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Burley building permits
VerifiedBurley, Idaho — as published 2026-08-26.
Verified 2026-08-21 · 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 record 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 record, 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. IMPORTANT: this same application is also Burley's only vehicle for COMMERCIAL new construction and COMMERCIAL tenant-improvement/remodel work -- the City has no separate Commercial Building Permit or Tenant Improvement (TI) Permit product. The online iWorQ version of this form adds a 'Type of Use' dropdown (Commercial / Industrial / Other / Residential) rather than routing to a different application.
Verified 2026-08-02 · 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
- No separate Commercial Building Permit or Tenant Improvement Permit exists -- commercial new construction and commercial tenant-improvement/remodel work use this same Building Permit Application; the online iWorQ form distinguishes project type only via a 'Type of Use' selector (Commercial / Industrial / Other / Residential)
- All commercial projects must have exiting clearly indicated in submitted plans; required submittals vary by project, per the iWorQ portal's Building Permit Application description
- A certificate-of-occupancy application must be submitted coincident with the building permit application for any building to be erected, altered, extended, or changed in use, per Municipal Code 5-14-3 -- most relevant in practice to commercial tenant-improvement / change-of-occupancy work; the certificate is issued within 7 days after the work is approved, and no excavation/erection/alteration/repair permit is issued until the certificate-of-occupancy application has been made
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 — Residential valuation method | $200.00 plus $150.00 per square foot | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Building Department' page. Show full citationHideCity of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Building Department' page. This sets the valuation figure; the Valuation Fee Table below converts that valuation into the permit fee. The schedule states that all Building Department fees are based upon valuation of the buildings/additions |
| Building Permit Fee — Garage and basement valuation method | $50.00 per square foot | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Building Department' page |
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation Fee Table, $1.00 to $500.00 | $23.50 | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Building Department' page |
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation Fee Table, $501.00 to $2,000.00 | $23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Building Department' page |
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation Fee Table, $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 | $69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Building Department' page |
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation Fee Table, $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 | $391.75 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Building Department' page |
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation Fee Table, $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 | $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Building Department' page |
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation Fee Table, $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 | $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Building Department' page |
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation Fee Table, $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 | $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Building Department' page |
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation Fee Table, $1,000,001.00 and up | $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Building Department' page |
| Inspections outside of normal business hours | $50.00 per hour (two-hour minimum) | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Building Department' page |
| Re-inspection fees assessed under provision 305.8 | $50.00 per hour (two-hour minimum) | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Building Department' page |
| Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated | $50.00 per hour (half-hour minimum) | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Building Department' page |
| Additional plan review required by changes or additions to plans | $50.00 per hour (half-hour minimum) | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Building Department' page |
| Use of outside consultants for plan checking, inspections, or both | $50.00 per hour, actual cost, or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Building Department' page. Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs: supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wage and fringe benefits of the employee involved |
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Additions, Remodels & Tenant Improvement)
VerifiedCovers new commercial and industrial construction, commercial additions, and commercial interior/exterior remodels and tenant improvement build-outs within Burley city limits. There is no separate Commercial Building Permit or Tenant Improvement (TI) Permit product -- this work is processed through the same general Building Permit Application used for residential work, with the online iWorQ version distinguishing project type through a 'Type of Use' dropdown (Commercial / Industrial / Other / Residential). What differs from residential work: commercial/industrial project valuation for the Building Permit Fee is the actual declared project valuation (rather than the assumed per-square-foot method used for residential), run through the City's valuation-tiered Building Permit Fee table published in the Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26); a separate Fire Department Plan Review Fee applies, billed by the City's own Fire Department based on projected project value and whether a fire sprinkler or alarm system is required; and a separate Engineering Department Commercial Construction Drawings Review fee (billed per acre) plus a Commercial Inspection Fee per acre also apply. Idaho Code 39-4117 additionally gives the City 20 business days to notify an applicant of an incomplete commercial application, versus 10 business days for residential.
