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Wilder building permits
VerifiedWilder, Idaho — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Codes adopted
International Building Code (IBC), 2015 Edition, as adopted by the Idaho Building Code Board of the Division of Building Safety (IDAPA 07.03.01.004.01) — Wilder City Code section 3-1-5 'Adoption Of Building Codes'International Residential Code (IRC), 2012 Edition, parts I-IV and IX — Wilder City Code section 3-1-5International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2015 Edition, as adopted by the Idaho Building Code Board of the Division of Building Safety (IDAPA 07.03.01.004.04) — Wilder City Code section 3-1-5UPDATE 2026-07-23: the building-code adoption ordinance (previously reported as unlocatable) was found live on the city's own municipal code portal — wilder.municipalcodeonline.com is reachable via direct chapter/section hash URLs (e.g. #name=3-1-5:_ADOPTION_OF_BUILDING_CODES), contrary to the prior finding that only the zoning title (Title 9) was accessible. Title 3, Chapter 3-1 'Building Codes And Regulations' (all 17 sections, chapter last amended by Ord. 619, 5/14/2019; code adoption history includes Ord. 613 9/5/2017, Ord. 577 2/7/2011, Ord. 474 enacted 12/17/2002) codifies the specific IBC/IRC/IECC editions above, local amendments (section 3-1-9), and the building-permit fee mechanism (section 3-1-11), which is now reflected in the residential-building-permit entry's fees array. Chapter 3-4 'Building Official And Building Permit Regulations' (Ord. 593, 12-11-2012; Ord. 327, enacted 1-13-1987) separately establishes the Building Official position and permit-issuance procedure.Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical (HVAC) permits and inspections within Canyon County — including Wilder — are handled by the State of Idaho, Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not the city, per Canyon County Building Department's published notice that 'all Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing permits and inspections are handled by the State of Idaho' (Canyon County HVAC program transferred to DOPL 9/1/2023)
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel / Accessory Structure)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residences, residential additions (including attached garages/carports), residential remodels, and detached accessory structures within Wilder city limits. Issued by the City of Wilder Building Department and reviewed by the city's appointed Building Official.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required to construct or install a single-family residence, residential addition, residential remodel, or detached accessory structure within city limits
- Two complete sets of plans and specifications drawn to scale required for new construction and additions
- Site plan showing lot lines, private and public utilities, drainage, easements, and North arrow
- Foundation plan (reinforcement, ventilation, frost walls for stoops/overhangs)
- Floor plan (window/door sizes, ventilation, required exits)
- Roof, wall, and floor framing plan (wall bracing, header and beam sizes) — required for new construction, additions, and detached accessory structures
- Elevations (roof slopes, attic ventilation, chimney and building heights) — required for new construction, additions, and detached accessory structures
- Building section (foundation to roof)
- Energy code compliance form (REScheck) — required for new construction, additions, and remodels
- Projects within 100 feet of the Golden Gate Canal require Boise Project Board of Control approval before the city will approve the permit
- Idaho Contractor Registration Number required on the application if a licensed contractor is performing the work
- Call Idaho 811 (DIGLINE) before digging
Required documents
- RequiredResidential Building Permit ApplicationOfficial City of Wilder Building Department application form (107 4th Street, Wilder, ID 83676) covering Single Family Residence, Residential Addition, Residential Remodel, and Detached Accessory Structure project types on one form
- RequiredConstruction Drawings (2 complete sets, drawn to scale)Site plan, foundation plan, floor plan, framing plan, elevations, and building section as applicable to the project type checked on the application
- RequiredEnergy Code Compliance Form (REScheck)Required for new single-family residences, additions, and remodels
- OptionalBoise Project Board of Control ApprovalRequired only if the project is within 100 feet of the Golden Gate Canal; must be signed on the permit application before city approval
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| City of Wilder Building Permit Fee — Total Valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $24.00 | Wilder City Code section 3-1-11 'Criteria For Issuance Of Building Permit' — 'Adoption of Building Permit Fees' table, live on the city's codified municipal code portal (chapter last amended by Ord. 619, 5/14/2019) |
| City of Wilder Building Permit Fee — Total Valuation $501.00 to $2,000.00 | $24.00 for the first $500.00, plus $3.00 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $2,000.00 | — |
