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Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Alteration) in Greenleaf, Idaho

Required for erecting, constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, improving, removing, converting, or demolishing any building or structure within Greenleaf city limits, including new single-family homes, additions, and alterations. Reviewed and issued by the city's contracted Building Official (Idaho Building Inspection Services, Inc.) under Greenleaf City Code Title 8, Chapter 1.

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When you need this permit

  • Building permit required before any erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, improvement, removal, conversion, or demolition of a building or structure (Greenleaf City Code 8-1-2(A))
  • Plans must comply with the 2018 IBC and 2018 IRC as adopted/amended by the State of Idaho (Greenleaf City Code 8-1-1)
  • Application must be submitted with an electronic set of building plans including the site plan, OR three sets of paper plans with one set on 11 x 17 (tabloid) paper for scanning/filing
  • Re-roofing, window replacement, and siding replacement also require a building permit
  • Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC/mechanical work requires separate permits obtained directly through Idaho DOPL (dbs.idaho.gov / dopl.idaho.gov), not the city

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Application FeeCredited/deducted from the total building permit fee once valuation and fees are calculated by the Building Official — City of Greenleaf Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution #223 'Exhibit A' (adopted 09/02/2025, effective 10/01/2025), 'Building Permit Fees' section
$50.00 flat, due upon submission of all building permit applications
Building Permit — Valuation FeeCity of Greenleaf Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution #223 'Exhibit A', p. 17-19 of 24: 'Valuation shall be set by the Building Official, who may use the most current building valuation data from the International Code Council, as deemed applicable. The building valuation data on following pages is given as an example only.' No flat-dollar table is published; the ICC BVD + multiplier method is the city's official, adopted mechanism for calculating the fee — this is not an unresolved fee, it is a formula-based fee set by resolution
Set by the Building Official using the most current ICC Building Valuation Data (BVD) as a guide; example BVD table attached to the fee schedule (Feb 2025 ICC BVD) shows Group R-3 one- and two-family residential at $215.90/sq ft (Type IA) down to $169.09/sq ft (Type VB) — actual permit fee = building valuation run through the city's Permit Fee Multiplier formula (Bldg. Dept. Budget % ÷ Total Annual Construction Value)
Plan Review FeeResolution #223 'Exhibit A', 'Building Permit Fees' section
65% of the building permit fee; reduced to 30% for Group R-3 (one- and two-family dwelling) plan reviews on structures with less than 2,500 sq ft of habitable space (finished or unfinished)
RESCheck energy code plan review fee (not applicable to all permits)
$150.00
Additional Plan Review Fee (beyond initial plan review)
$75.00
Additional Inspection Fee (re-inspections)
$100.00
Additional Building Official time spent on project
$150.00/hour
Penalty for building without a permit
Double the cost of all applicable building permit fees

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Foundations inspection, per the city's Building Permit Information memo (30 Jun 2025)

  2. 2

    Framing

    Framing inspection, per the city's Building Permit Information memo

  3. 3

    Final

    Final inspection before occupancy; all other fees (additional review/inspection/Building Official time) must be paid before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued

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

Tips

  • Greenleaf contracts its Building Official function to Idaho Building Inspection Services, Inc. (named contact: Steve Pierson per the city's Building Requirements sheet) rather than employing in-house building staff.
  • The applicant contacts the City Building Official directly to request/schedule inspections — the city clerk does not schedule inspections.
  • Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC/mechanical permits and inspections are NOT issued by the City of Greenleaf — apply directly through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (dbs.idaho.gov).
  • Re-roofing, window replacement, and siding replacement all require a Greenleaf building permit, even though they may not require IDAPA trade permits.
  • The $50 application fee is credited toward the final building permit fee once the Building Official calculates valuation — it is not an extra charge.
  • For manufactured/modular homes, tiny houses, and RVs, see the DOPL classification brochure referenced in the city's Building Permit Information memo.
  • Structural design assumptions (20 psf snow load, 90 mph wind, Seismic Zone B, 24-inch frost depth, 1,500 psf allowable soil bearing) apply citywide and should inform structural plan submittals.

Frequently asked questions

Greenleaf requires a residential building permit (new construction / addition / alteration) for: Building permit required before any erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, improvement, removal, conversion, or demolition of a building or structure (Greenleaf City Code 8-1-2(A)); Plans must comply with the 2018 IBC and 2018 IRC as adopted/amended by the State of Idaho (Greenleaf City Code 8-1-1); Application must be submitted with an electronic set of building plans including the site plan, OR three sets of paper plans with one set on 11 x 17 (tabloid) paper for scanning/filing; Re-roofing, window replacement, and siding replacement also require a building permit; Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC/mechanical work requires separate permits obtained directly through Idaho DOPL (dbs.idaho.gov / dopl.idaho.gov), not the city. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Greenleaf Building Department (contracted Building Official — Idaho Building Inspection Services, Inc.) at (208) 454-0552 before starting work.

The Building Permit Application Fee is a flat $50, credited toward the total permit cost. The total building permit fee is based on project valuation, calculated by the Building Official using International Code Council Building Valuation Data (for example, $169.09-$215.90 per sq ft for a one- and two-family dwelling depending on construction type), run through the city's adopted Permit Fee Multiplier formula. Plan review adds 65% of the permit fee (30% for smaller Group R-3 homes under 2,500 sq ft). This is set by City Council Resolution #223 (adopted Sept. 2, 2025, effective Oct. 1, 2025).

Greenleaf does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Greenleaf Building Department (contracted Building Official — Idaho Building Inspection Services, Inc.) at (208) 454-0552 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application Form; Construction Drawings / Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Greenleaf requires 3 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction / addition / alteration), in order: Foundation, Framing, Final. Schedule each through City of Greenleaf Building Department (contracted Building Official — Idaho Building Inspection Services, Inc.) ((208) 454-0552).

Apply through City of Greenleaf Building Department (contracted Building Official — Idaho Building Inspection Services, Inc.) at 20523 N. Whittier Dr., Greenleaf, ID 83626-9199. Phone: (208) 454-0552, email: cityhall@greenleaf-idaho.us. Office hours: Not published; contact Greenleaf City Hall to reach the City Clerk or to schedule with the Building Official. Official information: https://mobile.greenleaf-idaho.us/city-government.

Greenleaf issues its own building permits under Greenleaf City Code Title 8, Chapter 1 (8-1-1 Codes Adopted; 8-1-2 Building Permit Required). The city contracts its Building Official function to Idaho Building Inspection Services, Inc. rather than using Canyon County or a county-wide building department. This differs from some other small Canyon County cities that rely on shared/county building services — Greenleaf independently adopted its own building codes by ordinance and sets its own building permit fees by City Council resolution.

Not the city. Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC/mechanical permits and inspections within Greenleaf are obtained directly through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) at dbs.idaho.gov / dopl.idaho.gov. Greenleaf only issues the building permit itself.

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