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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.

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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

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Fee schedule

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

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Canyon County building department
~3–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Setup / Anchoring

    Manufactured home setup per manufacturer's installation manual or Idaho Manufactured Home Installation Standard; anchoring and tie-down per design

  2. 2

    Final

    All trade finals (electrical, plumbing via DOPL/DBS) completed; skirting and siting per plans; address visible from public way; conditions met

See the full Unincorporated Canyon County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

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

Unincorporated Canyon County requires a manufactured home permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Canyon County Development Services Department — Building Division at 208-402-4163 before starting work.

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

Plan review for a manufactured home permit in Unincorporated Canyon County typically runs 3–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Canyon County Development Services Department — Building Division at 208-402-4163.

You'll need: Manufactured Permit Application (Canyon County, Revised 5/31/23); Building Permit Checklist — Manufactured Homes (Revised 1-12-26, Pg. 2). Depending on your project, Unincorporated Canyon County may also ask for: Ad Valorem Tax Clearance Form (used manufactured homes only); Certificate of Rehabilitation (pre-June 1976 homes only). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Canyon County requires 2 inspection(s) for a manufactured home permit, in order: Setup / Anchoring, Final. Schedule each through Canyon County Development Services Department — Building Division (208-402-4163).

Apply through Canyon County Development Services Department — Building Division at 111 North 11th Avenue, Suite 310, Caldwell, ID 83605. Phone: 208-402-4163, email: BuildingInfo@canyoncounty.id.gov. Office hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wed: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (excluding holidays). Official information: https://www.canyoncounty.id.gov/building-department/.

Unincorporated Canyon County, Idaho has adopted: International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by Canyon County Building Code Ordinance, Canyon County Code §06-01-11; International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings — adopted by Canyon County Building Code Ordinance, Canyon County Code §06-01-11; International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted by Canyon County Building Code Ordinance, Canyon County Code §06-01-11; residential provisions as modified by Idaho Statute Title 39 Chapter 41; International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted by Canyon County Building Code Ordinance, Canyon County Code §06-01-11; International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted by Canyon County Building Code Ordinance, Canyon County Code §06-01-11; International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted by Canyon County Building Code Ordinance, Canyon County Code §06-01-11. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Canyon County overview page for the full list.

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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