, adopted codes are automatically superseded by successive versions as approved by the Idaho Building Code Board — confirm current statewide-mandated edition with the City or the Idaho Building Code Board before relying on a specific year; Idaho City Code Title 8 — Building Regulations. Local amendments apply — see the Idaho City overview page for the full list.

Yes. If the structure is within the Historic District or is a designated historic site, a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Idaho City Historic Preservation Commission is required before the demolition permit can be issued.

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Idaho City building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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