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Soda Springs building permits
VerifiedSoda Springs, Idaho — as published 2026-08-02.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
2018 International Building Code (IBC)2018 International Residential Code (IRC)Idaho Manufactured Home Installation Standard (state) — for mobile/manufactured home installations
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction, additions, remodels, repairs, replacements, and foundation-only work within the City of Soda Springs. Issued and administered by the City itself (not Caribou County) under City Code Title 15 and the city's adopted 2018 IBC/IRC with local amendments.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit application submitted to City Hall, 9 West 2nd South
- Residential applications must include a plot plan (min. 8.5"x11") showing streets, north arrow/scale, lot boundary with dimensions, structure location and dimensions (existing vs. proposed distinguished), floor plans, elevation views, footing/foundation cross sections with reinforcing, room use, utility locations, curb/gutter/sidewalk/retaining walls, and a grading/drainage plan with post-construction slope
- Commercial applications require a complete blueprint/specification set designed by a licensed engineer
- Dig Line (1-800-342-1585) utility locate required prior to all excavation
- Construction sites without an existing address must complete a Caribou County address application before construction begins
- Sidewalk, street, and concrete curb/gutter construction required along the lot frontage before a certificate of occupancy is issued (City Code 12.08.040)
- Plans must meet the city's adopted 2018 IBC/IRC and local amendments (36" footings, 60 lb roof snow load, 115 MPH 3-sec gust wind, Earthquake Zone D1)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Zoning Permit / Commercial / Residential)City of Soda Springs building permit application form, available as a downloadable PDF from the city's Forms and Applications page
- RequiredConstruction Plans / Plot PlanRequired plot plan and construction drawings per the checklist on the back of the building permit application (site plan, floor plans, elevations, footing/foundation sections, grading/drainage)
- OptionalEngineered Blueprints and SpecificationsRequired for all commercial building permit applications, designed by a licensed engineer
- OptionalAddress Application (Caribou County)Required only for construction sites that do not currently have an assigned address; processed by Caribou County before construction can begin
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Building Permit — valuation $1.00–$500.00 | $25.00 | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (effective March 18, 2026), 'Building Permit Fee Schedule (Residential)' |
| Residential Building Permit — valuation $501.00–$2,000.00 | $25.00 for the first $500.00 plus $2.00 for each additional $100.00 | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (effective March 18, 2026), 'Building Permit Fee Schedule (Residential)' |
| Residential Building Permit — valuation $2,001.00–$25,000.00 | $48.50 for the first $2,000.00 plus $10.00 for each additional $1,000.00 | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (effective March 18, 2026), 'Building Permit Fee Schedule (Residential)' |
| Residential Building Permit — valuation $25,001.00–$50,000.00 | $274.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00 | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (effective March 18, 2026), 'Building Permit Fee Schedule (Residential)' |
| Residential Building Permit — valuation $50,001.00–$100,000.00 | $450.50 for the first $50,000.00 plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000.00 | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (effective March 18, 2026), 'Building Permit Fee Schedule (Residential)' |
| Residential Building Permit — valuation $100,001.00–$500,000.00 | $695.50 for the first $100,000.00 plus $4.00 for each additional $1,000.00 | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (effective March 18, 2026), 'Building Permit Fee Schedule (Residential)' |
| Residential Building Permit — valuation $500,001.00–$1,000,000.00 | $2,263.50 for the first $500,000.00 plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000.00 | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (effective March 18, 2026), 'Building Permit Fee Schedule (Residential)' |
| Residential Building Permit — valuation $1,000,001.00 and up | $3,926.00 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $2.50 for each additional $1,000.00 | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (effective March 18, 2026), 'Building Permit Fee Schedule (Residential)' |
| Valuation basis — finished building or house | $75.00 per sq. ft. | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, 'Valuation Schedule' — used to compute total project valuation when a construction cost is not otherwise established |
| Valuation basis — garage | $25.00 per sq. ft. | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (effective March 18, 2026), 'Valuation Schedule' |
| Valuation basis — unfinished basements and pole-style buildings | $15.00 per sq. ft. | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (effective March 18, 2026), 'Valuation Schedule' |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) / Solar Energy System Permit
