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Burley building permits
VerifiedBurley, Idaho — as published 2026-07-04.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Codes adopted
Idaho Building Code Act (Idaho Code Title 39, Chapter 41) makes building code standards a matter of statewide concern; local governments that issue building permits and perform code enforcement must adopt the International Building Code and Idaho Residential Code (Parts I-III and IX) and the Idaho Energy Conservation Code as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board through negotiated rulemaking, and may not adopt subsequent IRC/IECC residential provisions not yet adopted by the Board. Source: Idaho Legislature, Idaho Code Title 39 Chapter 41 (39-4116, Local Government Adoption and Enforcement of Building Codes), https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title39/t39ch41/IMPORTANT DISCREPANCY -- as codified in AMLegal, City of Burley Municipal Code Title 4, Chapter 1 (Building Code) has NOT been updated to reflect Idaho's current statewide-mandated IBC/IRC/IECC edition cycle: Section 4-1-1 'Adoption of Uniform Building Code' still adopts the Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition (published by the International Conference of Building Officials), per Ordinance 1106, passed 8-3-1998 -- this predates the 2019 Idaho Building Code Act's IBC/IRC mandate. Section 4-1-2 'Adoption of Northwest Energy Code' adopts the Northwest Energy Code, 1987 Edition (Model Conservation Standards, published by the Bonneville Power Administration), per Ordinance 1017, passed 1-18-1988. Chapter 1 of Title 4 contains only these two sections (verified: orig_doc_toc_ct = 3 total items including the chapter header, i.e. only 2 substantive sections) -- no separately codified IRC, IECC, or updated IBC adoption ordinance was found in Chapter 1 as currently published (code current through Ord. 1432, passed 9-2-2025). Source: City of Burley Municipal Code 4-1-1 and 4-1-2, https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/burleyid/latest/burley_id/0-0-0-1981 and https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/burleyid/latest/burley_id/0-0-0-1987Because Idaho Code Title 39 Chapter 41 legally supersedes any conflicting local ordinance for jurisdictions that administer their own permitting (as Burley does), the City of Burley Building Department is legally required to enforce the statewide-mandated 2018 IBC, 2018 IRC (Parts I-III and IX), and Idaho Energy Conservation Code with Idaho Building Code Board amendments in practice, notwithstanding the outdated municipal code text -- however, this file does NOT assert specific IBC/IRC/IECC edition-year local amendments (wind speed, snow load, seismic design category, frost depth, soil bearing) for Burley because no Burley-specific design-criteria page or ordinance stating those values was found (unlike Twin Falls' published Design Criteria pages). Confirm current enforced edition and any local design-criteria amendments directly with the Chief Building Official at (208) 647-7086 before relying on this field for design work.City of Burley Municipal Code Title 4, Chapter 5 (Electrical Code; Electrical Installations) requires an electrical permit for all wiring/apparatus/fixture installation, alteration, or addition, issued by the Superintendent of Light and Power (now administered via the Building Department's Electrical Inspector); Section 4-5-7 states electrical inspection fees are established by resolution of the Burley City Council (not fixed in the ordinance text itself) -- current fees are published on the City's Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule) form. Source: City of Burley Municipal Code 4-5-5 (Permit Required; Application, Issuance) and 4-5-7 (Electrical Inspection Fees), https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/burleyid/latest/burley_id/0-0-0-2234 and https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/burleyid/latest/burley_id/0-0-0-2242The City of Burley Building Department (not the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, DOPL) issues and inspects electrical, plumbing, and HVAC/mechanical permits directly within city limits -- confirmed by the City's own dedicated Electrical Permit, Plumbing Permit, and HVAC Permit application/fee-worksheet forms (each listing a named City inspector and City-set fee schedule) and by Idaho DOPL's own Permits and Inspections page noting that 'the legislature has authorized several cities and counties to assume jurisdiction' for these trades, with jurisdiction 'varying widely' by locality. This is the same self-administered model as the City of Twin Falls, and differs from the City of Jerome model where DOPL administers those three trades. Source: City of Burley Electrical/Plumbing/HVAC Permit Worksheets (Fee Schedules), https://burleyidaho.org/DocumentCenter/View/506/Electrical-Permit-, https://burleyidaho.org/DocumentCenter/View/548/Plumbing-Permit-, https://burleyidaho.org/DocumentCenter/View/507/HVAC-Permit-; cross-checked against DOPL Permits and Inspections page, https://dopl.idaho.gov/plb/plb-permits-and-inspections/The City of Burley Building Department (this file, serving property within Burley city limits) is a distinct permitting authority from the Cassia County Building & Zoning Department, which serves unincorporated Cassia County -- confirmed as physically co-located in Burley (Cassia County Courthouse, 1459 Overland Ave., Room 210, Burley, ID 83318; phone 208-878-7302; email bldgdept@cassia.gov) but operating a separate permit application, fee schedule, and jurisdiction from the City. Source: Cassia County Zoning and Building Contact page, https://www.cassia.gov/building-zoning-contact, cross-checked against City of Burley Building Department page, https://burleyidaho.org/157/Building-Department-Planning-Zoning
