How much does a manufactured home permit cost in unincorporated Canyon County?

Permit fees are per transportable section: $150 for a single-wide (1 section), $200 for a double-wide (2 sections), $300 for a triple-wide (3 sections). Plus fire district impact fees ranging from $560 to $1,238 per unit. Source: Canyon County 2025 Permit Fee Schedule (effective 3/28/25), https://www.canyoncounty.id.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-PERMIT-FEE-SCHEDULE.pdf

Manufactured Home Permit in Unincorporated Canyon County, Idaho

Required for placement of all new and used manufactured homes in unincorporated Canyon County. Setup and installation must comply with the manufacturer's installation manual or, if unavailable, the most current Idaho Manufactured Home Installation Standard published by the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety. Permit fee varies by number of transportable sections. Used manufactured homes require proof that taxes are paid before the home is moved.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

Manufactured Home Permit required for all new and used manufactured homes in unincorporated Canyon County per Canyon County Code §06-01-09(2)
Site plan detailing property lines, setback measurements, septic and well locations, easements, and proposed/existing structures
Deed or Sales Agreement if property owned for 60 days or less
Floor plan with rooms labeled (hand-drawn or from manufacturer); attached patios/garages require full building plans
All previously-lived-in (used) manufactured homes must have taxes paid before being moved — provide copy of the Ad Valorem form from the County Assessor's office of the county where the home is being moved from
Certificate of Rehabilitation from the State of Idaho for all manufactured homes built prior to June 1976
Southwest District Health (SWDH) preliminary approval for individual septic/drain field or city hookup approval
Individual approach approval from servicing Highway District for each new residence
Fire District turn-around approval if residence is 150 feet or more from public road to rear of dwelling
Road User's Maintenance Agreement if located off private road or shared access easement
Floodplain Development Permit if parcel is in a mapped floodplain

Required documents

Req
Manufactured Permit Application (Canyon County, Revised 5/31/23)
Canyon County manufactured home permit application covering owner/agent info, site info, home details (new/used, sections, size, permanent foundation, etc.), manufacturer info, and project value.
Req
Building Permit Checklist — Manufactured Homes (Revised 1-12-26, Pg. 2)
Canyon County checklist for new and used manufactured homes: site plan, deed (if applicable), floor plan, Ad Valorem form (used homes), Certificate of Rehabilitation (pre-June 1976 homes), SWDH approval, highway district approach approval, fire district turn-around approval (if applicable), road maintenance agreement (if applicable), floodplain permit (if applicable).
Opt
Ad Valorem Tax Clearance Form (used manufactured homes only)
Copy of the Ad Valorem form from the County Assessor's office in the county of origin, showing taxes have been paid. Required before a used/previously-lived-in manufactured home may be moved.
Opt
Certificate of Rehabilitation (pre-June 1976 homes only)
Approved Certificate of Rehabilitation from the State of Idaho required for all manufactured homes built prior to June 1976.

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Manufactured Home Permit — Single Wide (1 section)	$150.00	Per transportable section. Canyon County 2025 Permit Fee Schedule (effective 3/28/25).
Manufactured Home Permit — Double Wide (2 sections)	$200.00	Per transportable section (total). Canyon County 2025 Permit Fee Schedule.
Manufactured Home Permit — Triple Wide (3 sections)	$300.00	Per transportable section (total). Canyon County 2025 Permit Fee Schedule.
Reinspection / Special Inspection Fee	$75.00	Canyon County 2025 Permit Fee Schedule
Impact fee — fire district	Varies by fire district: $560–$1,238 per unit depending on district	Per Canyon County Ordinance 20-018. Assessed on new manufactured home placement. See Canyon County Impact Fee Schedule.

Review timeline

~3–10 business days

Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Canyon County building department

Inspection process

1
Setup / Anchoring
Manufactured home setup per manufacturer's installation manual or Idaho Manufactured Home Installation Standard; anchoring and tie-down per design
2
Final
All trade finals (electrical, plumbing via DOPL/DBS) completed; skirting and siting per plans; address visible from public way; conditions met

Tips

Used manufactured homes must have a copy of the Ad Valorem tax clearance form (from the origin county's Assessor's office) showing taxes are paid before the home is moved. Do not move the home without this.
Manufactured homes built before June 1976 require a Certificate of Rehabilitation from the State of Idaho.
Electrical and plumbing inspections are through DOPL/DBS, not Canyon County.
Attached garages and patio covers require separate building plans per the plan requirements checklist.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a manufactured home permit cost in unincorporated Canyon County?: Permit fees are per transportable section: $150 for a single-wide (1 section), $200 for a double-wide (2 sections), $300 for a triple-wide (3 sections). Plus fire district impact fees ranging from $560 to $1,238 per unit. Source: Canyon County 2025 Permit Fee Schedule (effective 3/28/25), https://www.canyoncounty.id.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-PERMIT-FEE-SCHEDULE.pdf

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.

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

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