VerifiedRequired for installing a solar energy system within Soda Springs city limits. The City's unified Building Permit Application carries a dedicated 'Solar System Install' checkbox, separate from the 'Commercial'/'Residential' and 'Zoning Permit' boxes, and the work is governed by City Code Chapter 13.24, 'Solar Energy Systems.' The City itself issues and inspects the permit under City Code Title 15, with fees calculated from the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule used for other construction — there is no separate dollar figure specific to solar.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Check the 'Solar System Install' box on the City's Building Permit Application (distinct from, and in addition to, the Commercial/Residential and Zoning Permit checkboxes)
- Must comply with Soda Springs City Code Chapter 13.24, 'Solar Energy Systems,' and be designed, erected, and installed with all applicable codes, regulations, and standards
- Net billing and net metering are explicitly NOT permitted, per the City's own Building Permit Application acknowledgment item 6
- All solar collector installations must be performed by a qualified solar installer
- Applicant must initial acknowledgment of the Solar Energy Systems requirement (item 6) on the application form
- Standard building-permit submittal items also apply: Dig Line utility locate call (1-800-342-1585), address assignment from Caribou County if the site lacks one, and (for residential) a plot plan showing lot boundaries, structure location/dimensions, and utility locations
- The permit includes a distinct 'Solar Energy System Inspected by' sign-off line, separate from the general 'Approved By' line, indicating a dedicated solar inspection step
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Soda Springs Building Permit Application (with Solar System Install checkbox)Same form used for all building/zoning permits; check the dedicated 'Solar System Install' box in the header
- RequiredPlot Plan (residential, no smaller than 8.5x11)Streets labeled, north arrow/scale, lot boundary dimensions, structure location/dimensions, utility locations, grading/drainage plan
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00-$500.00 (no distinct solar fee line; same general table applies) | $25.00 | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. Show full citationHideCity of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (effective March 18, 2026); the Building Permit Application form itself has a blank 'Fees: $' field filled in at intake based on this same valuation table — no dedicated solar dollar figure was found despite the dedicated Solar System Install checkbox |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001.00-$25,000.00 | $48.50 for the first $2,000.00 plus $10.00 for each additional $1,000.00 | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (adopted 18 March 2026), Building Permit Fee Schedule (Residential) table — the valuation $2,001.00-$25,000.00 row. |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001.00-$50,000.00 | $274.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00 | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (adopted 18 March 2026), Building Permit Fee Schedule (Residential) table — the valuation $25,001.00-$50,000.00 row. |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedThe City of Soda Springs has no separate electric-vehicle-charging-station permit, checkbox, or fee line. Unlike solar (which has its own dedicated 'Solar System Install' checkbox and City Code chapter, 13.24), an EV charger installation is not called out anywhere on the City's Building Permit Application form or Master Fee Schedule (Resolution No. 2026-2). As electrical work altering a structure's electrical system, it is billed under the same general valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule used for all other construction, with fees computed from the project's stated valuation (e.g., cost of the charger unit, panel upgrade, and installation labor).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Submit the City's standard Building Permit Application to City Hall, 9 West 2nd South — no dedicated EV/EVSE checkbox exists on the form, unlike the dedicated 'Solar System Install' box
- Dig Line (1-800-342-1585) utility locate required prior to any excavation for conduit runs
- Plans must meet the City's adopted 2018 IBC/IRC and local amendments
- Fee computed from the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule based on the stated project valuation (charger unit, any panel upgrade, and installation cost)
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Soda Springs Building Permit ApplicationSame general form used for all building/electrical permits; no dedicated EV/EVSE checkbox exists
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00-$500.00 (no distinct EV/EVSE fee line; same general table applies) | $25.00 | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (effective March 18, 2026); no dedicated EV/EVSE dollar figure or checkbox exists, unlike the dedicated Solar System Install line |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $501.00-$2,000.00 | $25.00 for the first $500.00 plus $2.00 for each additional $100.00 | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (adopted 18 March 2026), Building Permit Fee Schedule (Residential) table — the valuation $501.00-$2,000.00 row. |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001.00-$25,000.00 | $48.50 for the first $2,000.00 plus $10.00 for each additional $1,000.00 | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (adopted 18 March 2026), Building Permit Fee Schedule (Residential) table — the valuation $2,001.00-$25,000.00 row. |
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel / Tenant Improvement)
