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Melba building permits
Melba, Idaho — as published 2026-07-07.
Reviewed 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Dwelling / Addition / Remodel)
Required for new single-family dwellings, residential additions/remodels, and detached structures within Melba city limits. Issued by the City of Melba's own Building Department under Melba City Code §9-2-1; the City contracts with outside inspection professionals to perform plan review and inspections, but the permit and its legal authority are the City's, not Canyon County's.
Reviewed 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required before starting construction, per Melba City Code §9-2-1(A)
- Two (2) plot plans drawn to scale showing proposed work
- Two (2) complete sets of plans and specifications (one set is returned to applicant)
- A copy of the full legal description (recorded) or Subdivision, Lot & Block of property
- Contractor Registration Number required on the application
- Zoning classification must be identified on the application
- Mechanical permits are required separately through the City of Melba, with a copy of the Manual J calculation kept on site
Required documents
- RequiredMelba Building Permit ApplicationCity of Melba's own building permit application form, capturing applicant/builder/owner information, zoning classification, project type (new dwelling, new commercial, residential/commercial addition or remodel, detached structure), site address, square footage breakdown, and project value
- RequiredPlot Plans (2 copies, drawn to scale)
- RequiredConstruction Plans and Specifications (2 complete sets)
- RequiredLegal Description or Subdivision/Lot/Block Documentation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Unpublished — the Building Permit Application itself leaves the "Permit Fee" line blank/hand-filled, and Melba City Code §9-2-1(B) states the fee schedule is on file with the City as Exhibit A. This Exhibit A fee schedule is not published on the City's website, its linked Google Drive document library, Municode/AmLegal codification, or in Wayback Machine snapshots of cityofmelba.org checked as of this verification. | Confidence for this fee line is intentionally NOT verified — see confidence field below. Contact City Hall at (208) 495-2722 for the current Exhibit A valuation table. |
| Plan Review Fee | Unpublished — same as Building Permit Fee; line is blank on the City's own application form | Not found in any published source as of verification |
| Water Hookup Fee | $1,800.00 | Published directly on the City of Melba Building Permit Application form (fixed amount, not valuation-based) |
| Sewer Hookup Fee | $4,500.00 | Published directly on the City of Melba Building Permit Application form (fixed amount, not valuation-based) |
Mechanical Permit (New Residential / Retro-Residential / Commercial)
VerifiedRequired through the City of Melba for HVAC, gas piping, fireplace/stove, and related mechanical work, separate from the general building permit. Melba publishes fixed and percentage-based fees directly on its own mechanical permit application forms.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Required for new dwelling HVAC systems, additions/remodels/shops, additional HVAC systems, radiant floor heat, pool heaters, heat pumps/AC for manufactured homes, gas piping (underground and house), fireplaces/stoves (wood/pellet/gas), and venting-only installations
- For commercial mechanical work: new or retrofit application, with permit fee calculated as 2% of the commercial bid price (minimum fee $60.00)
- Payment (cash, check, or money order) due at time of submittal
- It is the duty of the Contractor or Owner to notify the City when the project is ready for inspection
- Permits are issued subject to the Building, Mechanical, and Zoning Codes of Melba City, Idaho; commercial permits expire in 180 days if work is not started or is abandoned
Required documents
- RequiredNew Residential Construction Mechanical Permit ApplicationCity of Melba form (revised 12/23/2020) itemizing new dwelling ($150 flat), new addition/remodel/shop ($60 flat), and per-unit fees for additional HVAC systems, radiant floor heat, pool heaters, heat pumps, gas piping, fireplaces, and stoves
- RequiredCommercial Mechanical Permit ApplicationCity of Melba form (revised 12/23/2020) for new or retro commercial mechanical work; fee is 2% of commercial bid price, $60 minimum
- RequiredRetro-Residential Mechanical Permit ApplicationCity of Melba form for mechanical work in existing residential structures
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Dwelling (residential mechanical, does not include fireplaces/stoves or gas piping) | $150.00 | City of Melba New Residential Construction Mechanical Permit Application, revised 12/23/2020 |
| New Addition / Remodel / Shop (residential mechanical, does not include fireplaces/stoves or gas piping) | $60.00 | — |
| Any additional HVAC system | $75.00 each | — |
| Radiant floor heat | $60.00 each | — |
| Pool heater (gas only) | $40.00 each | — |
| New heat pump / air conditioner for manufactured home | $40.00 each | — |
| Gas piping — underground | $60.00 each | — |
| Gas piping — house piping | $60.00 each | — |
| Fireplace (wood / pellet / gas) | $40.00 each | — |
| Stove (wood / pellet / gas) | $40.00 each | — |
| Venting only for fireplace/stove | $40.00 each | — |
| Commercial Mechanical Permit (new or retrofit) | 2% of commercial bid price, minimum fee $60.00 | City of Melba Commercial Mechanical Permit Application, revised 12/23/2020 |
Sources & verification
Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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