Permit types & fees
Building Permit (New / Addition / Alteration / Repair / Roof / Move / Remove)
VerifiedRequired for new construction, additions, alterations, repairs, re-roofing, structure moves, and removals within Burley city limits. The City of Burley issues a single general Building Permit Application covering all these work types (checkbox selection for New, Addition, Alteration, Repair, Roof, Move, Remove); applications may be submitted on paper to the Building Department or through the City's iWorQ online citizen portal. No separate roofing-specific or demolition-specific permit application exists.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new construction, additions, alterations, repairs, re-roofing, moving a structure, or removing/demolishing a structure, per the City's single Building Permit Application work-type checkboxes
- Application must include property address of construction, owner information, contractor name and Idaho contractor license number, description of work, and declared valuation of work
- Building Permit Fee field is calculated and filled in by City Building Department staff based on declared valuation; no printed valuation-tier fee table was located on the application form or elsewhere on the City's published materials
- Permit fees are non-refundable and non-transferable
- Applications may be submitted on paper to the Building Department (2020 Park Avenue) or online via the City's iWorQ citizen portal
- Do not commence construction without first consulting the Chief Building Official, per the City's Building Department page
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Burley Building Permit ApplicationSingle application covering New, Addition, Alteration, Repair, Roof, Move, and Remove work types; submit to the Building Department (2020 Park Avenue, Burley, ID 83318) or via the iWorQ online citizen portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Not published as a fixed valuation-tier table; calculated by City Building Department staff based on declared project valuation | The City of Burley Building Permit Application form leaves the 'Building Permit Fee' field blank for staff completion; no separate valuation-based fee schedule document (comparable to Twin Falls' or Jerome's Master City-Wide Fee Schedule) was located. Confirm exact fee calculation method with the Building Department at (208) 647-7086. City of Burley Building Permit Application, https://burleyidaho.org/DocumentCenter/View/534/Building-Permit |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for placement or installation of wiring, apparatus, or fixtures for electric light, heat, or power, or for alterations/additions to existing electrical installations, within Burley city limits. Issued and inspected directly by the City of Burley Building Department's Electrical Inspector (not Idaho DOPL). Applied for via the City's Application for Contractor Permit plus the Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule).
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for placement/installation of wiring, apparatus, or fixtures for electric current, or alterations/additions to existing wiring, per City of Burley Municipal Code 4-5-5
- Burley Electric (municipal utility) requires a ringless meter base and outside disconnect, printed directly on the Contractor Permit application form
- Apply using the City of Burley Application for Contractor Permit accompanied by the Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule) to calculate and transfer the total fee
- Electrical inspection fees are established by resolution of the Burley City Council per Municipal Code 4-5-7 (not fixed directly in the ordinance text); current fee amounts are published on the Electrical Permit Worksheet
- Electrical Inspector: Floyd, (208) 650-1098
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Contractor PermitCity of Burley application used for electrical (and other trade) contractor permits; submit to the Building Department or via the iWorQ online portal
- RequiredElectrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule)Must accompany the Contractor/Homeowner Application; used to calculate and transfer the total electrical permit fee
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary Construction Service Only (200 amp or less, one location) | $65.00 | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule), revised 11/6/2014 |
| New Single Family Dwelling -- up to 1,500 sq ft (living space) | $130.00 | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet |
| New Single Family Dwelling -- 1,501 to 2,500 sq ft | $195.00 | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet |
| New Single Family Dwelling -- 2,501 to 3,500 sq ft | $260.00 | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet |
| New Single Family Dwelling -- 3,501 to 4,500 sq ft | $325.00 | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet |
| New Single Family Dwelling -- over 4,500 sq ft | $325.00 plus $65.00 for each additional 1,000 sq ft or portion thereof | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet |
| New Multi-Family Dwelling -- Duplex Apartment | $260.00 | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet |
| New Multi-Family Dwelling -- three or more units (contractors only) | $130.00 per building plus $65.00 per unit | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet |
| Existing Residence / Modular, Manufactured or Mobile Home / Detached Shop | $65.00 fee plus $10.00 per additional branch circuit (one circuit included in the $65.00) | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet |
| Pumps -- Water, Irrigation, Sewage (each motor) | $65.00 up to 25 HP; $95.00 for 26-200 HP; $130.00 over 200 HP | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet |
| Spas, Hot Tubs, Hydro-massage Tubs | $65.00 per trip to inspect | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet |
| Swimming Pools | $130.00 (covers two mandatory inspections, excluding lighting) | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet |
| Signs / Outline Lighting | $65.00 per sign; $65.00 per occupancy for outline lighting | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet |
| Temporary Amusement | $65.00 fee plus $10.00 per ride, concession, or generator | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet |
| Irrigation Machine | $65.00 for center pivot plus $10.00 per tower or drive motor | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet |
| Requested Inspection / Power off over 1 year (excludes contractors) / Plan Check (2-hour minimum) | $65.00 per hour | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet |
| Small Works (contractors only; job cost $200 or less, no service connection change) | $10.00 (no inspection included) | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet |
| Other Installations including Commercial/Industrial -- up to $10,000 | (total cost of system x 0.02) + $60.00 | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet |
| Other Installations including Commercial/Industrial -- $10,001 to $100,000 | ((total cost of system - $10,000) x 0.01) + $260.00 | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet |
| Other Installations including Commercial/Industrial -- over $100,001 | ((total cost of system - $100,000) x 0.005) + $1,160.00 | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair within Burley city limits, including sewer and water connection work. Issued and inspected directly by the City of Burley Building Department's Plumbing Inspector. Applied for via the City's Application for Contractor Permit plus the Plumbing Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule); a separate combined Building Permit / Water Connection / Sewer Connection application form is also used for water and sewer system connections.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing permit required for new plumbing systems, alterations, repairs, and fixture installations
- Apply using the City of Burley Application for Contractor Permit accompanied by the Plumbing Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule)
- Water/sewer connection permits (new connection, re-connection, disconnect) use a separate combined Building Permit / Water Connection / Sewer Connection application form; a backflow device is required for sewer connections, and a grease trap is required for commercial sewer connections
- Contractor or installer must notify the Superintendent of the wastewater department ((208) 878-8525 or (208) 878-2103) at time of inspection and before any underground sewer line portion is covered
- Plumbing Inspector: Mark, (208) 650-1258
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Contractor PermitCity of Burley application used for plumbing (and other trade) contractor permits
- RequiredPlumbing Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule)Must accompany the Contractor/Homeowner Application; used to calculate and transfer the total plumbing permit fee
- OptionalBuilding Permit / Water Connection / Sewer Connection ApplicationCombined form used specifically for connecting to the City of Burley water system and/or sewer trunk line, including backflow device and grease trap disclosure
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Single Family Dwelling -- up to 1,500 sq ft (living space) | $130.00 | City of Burley Plumbing Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule), revised 11/6/2014 |
| New Single Family Dwelling -- 1,501 to 2,500 sq ft | $195.00 | City of Burley Plumbing Permit Worksheet |
| New Single Family Dwelling -- 2,501 to 3,500 sq ft | $260.00 | City of Burley Plumbing Permit Worksheet |
| New Single Family Dwelling -- 3,501 to 4,500 sq ft | $325.00 | City of Burley Plumbing Permit Worksheet |
| New Single Family Dwelling -- over 4,500 sq ft | $325.00 plus $65.00 for each additional 1,000 sq ft or portion thereof | City of Burley Plumbing Permit Worksheet |
