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Demolition Permit in Caldwell, Idaho

Required for the demolition of buildings or structures in Caldwell. Fees are assessed based on the cost of demolition work with a minimum base fee of $60.00. A dedicated demolition permit packet is available from the Building Safety Division.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Demolition of any building or structure requires a permit
  • Submit the demolition permit packet
  • Permit fee is assessed based on project cost of demolition work (minimum $60.00)

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Fee schedule

Demolition Permit FeeCaldwell Resolution No. 300-25, Section I-B
Based on project cost; minimum base fee $60.00
Reinspection (3rd inspection / 2nd reinspection for same segment)Resolution No. 300-25, Section V-C
$60.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Caldwell building department
~3–7 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Verify demolition complete, site cleared, utilities capped per requirements

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

Tips

  • Demolition permits require a minimum fee of $60.00 regardless of project scope.
  • Utility disconnection from Idaho Power, City of Caldwell Water, and sewer service may require separate coordination before demolition begins.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. A demolition permit is required. Use the Demolition Permit Packet available from the Building Safety Division. The fee is based on the cost of demolition work with a minimum of $60.00 per Caldwell's fee schedule (Resolution No. 300-25).

In Caldwell, the published Demolition Permit Fee is: Based on project cost; minimum base fee $60.00. Additional published fees: Reinspection (3rd inspection / 2nd reinspection for same segment) — $60.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a demolition permit in Caldwell typically runs 3–7 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Caldwell Department of Building Safety at (208) 455-3024.

You'll need: Demolition Permit Packet. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Caldwell requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Final. Schedule each through City of Caldwell Department of Building Safety ((208) 455-3024).

Apply through City of Caldwell Department of Building Safety at 205 South 6th Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605. Phone: (208) 455-3024, email: rcollins@cityofcaldwell.org. Office hours: Mon–Fri (inspection requests must be called in by 7:00 AM for same-day scheduling). Official information: https://www.cityofcaldwell.org/Departments/Community-Development/Building-Safety-Division.

Caldwell, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) — Parts I, II, III, IV and IX; 2018 International Building Code (IBC); 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2018 International Fire Code (IFC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Administrative Rules IDAPA 24.39.10 (Rules of the Idaho Electrical Board; renumbered from IDAPA 07.01.01–07.01.11); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code — Based on the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code; Administrative Rules IDAPA 24.39.20 (Rules Governing Plumbing; renumbered from IDAPA 07.02.02–07.02.07); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with State Amendments; 2018 International Property Maintenance Code; 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; 1997 Uniform Sign Code. Local amendments apply — see the Caldwell overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

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 Caldwell building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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