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Built-In Woodstove / Pellet Stove Mechanical Permit in Unincorporated Canyon County, Idaho

Canyon County issues mechanical permits for built-in (permanently installed) woodstoves and pellet stoves. This is the sole mechanical permit type still issued by Canyon County — all other HVAC work (furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, water heaters, freestanding fireplaces, freestanding pellet stoves, and freestanding woodstoves) is handled by the Idaho Division of Building Safety (DBS/DOPL) since September 1, 2023. Permit fee is $80 per built-in appliance plus $60 for venting.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Built-in (permanently installed) pellet stoves and woodstoves require a Canyon County mechanical permit
  • Submit 'New Construction Mechanical Permit Application' to Canyon County Development Services
  • HVAC contractor name, license number, and contact required
  • Property owner information and job site address required
  • Specify rooms where woodstove/pellet stove will be installed
  • Venting permit required if venting is being installed

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Fee schedule

Built-in pellet stove or built-in woodstoveCanyon County New Construction Mechanical Permit Application (Revised 9/6/23)
$80.00 each
Venting for woodstove/pellet stoveCanyon County New Construction Mechanical Permit Application (Revised 9/6/23)
$60.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Canyon County building department
~1–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Installation Inspection

    Notify Canyon County Building Division when installation is ready for inspection. Call the inspection line at 208-454-7460 by 4:00 PM for next business day.

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

Tips

  • FREESTANDING pellet stoves, woodstoves, and fireplaces are NOT permitted by Canyon County — those permits must be pulled with the Idaho Division of Building Safety (DBS). Only built-in (permanently installed) units are permitted by Canyon County.
  • All other mechanical work (furnaces, heat pumps, AC, water heaters, etc.) is handled exclusively by DBS/DOPL since September 1, 2023.
  • Mail-in checks are accepted (due within 15 days of application). Credit card authorization form required for card payments.
  • Inspection cut-off time is 4:00 PM for next-day inspection requests. Call 208-454-7460.

Frequently asked questions

Only if it is a built-in (permanently installed) unit. Built-in pellet stoves and built-in woodstoves require a Canyon County mechanical permit ($80 per appliance, $60 for venting). Freestanding pellet stoves, woodstoves, and fireplaces do NOT go through Canyon County — those require a permit from the Idaho Division of Building Safety (DBS). Source: Canyon County New Construction Mechanical Permit Application (Revised 9/6/23), https://www.canyoncounty.id.gov/building-department/

In Unincorporated Canyon County, the published Built-in pellet stove or built-in woodstove is: $80.00 each. Additional published fees: Venting for woodstove/pellet stove — $60.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a built-in woodstove / pellet stove mechanical permit in Unincorporated Canyon County typically runs 1–5 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: New Construction Mechanical Permit Application — Built-In Woodstove/Pellet Stove (Revised 9/6/23). Depending on your project, Unincorporated Canyon County may also ask for: Credit Card Authorization Form (if paying by card). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Canyon County requires 1 inspection(s) for a built-in woodstove / pellet stove mechanical permit, in order: Installation Inspection. 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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