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Rigby building permits
VerifiedRigby, Idaho — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
International Building Code (IBC), current Idaho State Edition — adopted by City of Rigby Ordinance 2011-551 (7-19-2011), amended by Ordinance 2021-619 (9-14-2021); City Code 9-1-1International Residential Code (IRC), current Idaho State Edition — City Code 9-1-1; Jefferson County's own Rigby-specific application help documents state 'ALL CONSTRUCTION MUST COMPLY WITH THE 2018 IRC'International Mechanical Code (IMC), current Idaho State Edition — City Code 9-1-1International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), current Idaho State Edition — City Code 9-1-1International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), current Idaho State Edition — City Code 9-1-1International Existing Building Code (IEBC), current Idaho State Edition — City Code 9-1-1NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, as currently required by the State of Idaho — City Code 9-1-1Idaho Plumbing Code, as currently required by the State of Idaho — City Code 9-1-1; governing electrical and plumbing code is 'that as most currently adopted by the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety' per 9-1-1(B)(2)
Permit types & fees
Solar Array Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (solar array) installations within Rigby city limits. Despite a City of Rigby 'tipsAndGotchas' generalization elsewhere in this dataset describing Solar as one of the simpler permits obtained directly from City Hall (like Deck, Fence, Garage/Shed), Jefferson County's own dedicated 'Rigby Solar Array Building Permit' help document — which this entry is sourced from — directs applicants to submit through the shared Jefferson County Planning, Zoning & Building Cityworks public portal, the same co-administration model used for Rigby's Residential Building Permit. Electrical-connection work is permitted separately through the State of Idaho DOPL, since Rigby/Jefferson County do not locally administer electrical trade permits.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Submit through the Jefferson County Planning, Zoning & Building Permit & Application Portal (Cityworks), not a separate city-only process, per the county's own 'Rigby Solar Array Building Permit' help document
- Application data required: Parcel Number, Parcel Size, City of Rigby Zoning, Location Address, Subdivision/Lot/Block (if applicable), flood zone status, height to top of gable, height to bottom of eave, distance eave extends from structure, setbacks (North/East/West/South), distance from other buildings on the property, and canal/irrigation information if applicable
- All construction must comply with the 2018 IRC
- City of Rigby Zoning Certificate and a Recorded Warranty Deed must be attached
- Must attach a copy of an active Idaho Contractor License
- Site Plan showing property lines, setbacks, North arrow, all structures (new/existing) with dimensions, driveway location, canals/rivers/roads, and parcel size
- Roof or ground layout (plan view of the system and equipment)
- Line diagram: detailed line wiring diagram of the solar energy system and all electrical equipment
- Racking/Mounting plans: detailed plans for racking, mounting, grounding, and bonding, including manufacturer specifications for fasteners and hardware
- Labelling: in-color details of all labels used for the solar energy system and equipment
- Manufacturer specifications/cut-sheets for all solar equipment (electrical and structural) — installation manuals are not accepted in lieu of manufacturer spec sheets, UNLESS the submitted plans are stamped and signed by both an Idaho-licensed electrical engineer and an Idaho-licensed structural engineer
- Engineer Letter (required if solar is installed on a roof): signed by an Idaho-licensed engineer, certifying the roof will support the load of the solar energy system
- Flood Plain Development Permit Application and Elevation Certificate required if the property is in a mapped flood plain
- Electrical-connection work is permitted separately through the State of Idaho DOPL, not through this City/County building permit
- Minimum 24 hours' notice required to request an inspection
Required documents
- RequiredRigby Solar Array Building Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Jefferson County Cityworks public portal per the county's own help document for Rigby-specific solar applications
- RequiredComplete Set of Plans (roof/ground layout, line diagram, racking/mounting)Full technical plan set per the county's Rigby Solar Array Building Permit help document
- RequiredIdaho Contractor License (copy)Active license copy attached to the application
- RequiredManufacturer Specifications/Cut-SheetsFor all solar equipment (electrical and structural); not required if plans are stamped by both an Idaho-licensed electrical and structural engineer
- RequiredSite PlanProperty lines, setbacks, North arrow, structures, driveway, canals/rivers/roads
- RequiredRecorded Warranty DeedProof of ownership
- OptionalEngineer Letter (roof-mounted installations)Idaho-licensed engineer's letter certifying roof load capacity; recommended/required specifically for roof-mount installations
