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Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel) in Soda Springs, Idaho

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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)

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Fee schedule

Residential Building Permit — valuation $1.00–$500.00City of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2 (effective March 18, 2026), 'Building Permit Fee Schedule (Residential)'
$25.00
Residential Building Permit — valuation $501.00–$2,000.00
$25.00 for the first $500.00 plus $2.00 for each additional $100.00
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
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
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
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
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
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
Valuation basis — finished building or houseCity of Soda Springs Master Fee Schedule, 'Valuation Schedule' — used to compute total project valuation when a construction cost is not otherwise established
$75.00 per sq. ft.
Valuation basis — garage
$25.00 per sq. ft.
Valuation basis — unfinished basements and pole-style buildings
$15.00 per sq. ft.

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footings

    Before concrete pour — footings must extend to the local minimum depth of 36 inches

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing and rough-in trades, before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans; required before certificate of occupancy is issued

See the full Soda Springs inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • The City of Soda Springs — not Caribou County — issues and administers building permits inside city limits, under its own City Code Title 15 and its own Master Fee Schedule (Resolution No. 2026-2, adopted under Idaho Code 63-1311).
  • Caribou County's role for in-city projects is limited to assigning a street address for sites that don't already have one — it does not review or approve city building permits.
  • The city's Planning & Zoning / Building Inspection function is itself budgeted as a City of Soda Springs General Fund line item (funded FY2026 at $36,102), confirming it is a city department function, not a purchased county service.
  • Footings must reach 36 inches minimum — deeper than many nearby jurisdictions — due to local frost and seismic conditions (Earthquake Zone D1).
  • Sidewalk, curb, and gutter construction along the lot frontage is required before a certificate of occupancy will be issued, at the property owner's expense (City Code 12.08.040).
  • If your lot doesn't have an assigned address yet, get a Caribou County address assignment before applying — the city permit process requires it.
  • For building code questions, contact Alan Skinner (askinner@sodaspringsid.com), the city's Building Inspector; for permit fees, call City Hall directly at (208) 547-2600.

Frequently asked questions

Soda Springs requires a residential building permit (new construction / addition / remodel) for: 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). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Soda Springs — Planning & Zoning / Building Inspection at (208) 547-2600 before starting work.

Fees are valuation-based per the city's Master Fee Schedule: $25.00 for projects valued $1–$500, scaling up to $3,926.00 plus $2.50 per additional $1,000 for projects over $1,000,000. If a construction cost isn't otherwise established, the city values finished buildings at $75/sq ft, garages at $25/sq ft, and unfinished basements/pole buildings at $15/sq ft.

Soda Springs does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Soda Springs — Planning & Zoning / Building Inspection at (208) 547-2600 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (Zoning Permit / Commercial / Residential); Construction Plans / Plot Plan. Depending on your project, Soda Springs may also ask for: Engineered Blueprints and Specifications; Address Application (Caribou County). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Soda Springs requires 3 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction / addition / remodel), in order: Foundation / Footings, Framing, Final. Schedule each through City of Soda Springs — Planning & Zoning / Building Inspection ((208) 547-2600).

Apply through City of Soda Springs — Planning & Zoning / Building Inspection at 9 West 2nd South, Soda Springs, ID 83276. Phone: (208) 547-2600, email: askinner@sodaspringsid.com. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.sodaspringsid.com/city/building_and_zoning/index.php.

The City of Soda Springs issues and administers building permits for property within city limits. The city adopted its own building code (2018 IBC/IRC with local amendments), sets its own permit fees by City Council resolution (Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2026-2), and funds Planning & Zoning/Building Inspection as a City of Soda Springs General Fund department. Caribou County's only role for in-city construction is assigning a street address if the parcel doesn't already have one.

36 inches minimum, per the city's local amendment to the adopted 2018 IRC — deeper than the state-typical frost depth due to local conditions.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.

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

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