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Manufactured Home Placement Permit in Unincorporated Elmore County, Idaho

Required for placement of a manufactured or mobile home in unincorporated Elmore County, including new placement, permanent foundation review, and moving a manufactured home within or out of the county. Governed by the 2018 Idaho Manufactured Home Installation Standards. Requires County Assessor sign-off in addition to the standard agency approvals.

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

When you need this permit

  • A Zoning Permit must be approved BEFORE the Building Permit application will be accepted — no exceptions
  • Detailed site plan showing dimensions of the entire property, labeled existing and proposed structures, and distances to property boundaries and between structures
  • Location of existing septic/well relative to structures; any easements shown
  • Signature from the Elmore County Assessor
  • Central District Health Department signature
  • Highway District signature
  • Fire District signature confirming driveway meets fire-access specs, if in a fire district
  • State Rehabilitation Compliance Checklist required for manufactured homes constructed prior to June 1976
  • Flood Development Permit with Elevation Certificate ($100 fee) required if the site is located in a flood area
  • Compliance with the 2018 Idaho Manufactured Home Installation Standards

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Fee schedule

Manufactured Homes/Trailers PlacementFee Schedule effective October 15, 2025
$150.00 per section + $100.00 deposit
Permanent Foundation Plan ReviewFee Schedule effective October 15, 2025
$100.00
Moving Only (out of county/within county)Fee Schedule effective October 15, 2025
$100.00 per section
Manufactured Home Court Construction PermitFee Schedule effective October 15, 2025; applies to manufactured home court/park development, not a single-home placement
$500.00 + $10.00 per space

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Elmore County building department
~14–21 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation/Set

    Verify permanent foundation and blocking/anchoring per 2018 Idaho Manufactured Home Installation Standards

  2. 2

    Final

    Utility connections, skirting, and address marker verified; electrical/plumbing tie-ins inspected separately by Idaho DOPL

See the full Unincorporated Elmore County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Manufactured home placement requires an Elmore County Assessor signature in addition to the standard Central District Health, Highway District, and Fire District sign-offs.
  • Homes built before June 1976 require a State Rehabilitation Compliance Checklist before Elmore County will issue a placement permit.
  • Electrical and plumbing tie-ins for manufactured homes are permitted and inspected by Idaho DOPL, not Elmore County.
  • Moving a manufactured home (within or out of the county) is a distinct $100/section fee from new placement.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Elmore County requires a manufactured home placement permit for: A Zoning Permit must be approved BEFORE the Building Permit application will be accepted — no exceptions; Detailed site plan showing dimensions of the entire property, labeled existing and proposed structures, and distances to property boundaries and between structures; Location of existing septic/well relative to structures; any easements shown; Signature from the Elmore County Assessor; Central District Health Department signature; Highway District signature; Fire District signature confirming driveway meets fire-access specs, if in a fire district; State Rehabilitation Compliance Checklist required for manufactured homes constructed prior to June 1976; Flood Development Permit with Elevation Certificate ($100 fee) required if the site is located in a flood area; Compliance with the 2018 Idaho Manufactured Home Installation Standards. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Elmore County Land Use and Building Department at 208-587-2142 before starting work.

In Unincorporated Elmore County, the published Manufactured Homes/Trailers Placement is: $150.00 per section + $100.00 deposit. Additional published fees: Permanent Foundation Plan Review — $100.00; Moving Only (out of county/within county) — $100.00 per section; Manufactured Home Court Construction Permit — $500.00 + $10.00 per space. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a manufactured home placement permit in Unincorporated Elmore County typically runs 14–21 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Elmore County Land Use and Building Department at 208-587-2142.

You'll need: Elmore County Zoning Permit Application; Elmore County Building Permit Application (revised 06-2026). Depending on your project, Unincorporated Elmore County may also ask for: State Rehabilitation Compliance Checklist for Manufactured Homes; 2018 Idaho Manufactured Home Installation Standards. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Elmore County requires 2 inspection(s) for a manufactured home placement permit, in order: Foundation/Set, Final. Schedule each through Elmore County Land Use and Building Department (208-587-2142).

Apply through Elmore County Land Use and Building Department at 2280 American Legion Blvd, Mountain Home, ID 83647. Phone: 208-587-2142, email: snuner@elmorecountyid.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://elmorecounty.org/land-use-and-building-department/.

Unincorporated Elmore County, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) — residential construction, as adopted statewide by the State of Idaho and enforced by Elmore County Land Use and Building Department (Resolution 790-21, approved January 15, 2021); 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — commercial/industrial construction, as adopted statewide by the State of Idaho and enforced by Elmore County (Resolution 790-21); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Residential provisions, per Idaho statewide adoption; 2018 Idaho Manufactured Home Installation Standards — governs manufactured/mobile home placement and permanent foundation requirements; Elmore County Zoning and Development Ordinance — local zoning, setback, and land-use overlay provisions administered alongside the building code. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Elmore County overview page for the full list.

In addition to Central District Health, Highway District, and Fire District signatures required for other residential permits, manufactured home placement requires a signature from the Elmore County Assessor. Homes built before June 1976 also need a State Rehabilitation Compliance Checklist. Source: Elmore County Building Permit Application (revised 06-2026).

Sources & verification

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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 Unincorporated Elmore County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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