| City of Wilder Building Permit Fee — Total Valuation $2,001.00 to $40,000.00 | $69.00 for the first $2,000.00, plus $11.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $40,000.00 | — |
| City of Wilder Building Permit Fee — Total Valuation $40,001.00 to $100,000.00 | $487.00 for the first $40,000.00, plus $9.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $100,000.00 | — |
| City of Wilder Building Permit Fee — Total Valuation $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 | $1,027.00 for the first $100,000.00, plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $500,000.00 | — |
| City of Wilder Building Permit Fee — Total Valuation $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 | $3,827.00 for the first $500.00 [sic — ordinance text as codified], plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $1,000,000.00 | Quoted verbatim from Wilder City Code section 3-1-11; this bracket's own base fee ($3,827.00) is internally consistent with the running total from the prior bracket, but the 'first $500.00' phrase is very likely a drafting/typo error for 'first $500,000.00' (every other bracket's 'first $X' matches its own floor value) — flagged rather than silently corrected; confirm with the Building Official before relying on it for an exact fee calculation near this bracket's boundary |
| City of Wilder Building Permit Fee — Total Valuation $1,000,001.00 to $5,000,000.00 | $6,327.00 for the first $1,000,000.00, plus $3.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $5,000,000.00 | — |
| City of Wilder Building Permit Fee — Total Valuation $5,000,001.00 and over | $18,327.00 for the first $5,000,000.00, plus $1.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | — |
| City of Wilder Construction Document (Plan Review) Approval Fee | 50 percent of the applicable Building Permit Fee | This is the dollar figure that fills the application's blank 'Plan Review' line; the 'Permit Fee' line is filled from the valuation table above |
| Reinspection Fee | $47.00 per hour | — |
| Inspection Fee (no fee specifically indicated elsewhere) / Demolition Permit | $47.00 per hour; demolition permits carry an initial $25.00 charge, then the hourly rate applies if the inspection exceeds one half hour | — |
| Additional Construction Document Review (plan changes, additions, or revisions) | $70.00 per hour (commercial or residential construction document review), plus a $25.00 administrative fee | — |
| Outside Consultant Plan Checking and/or Inspection | $70.00 per hour, plus a $25.00 administrative fee | — |
| Administrative Fee (applicant-requested extra documentation) | $25.00 | — |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installing a rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic system within Wilder city limits. Electrical work is NOT reviewed by the City of Wilder — it is a separate State of Idaho permit issued by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), which publishes a dedicated Solar/Renewable Energy fee formula. Any structural/roof-mount building-permit component is reviewed locally by the City of Wilder Building Department using the same valuation-based Permit Fee/Plan Review process codified at Wilder City Code section 3-1-11 and documented in this file's residential-building-permit entry.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- State of Idaho DOPL electrical permit required for the PV system's electrical installation — purchased through dopl.idaho.gov; NOT issued by the City of Wilder, which does not run its own electrical program
- Homeowner permit available only for work the property owner personally performs on their own residence; otherwise a licensed electrical contractor must pull the permit
- Solar/Renewable Energy box must be checked on the DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet, with the total cost of the electrical system entered as the Job Value Amount
- Grid-Connected Renewable Energy systems require a plan check permit number FIRST (contact DOPL at 1-800-955-3044) before the installation permit can be purchased
- Structural/roof-mount scope requires a City of Wilder Residential Building Permit Application (same combined form covering Single Family Residence, Addition, Remodel, and Detached Accessory Structure project types) if the installation rises to the level of a building permit — confirm with City Hall (208-482-6204)
Required documents
- RequiredDOPL Homeowner or Contractor Electrical Permit ApplicationMust be accompanied by the DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule) to calculate and transfer the total fee
- OptionalCity of Wilder Residential Building Permit ApplicationCovers the structural/roof-mount scope, if triggered; same form used for other Wilder building permits
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State of Idaho DOPL Electrical Permit — Solar/Renewable Energy (up to $10,000 system cost) | (Total cost of electrical system x 0.02) + $60 | DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule), 'Other Installations including Solar/Renewable Energy' section — same statewide formula documented for other Idaho jurisdictions in this corpus (e.g. Salmon, Priest River) since DOPL sets electrical fees statewide, not locally |