Verified 2026-08-25 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new commercial/industrial construction and for commercial additions, alterations, and remodels (including tenant-improvement build-outs), using the same general Building Permit Application used for residential work -- no separate Commercial Building Permit or TI Permit application exists
- The online iWorQ version of the Building Permit Application requires selecting 'Commercial', 'Industrial', 'Other', or 'Residential' from a 'Type of Use' dropdown, rather than routing to a different application
- All commercial projects must have exiting clearly indicated in submitted plans; required submittals vary by project, per the iWorQ portal's Building Permit Application description
- A certificate-of-occupancy application must be submitted coincident with the building permit application for any building to be erected, altered, extended, or changed in use, per Municipal Code 5-14-3; the certificate is issued within 7 days after the work is approved, and no excavation/erection/alteration/repair permit is issued until the certificate-of-occupancy application has been made
- Per Idaho Code 39-4117(2), if a commercial building permit application is deemed incomplete, the City must provide written notice specifying the missing information within 20 business days of receipt (versus 10 business days for a residential application) -- this is a statewide completeness-review deadline, not a published full plan-review turnaround
- Commercial/industrial project valuation for the Building Permit Fee is the actual declared project valuation, per the City's Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26); that valuation is then run through the City's valuation-tiered Building Permit Fee table to determine the fee
- A separate Fire Department Plan Review Fee applies to commercial projects, based on projected project value and whether the project requires a fire sprinkler or fire alarm system, per the City's Master Fee Schedule; the City of Burley operates its own Fire Department (Municipal Code Title 7, Chapter 1), which enforces the International Fire Code as adopted at Municipal Code 7-3-1 (2003 edition, and later editions as published and adopted by the Idaho State Fire Marshal) and the 1985 NFPA Life Safety Code as adopted at Municipal Code 7-3-2
- A separate Engineering Department Commercial Construction Drawings Review fee (billed per acre, in stacking tiers) and a Commercial Inspection Fee per acre also apply to commercial construction, per the City's Master Fee Schedule -- in addition to, and independent from, the Building Department's Building Permit Fee and the Fire Department's Plan Review Fee
- Burley's own codified Municipal Code (Title 4, Chapter 1) has not been updated to name a currently adopted IBC edition or code section for building construction generally -- it still shows only a 1997 Uniform Building Code adoption; no Burley-specific ordinance section naming a current IBC edition for commercial occupancy review was found
- Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC/mechanical trade permits for commercial/industrial work are billed separately under their own permit types' commercial/industrial valuation-tiered fee schedules (see the electrical-permit, plumbing-permit, and hvac-mechanical-permit permit types for the City of Burley) -- these are not part of the Building Permit Fee itself
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Burley Building Permit ApplicationSame application used for residential work, 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, selecting 'Commercial' or 'Industrial' under 'Type of Use' on the online form
- RequiredConstruction and Site PlansPlans must clearly indicate exiting for all commercial projects; required submittals vary by project, per the iWorQ portal's Building Permit Application description
- OptionalFire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System PlansSubmitted to the City of Burley Fire Department for review when a project includes a monitored alarm system or fire sprinkler system, per the Fire Department's Plan Review Fee schedule
- RequiredCertificate of Occupancy ApplicationMust be submitted coincident with the building permit application for any building to be erected, altered, extended, or changed in use, per Municipal Code 5-14-3
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee -- Commercial/Industrial Valuation Method | Actual declared project valuation determines the fee (versus an assumed per-square-foot valuation method used for residential) | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Building Permit Fee' section, City Fees page. Show full citationHideCity of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Building Permit Fee' section, City Fees page. The Building Permit Application form itself leaves the fee field blank for Building Department staff to calculate; this Master Fee Schedule sets out the valuation method and the fee table staff apply. |
| Building Permit Fee -- Valuation Fee Table, $1.00 to $500.00 | $23.50 | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), City Fees page |
| Building Permit Fee -- Valuation Fee Table, $501.00 to $2,000.00 | $23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), City Fees page |
| Building Permit Fee -- Valuation Fee Table, $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 | $69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), City Fees page |
| Building Permit Fee -- Valuation Fee Table, $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 | $391.75 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), City Fees page |
| Building Permit Fee -- Valuation Fee Table, $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 | $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), City Fees page |
| Building Permit Fee -- Valuation Fee Table, $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 | $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), City Fees page. |
| Building Permit Fee -- Valuation Fee Table, $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 | $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), City Fees page |
| Building Permit Fee -- Valuation Fee Table, $1,000,001.00 and up | $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), City Fees page |
| Fire Department Plan Review Fee -- Commercial, No Fire Sprinkler or Fire Alarm System | $150.00 fee assessed on all projects, plus a factor of 0.0005 multiplied by the project value; maximum fee $1,500.00 | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Fire Department Fees / Plan Review Fee Schedule' section. Show full citationHideCity of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Fire Department Fees / Plan Review Fee Schedule' section. The City's own text for this line opens by assessing a $150.00 fee and then refers to 'the $250.00 fee' when stating the multiplier, matching the wording of the sprinkler/alarm line beneath it; both are reproduced here as printed. Confirm the applicable figure with the Fire Department. |
| Fire Department Plan Review Fee -- Commercial, Fire Sprinkler or Fire Alarm System Required | $250.00 base fee, plus a factor of 0.0005 multiplied by the declared project value; maximum fee $1,500.00 | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Fire Department Fees / Plan Review Fee Schedule' section, City Fees page. A building with a fire sprinkler system is also treated as requiring a fire alarm system. |
