Re-Roofing Permit in Idaho Falls, Idaho
VerifiedRequired for residential and commercial re-roofing in Idaho Falls, governed by the 2018 IBC/IRC and administered through the standard building permit process via the Cityworks portal.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- Building permit required for re-roofing per the City's standard building permit process
- Reviewed against the 2018 IBC and 2018 IRC roofing provisions as adopted by Idaho Falls City Code Title 7
- Apply through the Cityworks portal
Required documents
- Required
Building Permit Application (Roofing)
Submitted online through the Cityworks portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Re-Roofing Permit | 1% of valuation, minimum fee $30.18, maximum fee $110.00 | City of Idaho Falls Fee Schedule (October 2025), item 2.11.d |
| Commercial Re-Roofing Permit — first $20,000 of roofing costs | 1% of first $20,000 of roofing costs | City of Idaho Falls Fee Schedule (October 2025), item 2.10.d.i; maximum fee $3,001 per item 2.10.d |
| Commercial Re-Roofing Permit — roofing costs in excess of $20,000 | 0.79% of roofing costs in excess of $20,000 | City of Idaho Falls Fee Schedule (October 2025), item 2.10.d.ii; maximum fee $3,001 total per item 2.10.d |
| Permit Issuance Fee | $30.18 | City of Idaho Falls Fee Schedule (October 2025), item 2.13.a |
Review timeline
10–20 business days
Idaho Falls’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Final
Completed roofing work verified against approved permit and applicable code
Tips
- Residential re-roofing permit fees are capped at a maximum of $110.00 regardless of valuation, per the City's Fee Schedule.
- Commercial re-roofing permit fees are capped at a maximum of $3,001, per the City's Fee Schedule.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Idaho Falls Building Division (Department of Community Development Services) — official building department
- 2025-2026 Fee Schedule (PDF) | City of Idaho Falls
- Building | City of Idaho Falls
- Apply for a Permit | City of Idaho Falls
- Idaho Code § 39-4117 — Processing Building Permits — Timely Review (added 2025 ch. 272; 10 business days residential / 20 commercial for completeness determination, which 'shall not constitute approval')
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 Falls building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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