Required for new commercial construction, additions, remodels, repairs, replacements, and foundation-only work on commercial buildings within the City of Soda Springs. Uses the same unified Building Permit Application as residential work, but with the 'Commercial' box checked (as opposed to 'Residential') and 'Commercial Building' checked under Building Type, and is billed from a distinct 'Building Permit Fee Schedule (Commercial)' valuation table that charges more than the residential table at every tier. CONFIRMED: the City has no separate tenant-improvement (TI) or commercial-remodel permit, checkbox, or fee line — a TI/remodel project on existing commercial space files this same Commercial Building Permit, simply circling 'Remodel' under 'Type of Work' on the application, and is billed from this same Commercial fee table based on declared project valuation.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit application submitted to City Hall, 9 West 2nd South, with the 'Commercial' box checked (top-left header, distinct from 'Residential') and 'Commercial Building' checked under 'Building Type'
- All commercial building permit applications — new construction AND remodels/tenant improvements alike — must be accompanied by a complete set of blueprints and specifications designed by a licensed engineer (acknowledgment item 3 on the application), unlike residential, which only requires an owner-drafted plot plan
- Circle the applicable 'Type of Work' on the application: New, Addition, Remodel, Repair, Replacement, or Foundation Only — there is no distinct 'Tenant Improvement' option; TI work is filed as 'Remodel'
- Dig Line (1-800-342-1585) utility locate required prior to all excavation
- Construction sites without an existing address must complete a Caribou County address application before construction begins
- Sidewalk, street, and concrete curb/gutter construction required along the lot frontage before a certificate of occupancy is issued (City Code 12.08.040) — applies to commercial the same as residential
- Plans must meet the city's adopted 2018 IBC and applicable local structural amendments (36" footings, 60 lb roof snow load, 115 MPH 3-sec gust wind, Earthquake Zone D1)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Commercial box + Commercial Building checked)Same unified form used for all building/zoning permits; check 'Commercial' in the header and 'Commercial Building' under Building Type. Circle 'Remodel' under Type of Work for tenant-improvement/remodel projects — there is no separate TI form.
- RequiredEngineered Blueprints and SpecificationsMandatory for every commercial building permit application (new construction, addition, remodel, or TI alike), designed by a licensed engineer — per acknowledgment item 3 on the Building Permit Application
- OptionalAddress Application (Caribou County)Required only for construction sites that do not currently have an assigned address; processed by Caribou County before construction can begin
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Building Permit — valuation $1.00–$500.00 | $30.00 | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (effective March 18, 2026), 'Building Permit Fee Schedule (Commercial)' — a distinct table from the Residential schedule; the flat/base fee is higher than residential's $25.00 at this same tier |
| Commercial Building Permit — valuation $501.00–$2,000.00 | $30.00 for the first $500.00 plus $2.40 for each additional $100.00 | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (effective March 18, 2026), 'Building Permit Fee Schedule (Commercial)' |
| Commercial Building Permit — valuation $2,001.00–$25,000.00 | $58.20 for the first $2,000.00 plus $12.00 for each additional $1,000.00 | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (effective March 18, 2026), 'Building Permit Fee Schedule (Commercial)' |
| Commercial Building Permit — valuation $25,001.00–$50,000.00 | $328.80 for the first $25,000.00 plus $8.40 for each additional $1,000.00 | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (effective March 18, 2026), 'Building Permit Fee Schedule (Commercial)' |
| Commercial Building Permit — valuation $50,001.00–$100,000.00 | $540.60 for the first $50,000.00 plus $6.00 for each additional $1,000.00 | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (effective March 18, 2026), 'Building Permit Fee Schedule (Commercial)' |
| Commercial Building Permit — valuation $100,001.00–$500,000.00 | $834.60 for the first $100,000.00 plus $4.80 for each additional $1,000.00 | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (effective March 18, 2026), 'Building Permit Fee Schedule (Commercial)' |
| Commercial Building Permit — valuation $500,001.00–$1,000,000.00 | $2,716.20 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.20 for each additional $1,000.00 | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (effective March 18, 2026), 'Building Permit Fee Schedule (Commercial)' |
| Commercial Building Permit — valuation $1,000,001.00 and up | $4,711.20 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.00 for each additional $1,000.00 | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (effective March 18, 2026), 'Building Permit Fee Schedule (Commercial)' |
| Valuation basis — finished building or house | $75.00 per sq. ft. | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, 'Valuation Schedule' — a single shared table (not commercial-specific) used to compute total project valuation, including for TI/remodel work, when a construction cost is not otherwise established |
| Valuation basis — garage | $25.00 per sq. ft. | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (effective March 18, 2026), 'Valuation Schedule' |
| Valuation basis — unfinished basements and pole-style buildings | $15.00 per sq. ft. | City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (effective March 18, 2026), 'Valuation Schedule' |
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