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Wilder building permits

Wilder, Idaho — as published 2026-07-20.

Reviewed 2026-07-08 · Source

Codes adopted

International Building Code (IBC), currently adopted edition, per Wilder City Zoning Code definition of 'Dwelling Unit' (Title 9, Chapter 2) referencing 'the International Building Code currently adopted'Note: Wilder's building-code adoption ordinance (the codified Title establishing the specific IBC/IRC edition number, local amendments, and the building-permit fee mechanism) could not be located in the publicly accessible portion of the city's municipal code portal (wilder.municipalcodeonline.com is a client-rendered site with no publicly reachable table-of-contents/section API for titles other than the zoning title, which was accessible via a third-party mirror). The city's own Residential Building Permit Application form (City of Wilder Building Department letterhead) and FY2025-26 budget (line 10-341204 'P&Z - Building Permits', $350,000 budgeted revenue) independently confirm the city operates its own building-permit program and issues its own building permits.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)

Required 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.

Reviewed 2026-07-08 · 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

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

Verified

Required 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 intake-calculated Permit Fee/Plan Review process documented in this file's residential-building-permit entry (no separate published valuation-based fee table).

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)	Not independently verifiable — the Permit Fee and Plan Review line items on the city's application are left blank for staff to calculate at intake; no separate published fee table or resolution exists	Same gap documented in this file's residential-building-permit entry after an exhaustive search (city documents portal, FY2025-26 budget, municipal code, Wayback Machine, Canyon County site, DOPL)

EV Charger Installation Permit (State-Issued Electrical Permit)

Verified

Electrical 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. Show full citationHide 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)	Not independently verifiable — the Permit Fee and Plan Review line items on the city's application are left blank for staff to calculate at intake; no separate published fee table or resolution exists	Same gap documented in this file's residential-building-permit and solar-pv-permit entries

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.

City of Wilder Building Department — official building department

Applications & forms

City of Wilder Residential Building Permit Application (updated 07/10/25)

Online permit portal

City of Wilder Municipal Code portal (title index page)

Codes & ordinances

Department & other records

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

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