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Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel / Accessory Structure) — Wilder, Idaho · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-08-02 · Source: https://cityofwilder.org/uploads/residential-bldg-permit.pdf
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Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel / Accessory Structure) in Wilder, Idaho
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. Wilder has no distinctly-named Commercial Building Permit or Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit — commercial construction within city limits (Wilder does have designated 'C Commercial' and 'CI Commercial and Industrial' zoning districts) is regulated under the same city-adopted IBC 2015 code and the same generic, valuation-based Building Permit Fee table codified at Wilder City Code section 3-1-11, not a separate commercial product; see localAmendments and tipsAndGotchas for full sourcing.
Verified 2026-08-02 · Source
When you need this permit
- 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 Contractor
- Call Idaho 811 (DIGLINE) before digging
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Fee schedule
City of Wilder Building Permit Fee — Total Valuation $1.00 to $500.00Wilder 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)
$24.00
City of Wilder Building Permit Fee — Total Valuation $501.00 to $2,000.00Wilder City Code section 3-1-11(B) 'Adoption of Building Permit Fees' table, Total Valuation row '$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 $40,000.00Wilder City Code section 3-1-11(B) 'Adoption of Building Permit Fees' table, Total Valuation row '$2,001.00 to $40,000.00'; the codified cell prints the increment as '$11' without cents
$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 $100,000.00Wilder City Code section 3-1-11(B) 'Adoption of Building Permit Fees' table, Total Valuation row '$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 $500,000.00Wilder City Code section 3-1-11(B) 'Adoption of Building Permit Fees' table, Total Valuation row '$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
Quoted verbatim from Wilder City Code section 3-1-11; Show full citationHide
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$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
City of Wilder Building Permit Fee — Total Valuation $1,000,001.00 to $5,000,000.00Wilder City Code section 3-1-11(B) 'Adoption of Building Permit Fees' table, Total Valuation row '$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 overWilder City Code section 3-1-11(B) 'Adoption of Building Permit Fees' table, Total Valuation row '$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 FeeThis is the dollar figure that fills the application's blank 'Plan Review' line; the 'Permit Fee' line is filled from the valuation table above
50 percent of the applicable Building Permit Fee
Reinspection FeeWilder City Code section 3-1-11(B) 'Adoption of Building Permit Fees' table, 'Other inspections and fees' line 1, 'Reinspection fees'
$47.00 per hour
Inspection Fee (no fee specifically indicated elsewhere) / Demolition Permit
Wilder City Code section 3-1-11(B) 'Adoption of Building Permit Fees' table, 'Other inspections and fees' line 2, 'Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated' — the same cell carries the… Show full citationHide
Wilder City Code section 3-1-11(B) 'Adoption of Building Permit Fees' table, 'Other inspections and fees' line 2, 'Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated' — the same cell carries the demolition-permit $25.00 initial charge and the half-hour threshold above which the hourly rate applies$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)
Wilder City Code section 3-1-11(B) 'Adoption of Building Permit Fees' table, 'Other inspections and fees' line 3, 'Additional construction document review required by changes, additions, or revisions… Show full citationHide
Wilder City Code section 3-1-11(B) 'Adoption of Building Permit Fees' table, 'Other inspections and fees' line 3, 'Additional construction document review required by changes, additions, or revisions to plans' — the cell sets commercial and residential construction document review at the same $70.00 hourly rate$70.00 per hour (commercial or residential construction document review), plus a $25.00 administrative fee
Outside Consultant Plan Checking and/or Inspection
Wilder City Code section 3-1-11(B) 'Adoption of Building Permit Fees' table, 'Other inspections and fees' line 4, 'Use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both' — the… Show full citationHide
Wilder City Code section 3-1-11(B) 'Adoption of Building Permit Fees' table, 'Other inspections and fees' line 4, 'Use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both' — the codified cell reads 'commercial construction document review and $70.00 per hour for construction document review', omitting the word 'residential' from the second clause; both rates are $70.00$70.00 per hour, plus a $25.00 administrative fee
Administrative Fee (applicant-requested extra documentation)Wilder City Code section 3-1-11(B) 'Adoption of Building Permit Fees' table, 'Other inspections and fees' line 5, 'Administrative fee for applicant requested extra documentation'
$25.00
Review timeline
Plan review
Not published — contact the department
Inspection process
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Building Inspector Approval
Final sign-off by the Building Inspector is recorded directly on the permit application form; the form does not itemize a separate multi-stage inspection sequence (e.g., foundation/framing/final) the way larger jurisdictions' public materials do
See the full Wilder inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- Wilder's Residential Building Permit Application covers four project types on a single form — Single Family Residence, Residential Addition, Residential Remodel, and Detached Accessory Structure — check the applicable box and provide the matching plan set.
