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New Residential Building Permit in Middleton, Idaho

Required for new one- and two-family dwelling construction in Middleton. Applied for through the CitizenServe online portal or in person at 1103 W Main St. A $250 building permit deposit is required at application (25% of building permit fee applies toward residential plan review, paid within 30 days or the deposit is forfeited).

Verified 2026-07-04 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Submit 1 hard copy of plans and 1 digital copy of plans
  • Site plan required
  • Manual J load calculation required
  • Res Check (IECC energy compliance) required
  • Elevation Certificate required if property is in a floodplain
  • Applicant responsible for identifying all property boundary lines and ensuring setbacks
  • $250.00 New Residential Building Permit Deposit due at submittal (City Fee Schedule, Res. 526-25)

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Fee schedule

New Residential Building Permit DepositDue at application submittal; City Fee Schedule Res. 526-25 (effective 10/1/2025)
$250.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation-basedCity Fee Schedule Res. 526-25, Attachment A (Middleton 2021 Building Value Data table)
Per ICC 2021 Building Valuation Data (BVD) table x City Permit Fee Multiplier; e.g. $0–3,000 valuation = $131.52; $6,000–7,000 = $220.00; $50,000–51,000 = $1,028.13; $99,000–100,000 = $1,570.04; values over $100,000 = $1,570.04 for first $100,000 plus $5.60 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Residential Plan Review FeeMust be paid within 30 days of assessment or the permit deposit is forfeited (City Fee Schedule Res. 526-25)
25% of building permit fee
Public Works Residential/Commercial Building Inspection FeeCity Fee Schedule Res. 508-24
$25.00
Water Connection Fee (per Equivalent Dwelling Unit, 5/8" x 3/4" meter)City Fee Schedule Res. 526-25
$4,476.53
Sewer Connection Fee (per Equivalent Dwelling Unit, 5/8" x 3/4" meter)City Fee Schedule Res. 508-24
$15,000.00
City Parks Impact Fee — Single Family Residential (per EDU)City Fee Schedule Res. 499-23
$2,313.00
Transportation Impact Fee — Single Family Housing (per dwelling unit)City Fee Schedule Res. 526-25, Attachment E (New Transportation Impact Fees)
$5,050.00
Reinspection — Building, second notice of correction for same itemCity Fee Schedule Res. 508-24
$75.00

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing / Foundation

    Before concrete pour — forms, rebar, anchor bolts

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing and rough-in trades complete, before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    Insulation / Energy

    Insulation installed per Idaho Energy Conservation Code before drywall

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans

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

Tips

  • A $250 permit deposit is due at submittal; the plan review fee (25% of the building permit fee) must be paid within 30 days of assessment or the deposit is forfeited.
  • Request inspections through the CitizenServe online portal before 4:00 PM for next-business-day scheduling (per Middleton's electrical/plumbing/mechanical permit forms; confirm whether the same cutoff applies to building inspections by calling the inspection line at (208) 585-5805).
  • Middleton uses the 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code (based on the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code), not the International Plumbing Code — this affects fixture counts and code compliance.
  • Water and sewer connection fees are charged per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) based on meter size and are separate from the building permit fee — verify current EDU fees with Public Works before budgeting.

Frequently asked questions

Middleton requires a new residential building permit for: Submit 1 hard copy of plans and 1 digital copy of plans; Site plan required; Manual J load calculation required; Res Check (IECC energy compliance) required; Elevation Certificate required if property is in a floodplain; Applicant responsible for identifying all property boundary lines and ensuring setbacks; $250.00 New Residential Building Permit Deposit due at submittal (City Fee Schedule, Res. 526-25). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Middleton Building Department at (208) 585-3133 before starting work.

A $250.00 deposit is required at the time of application submittal, per the City of Middleton Fee Schedule (Resolution 526-25, effective October 1, 2025).

The City of Middleton has not published a specific plan-review turnaround timeline for residential building permits. The Building Department has noted periods of high submittal volume; contact (208) 585-3133 for current estimates.

You'll need: New Residential Building Permit Application (Revised 4/23/2015); Construction Drawings; Manual J Load Calculation; Res Check Energy Compliance Documentation. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Middleton requires 4 inspection(s) for a new residential building permit, in order: Footing / Foundation, Framing, Insulation / Energy, Final. Schedule each through City of Middleton Building Department ((208) 585-3133).

Apply through City of Middleton Building Department at 1103 W Main St, Middleton, ID 83644. Phone: (208) 585-3133, email: citmid@middletoncity.org. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://middleton.id.gov/Departments/Building.

Middleton, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with Idaho amendments — adopted by reference via Middleton City Code Title 4, Chapter 1 (state-adopted code); 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), Parts I, II, III and IX — Idaho Residential Code (2020 Edition amendments); 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Idaho Energy Conservation Code (2020 Edition amendments); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2018 International Residential Code Parts V & VI (mechanical); 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code (based on 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), with Idaho amendments; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — administered by the Idaho State Fire Marshal, not the City; ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009 (Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities). Local amendments apply — see the Middleton overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-04.

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

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