| Engineering Commercial Construction Drawings Review -- per acre (0.000-2.000 acres) | $150.00 per acre | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Fees for Engineering' section, City Fees page. Per-acre fees stack across tiers; acreage rounds up to the nearest 1/10th of an acre. |
| Engineering Commercial Construction Drawings Review -- per acre (2.001-5.000 acres) | $100.00 per acre | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), City Fees page |
| Engineering Commercial Construction Drawings Review -- per acre (5.001 acres and up) | $50.00 per acre | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), City Fees page |
| Engineering Commercial Inspection Fee | $100.00 per acre | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Fees for Engineering' section, City Fees page |
| Inspections outside of normal business hours | $50.00 per hour (two-hour minimum) | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Building Department' page |
| Re-inspection fees assessed under provision 305.8 | $50.00 per hour (two-hour minimum) | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Building Department' page |
| Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated | $50.00 per hour (half-hour minimum) | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Building Department' page |
| Additional plan review required by changes or additions to plans | $50.00 per hour (half-hour minimum) | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Building Department' page |
| Use of outside consultants for plan checking, inspections, or both | $50.00 per hour, actual cost, or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest | City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), 'Building Department' page. Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs: supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wage and fringe benefits of the employee involved |
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 |
Solar PV Permit
VerifiedBurley issues no separate solar-PV permit type; rooftop or ground-mounted PV is permitted as a combined Building Permit (structural/racking, fee calculated by City staff from declared project valuation) and Electrical Permit (wiring/interconnection, billed under the City's own Electrical Permit Worksheet fee schedule — Burley has its own local electrical program administered by the City Building Department's Electrical Inspector, unlike many small Idaho cities that route electrical through the State DOPL).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit required for the structural/racking portion; the City's Building Permit Application leaves the fee field blank for staff to calculate from declared project valuation, with no separate published valuation-tier table
- Electrical Permit required for PV wiring/interconnection, issued and inspected directly by the City of Burley Building Department's Electrical Inspector (not Idaho DOPL) via the City's Electrical Permit Worksheet
- No distinct solar/photovoltaic line item exists in the City's Electrical Permit Worksheet — a residential PV interconnection on an existing home would most likely fall under the 'Existing Residence' category, and a larger/commercial installation under the valuation-based 'Other Installations' category
- Apply through the City of Burley Building Department, (208) 647-7086, or the Burley iWorQ Citizen Portal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationFor the structural/racking portion; fee calculated by staff from declared valuation
- RequiredApplication for Contractor Permit plus Electrical Permit WorksheetFor PV wiring/interconnection, issued by the City's own Electrical Inspector
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (structural/racking portion) | Calculated by Building Department staff from the declared project valuation, using the citywide Building Permit Fee valuation table: $23.50 at $1.00-$500.00, rising by tier to $5,608.75 plus $3.65 per additional $1,000.00 above $1,000,000.00 | The Building Permit Application form leaves the fee field blank for staff completion; Show full citationHideThe Building Permit Application form leaves the fee field blank for staff completion; the rates come from the City of Burley Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 11-26), whose Building Department page states that all Building Department fees are based upon valuation of the buildings and additions. Confirm the valuation applied to a solar array with the Building Department at (208) 647-7086. |
| Existing Residence / Modular, Manufactured or Mobile Home / Detached Shop (electrical alteration) | $65.00 fee plus $10.00 per additional branch circuit (one circuit included) | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule), revised 11/6/2014; no distinct solar/PV line item — a residential PV interconnection retrofit would most likely fall under this category |
| Other Installations including Commercial/Industrial — up to $10,000 | (total cost of system x 0.02) + $60.00 | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet; the applicable category for larger or commercial PV installations |
| Plan Check (2-hour minimum) | $65.00 per hour | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedInstallation of a 240V electric vehicle charger (EVSE) at an existing Burley residence is processed as a standard Electrical Permit through the City of Burley Building Department's Electrical Inspector — there is no separate EV-charger-specific permit type. It most closely fits the 'Existing Residence' electrical fee category on the City's Electrical Permit Worksheet, which is billed as a base fee plus a per-additional-branch-circuit charge.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Submitted via the City of Burley Application for Contractor Permit, accompanied by the Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule)
- Burley Electric (municipal utility) requires a ringless meter base and outside disconnect for electrical service work
- Electrical permit required for placement/installation of wiring, apparatus, or fixtures for electric current, per City of Burley Municipal Code 4-5-5
- No EV-charger-specific application form or fee category was found published separately from the general Electrical Permit
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Contractor PermitCity of Burley application used for the electrical trade permit covering an EVSE circuit
- RequiredElectrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule)Used to calculate and transfer the total electrical permit fee for the EVSE circuit
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Residence / Modular, Manufactured or Mobile Home / Detached Shop (closest-fit category for an EVSE branch circuit) | $65.00 fee plus $10.00 per additional branch circuit (one circuit included in the $65.00) | City of Burley Electrical Permit Worksheet — no distinct EV-charger/EVSE line item exists; a dedicated EVSE circuit added to an existing home would be billed under this category as a branch circuit |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-08-21.
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