- The application's 'Office Use Only' fee block lists Sewer Fee ($3,800), Sewer Inspection ($200), Water Hookup ($1,800), Water Inspection ($200), and Water Meter fees (5/8" meter $582.80, 1" meter $954.00, 2" meter $1,600.00) as fixed utility-connection fees; the Permit Fee and Plan Review lines are left blank on the form itself, but city staff calculate them from the valuation-based fee table codified at Wilder City Code section 3-1-11 (found 2026-07-23 on the city's own municipal code portal) — Plan Review is 50% of the Building Permit Fee.
- A Wildland Fire Rural District (WFRD) Impact Fee applies at $825 per dwelling unit or $0.41 per sq ft of non-residential space, per the application form.
- Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC/mechanical permits are NOT issued by the City of Wilder — apply directly through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (dopl.idaho.gov).
- Projects within 100 feet of the Golden Gate Canal need Boise Project Board of Control sign-off on the permit application itself before the city will approve it — budget extra lead time if your parcel is canal-adjacent.
- Call 811 (Idaho DIGLINE) before any digging — printed directly on the city's permit form as a legal requirement.
Frequently asked questions
Wilder requires a residential building permit (new construction / addition / remodel / accessory structure) for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Wilder Building Department at (208) 482-6204 before starting work.
The permit application form itself leaves the Permit Fee and Plan Review lines blank for staff to calculate at intake, but the underlying fee schedule is codified at Wilder City Code section 3-1-11: the Building Permit Fee is valuation-based, starting at $24.00 for projects valued $1.00-$500.00 and scaling up (e.g. $69.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $11.00 per additional $1,000.00 up to $40,000.00; $487.00 for the first $40,000.00 plus $9.00 per additional $1,000.00 up to $100,000.00, and so on to $18,327.00 for the first $5,000,000.00 plus $1.00 per additional $1,000.00 above that). The Plan Review fee is 50% of the Building Permit Fee. Fixed utility fees (sewer, water hookup, water meter) and the WFRD impact fee are separate and listed directly on the application. Contact Wilder City Hall at (208) 482-6204 to confirm the exact fee for your project's valuation.
Wilder does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Wilder Building Department at (208) 482-6204 for current turnaround.
You'll need: Residential Building Permit Application; Construction Drawings (2 complete sets, drawn to scale); Energy Code Compliance Form (REScheck). Depending on your project, Wilder may also ask for: Boise Project Board of Control Approval. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
Apply through City of Wilder Building Department at 107 4th Street, Wilder, ID 83676. Phone: (208) 482-6204, email: kbagley@cityofwilder.org. Office hours: Not published on the city website; office hours available by contacting City Hall at (208) 482-6204. Official information: https://cityofwilder.org/.
Wilder issues its own building permits through the City of Wilder Building Department (107 4th Street, Wilder, ID 83676), using its own appointed Building Official (established under Wilder City Zoning Code Title 9, Chapter 9-3) and its own Residential Building Permit Application. This is independent of Canyon County's building department, which serves unincorporated Canyon County. Wilder's FY2025-26 city budget includes a dedicated 'P&Z - Building Permits' revenue line ($350,000), confirming the city collects its own permit fees rather than routing them through the county.
Not the city. Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical/HVAC permits and inspections in Wilder (and the rest of Canyon County) are handled directly by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) at dopl.idaho.gov. Wilder only issues the building permit itself.
No. The City's own uploads directory and Official Documents & Links page list only a 'Residential Building Permit' among building-permit-type documents; the application form itself is titled 'RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION' with only residential project-type checkboxes. However, Wilder City Code 3-1-5 adopts the International Building Code (IBC), 2015 Edition — the model code governing commercial construction — city-wide, and the Wilder City Code 3-1-11 Building Permit Fee table (the same valuation-based table documented above) is not split by residential/commercial and explicitly references 'commercial construction document review' within its own text. Wilder also has designated 'C Commercial' and 'CI Commercial and Industrial' zoning districts (Zoning Code 9-4-2), so commercial development is legally contemplated — it simply uses the same permit process and fee table as residential rather than a distinct commercial product. Separately, the Wilder Rural Fire Protection District (not the City) publishes its own commercial-specific fee lines on its Building/Driveway Permit Application ('Commercial Plan Review Fire Code' $50.00; 'Commercial Driveway/Occupancy/Water Supply' $85.00) as a condition of city building-permit approval — see localAmendments for the sourcing on both. Idaho Code 39-4117 (added 2025) also gives Wilder, like any Idaho local government, 20 business days rather than 10 to determine a commercial application complete, but this is a statewide completeness-review clock, not a Wilder-specific commercial permit.
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