| New Multi-Family Dwelling -- Duplex Apartment | $260.00 | City of Burley Plumbing Permit Worksheet |
| New Multi-Family Dwelling -- three or more units (contractors only) | $130.00 per building plus $65.00 per unit | City of Burley Plumbing Permit Worksheet |
| Existing Residence / Detached Shop | $65.00 fee plus $10.00 per additional fixture (one fixture included in the $65.00) | City of Burley Plumbing Permit Worksheet |
| Sewer Line only | $38.00 | City of Burley Plumbing Permit Worksheet |
| Water Line only | $38.00 | City of Burley Plumbing Permit Worksheet |
| Sewer & Water (if inspected at the same time) | $65.00 | City of Burley Plumbing Permit Worksheet |
| Sewer Turnaround / Domestic Water (septic-to-city change, water re-pipe under house) | $65.00 | City of Burley Plumbing Permit Worksheet |
| Lawn Sprinklers | $65.00 | City of Burley Plumbing Permit Worksheet |
| Modular, Manufactured or Mobile Homes (sewer and water stub connections) | $65.00 | City of Burley Plumbing Permit Worksheet |
| Fire Sprinkler | $65.00 fee or $4.00 per sprinkler head, whichever is greater | City of Burley Plumbing Permit Worksheet |
| Requested Inspection / Water Heater Replacement / Gas Line | $65.00 | City of Burley Plumbing Permit Worksheet |
| Water Conditioning Equipment | $65.00 | City of Burley Plumbing Permit Worksheet |
| Hydronic Heating | $65.00 plus $10.00 per zone | City of Burley Plumbing Permit Worksheet |
| Plan Check | $65.00 per hour | City of Burley Plumbing Permit Worksheet |
| Commercial/Industrial -- up to $10,000 | (total cost of system x 0.02) + $60.00 | City of Burley Plumbing Permit Worksheet |
| Commercial/Industrial -- $10,001 to $100,000 | ((total cost of system - $10,000) x 0.01) + $260.00 | City of Burley Plumbing Permit Worksheet |
| Commercial/Industrial -- over $100,001 | ((total cost of system - $100,000) x 0.005) + $1,160.00 | City of Burley Plumbing Permit Worksheet |
HVAC / Mechanical Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installation, alteration, or repair within Burley city limits. Issued and inspected directly by the City of Burley Building Department's HVAC Inspector. Applied for via the City's Application for Contractor Permit plus the HVAC Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule).
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- HVAC/mechanical permit required for furnace, gas line, kitchen range hood, solid/gas fuel appliance, hydronic heating, and exhaust fan installation or replacement, among other mechanical work
- Apply using the City of Burley Application for Contractor Permit accompanied by the HVAC Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule)
- HVAC Inspector: Gary, (208) 431-5425 (same inspector as Building Inspector)
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Contractor PermitCity of Burley application used for HVAC (and other trade) contractor permits
- RequiredHVAC Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule)Must accompany the Contractor/Homeowner Application; used to calculate and transfer the total HVAC permit fee
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Single Family Dwelling -- up to 1,500 sq ft (living space) | $130.00 | City of Burley HVAC Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule) |
| New Single Family Dwelling -- 1,501 to 2,500 sq ft | $195.00 | City of Burley HVAC Permit Worksheet |
| New Single Family Dwelling -- 2,501 to 3,500 sq ft | $260.00 | City of Burley HVAC Permit Worksheet |
| New Single Family Dwelling -- 3,501 to 4,500 sq ft | $325.00 | City of Burley HVAC Permit Worksheet |
| New Single Family Dwelling -- over 4,500 sq ft | $325.00 plus $65.00 for each additional 1,000 sq ft or portion thereof | City of Burley HVAC Permit Worksheet |
| New Multi-Family Dwelling -- Duplex Apartment | $260.00 | City of Burley HVAC Permit Worksheet |
| New Multi-Family Dwelling -- three or more units (contractors only) | $130.00 per building plus $65.00 per unit | City of Burley HVAC Permit Worksheet |
| Existing Residence / Modular, Manufactured or Mobile Home / Detached Shop | $65.00 fee plus $10.00 per additional piece of HVAC equipment (one piece included in the $65.00) | City of Burley HVAC Permit Worksheet; examples given include furnace replacement and solar |
| Gas Line / Kitchen Range Hoods | $65.00 | City of Burley HVAC Permit Worksheet |
| Solid Fuel/Gas Fuel Appliance | $65.00 per inspection | City of Burley HVAC Permit Worksheet |
| Hydronic Heating | $65.00 plus $10.00 per zone | City of Burley HVAC Permit Worksheet |
| Exhaust Fans -- Bathroom and/or Utility | $65.00 | City of Burley HVAC Permit Worksheet |
| Requested Inspection | $65.00 | City of Burley HVAC Permit Worksheet |
| Plan Check | $65.00 per hour | City of Burley HVAC Permit Worksheet |
| Commercial/Industrial -- up to $10,000 | (total cost of system x 0.02) + $60.00 | City of Burley HVAC Permit Worksheet |
| Commercial/Industrial -- $10,001 to $100,000 | ((total cost of system - $10,000) x 0.01) + $260.00 | City of Burley HVAC Permit Worksheet |
| Commercial/Industrial -- over $100,001 | ((total cost of system - $100,000) x 0.005) + $1,160.00 | City of Burley HVAC Permit Worksheet |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-04.
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