| State of Idaho DOPL Electrical Permit — Solar/Renewable Energy ($10,001 to $100,000 system cost) | ((Total cost of electrical system - $10,000) x 0.01) + $260 | — |
| State of Idaho DOPL Electrical Permit — Solar/Renewable Energy (over $100,001 system cost) | ((Total cost of electrical system - $100,000) x 0.005) + $1,160 | — |
| Plan Check Fee (grid-connected renewable energy, required before permit purchase) | $65.00 per hour | — |
| City of Wilder Building Permit Fee (structural/roof-mount, if triggered) | Valuation-based per Wilder City Code section 3-1-11 (e.g. $24.00 for $1.00-$500.00 valuation, scaling up; Plan Review is a further 50% of the Building Permit Fee) — see the full valuation table in this file's residential-building-permit entry | UPDATE 2026-07-23: the fee table, previously reported as unlocatable, was found live on the city's own municipal code portal (Wilder City Code 3-1-11); same fee mechanism documented in this file's residential-building-permit entry |
EV Charger Installation Permit (State-Issued Electrical Permit)
VerifiedElectrical work for an EV charging station (EVSE) within Wilder city limits is NOT reviewed by the City of Wilder — it is a State of Idaho electrical permit issued by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), the same statewide arrangement documented in this file's solar-pv-permit entry. DOPL's Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule) has no distinct 'EV charger' line item; a charger circuit added to an existing residence is billed under the Residential 'Existing Residence' branch-circuit fee ($65 flat, covering one circuit — the EV charger circuit itself). Any structural/canopy component (rare for a standard wall/pedestal charger) would separately route to the City of Wilder Building Department, the same as this file's solar-pv-permit entry's structural component.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- State of Idaho DOPL electrical permit required for the EV charger circuit and connection — purchased through dbs.idaho.gov; NOT issued by the City of Wilder, which does not run its own electrical program
- Homeowner permit available only for work the property owner personally performs on their own residence; otherwise a licensed electrical contractor must pull the permit via the DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit Application
- The DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet's 'Existing Residence' fee line applies: $65 base fee includes one branch circuit (the charger circuit itself); $10 per additional branch circuit if the project adds more than one circuit
- A structural/canopy component (if any) would require a City of Wilder Residential Building Permit Application, the same combined form covering Single Family Residence, Addition, Remodel, and Detached Accessory Structure project types — confirm with City Hall (208-482-6204) whether your specific installation triggers this
Required documents
- RequiredDOPL Homeowner or Contractor Electrical Permit ApplicationMust be accompanied by the DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule) to calculate and transfer the total fee
- OptionalCity of Wilder Residential Building Permit ApplicationOnly required if the installation includes a structural/canopy component; same form used for other Wilder building permits
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State of Idaho DOPL Electrical Permit — Existing Residence, new branch circuit (EV charger) | $65.00 flat (includes one branch circuit); $10.00 per additional branch circuit beyond the first | DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule, Revised 8/17/2022), 'RESIDENTIAL — Existing Residence' section: '$65 fee plus $10 per additional branch circuit, up to the maximum of the corresponding sq. of the building (one circuit is included in the $65.00).' There is no distinct 'EV charger' line item on the DOPL worksheet — a charger circuit added to an existing residence falls under this general new-branch-circuit fee, not the separate 'OTHER INSTALLATIONS including SOLAR/RENEWABLE ENERGY' tiered-percentage schedule (which is scoped to power generation/production/storage systems, not EV charging loads). |
| City of Wilder Building Permit Fee (structural/canopy, if triggered) | Valuation-based per Wilder City Code section 3-1-11 (e.g. $24.00 for $1.00-$500.00 valuation, scaling up; Plan Review is a further 50% of the Building Permit Fee) — see the full valuation table in this file's residential-building-permit entry | UPDATE 2026-07-23: the fee table, previously reported as unlocatable, was found live on the city's own municipal code portal (Wilder City Code 3-1-11); same fee mechanism documented in this file's residential-building-permit and solar-pv-permit entries |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.
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