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Array Building Permit Fee | No solar-specific dollar figure or valuation bracket is published in the Jefferson County-Wide Fee Schedule 2026, Exhibit A, or in the county's Rigby Solar Array Building Permit help document — the help document describes the required application data and attachments but states no fee table. The City of Rigby's own separate 'City of Rigby Solar Permit' PDF (cityofrigby.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Solar-Permit.pdf) is not usable as a fee source: on direct inspection, it is a template document whose body text is entirely a Fence Permit form (it repeats 'ISSUANCE OF THIS FENCE PERMIT...' and 'This is a Permit for the construction of a fence only' throughout, with only the header retitled to 'Solar Permit') — an apparent city document/template error, not a real solar-specific fee or process. Contact Jefferson County PZ&B, (208) 745-9220, or Rigby City Hall, (208) 745-8111, for a current fee quote. |
Residential Building Permit (Single-Family Dwelling, Townhouse, New Construction & Additions)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family dwellings, townhouses, additions, and most accessory structures over 120 sq ft within Rigby city limits. Governed by Rigby City Code Title 9, Chapter 1 (adopting the IBC/IRC, current Idaho State Edition). Applications are submitted through the shared Jefferson County Planning, Zoning & Building Cityworks public portal using a Rigby-specific application help guide, and building inspections are performed by Jefferson County PZ&B inspectors under a Joint Powers Agreement with the city — but the City of Rigby retains its own Zoning Permit/Zoning Certificate requirement, handles water/sewer connection and sidewalk inspections directly, and issues the final Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion itself.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new single-family dwellings, townhouses, additions, and accessory structures exceeding 120 sq ft within Rigby city limits (City Code 9-1-1; Rigby Zoning/Deck/Garage-Shed permit forms)
- All construction must comply with the current Idaho State Edition of the IRC (Jefferson County's Rigby-specific help document specifies the 2018 IRC)
- Register for and activate an account on the Jefferson County Cityworks public portal (Chrome or Firefox browser required) before applying
- City of Rigby Zoning Certificate must be obtained/attached as part of the building permit application (separate from, and a prerequisite to, the county-processed building permit)
- Submit Parcel Number, Parcel Size, City of Rigby Zoning, Location Address, flood zone status, full dimensional/square-footage data, and setback distances (N/E/W/S) as part of the online application
- Site Plan showing all property lines, setbacks, easements, North arrow, existing/proposed structures with dimensions, driveway location, and canals/rivers/roads
- Complete set of plans: floor plan(s) with room dimensions, footing/foundation details with steel requirements, truss layout, engineered truss design (stamped by an Idaho-licensed engineer), and all four building elevations
- Recorded warranty deed demonstrating ownership or authorization to build
- Idaho Contractor's License, or a completed Contractor Exemption form if owner-built
- Access Permit from Jefferson County Public Works (county roads) or Idaho Transportation Department (state highways), if applicable
- Septic Permit (approved) from Eastern Idaho Public Health, or an EIPH authorization-to-connect letter if tying into an existing/private sewer system, if applicable
- If in a mapped flood zone: Flood Plain Development Permit and Elevation Certificate
- Water and Sewer Connection Fees must be paid to the City of Rigby at time of building permit application; a water service pit is required for new construction and must pass city Public Works inspection before covering
- Mechanical (HVAC) permits and inspections for Rigby are processed by Jefferson County PZ&B as of June 1, 2026 (previously via Idaho DOPL). Plumbing and electrical permits/inspections remain with Idaho DOPL pending the county's build-out of journeyman-credentialed plumbing/electrical inspectors
- All required attachments must be individually labeled PDF files uploaded through the Cityworks portal
Required documents
- RequiredRigby – Single Family Dwelling, Townhouse & Additions Building Permit Application – Help Information (Date of Form: January 2, 2024)Jefferson County's Rigby-specific checklist of information and documents needed before starting a single-family dwelling/townhouse/additions application in the Cityworks portal; explicitly lists City of Rigby Zoning and Zoning Certificate as required fields
- RequiredCity of Rigby Zoning Permit ApplicationCity-issued zoning permit application; confirms zoning compliance, setbacks, ITD access-permit applicability, and water/sewer/sidewalk conditions; required companion approval to the building permit
- RequiredSite PlanScaled site plan showing property lines, setbacks, easements, structures, driveway, canals, and North arrow
- RequiredComplete Set of Plans (Floor Plan, Truss Layout, Engineered Truss Design, Elevations)Full architectural/structural plan set uploaded as individually labeled PDF attachments in the Cityworks portal
- RequiredRecorded Warranty DeedProof of ownership or authorization to build on the parcel
- RequiredIdaho Contractor's License or Contractor Exemption FormRequired for the contractor of record, or a completed exemption form for owner-builders
- OptionalAccess PermitFrom Jefferson County Public Works/Road & Bridge (county roads) or Idaho Transportation Department (state highways), if the property's access is not already on a city street
- OptionalSeptic Permit (or EIPH Authorization to Connect)From Eastern Idaho Public Health, if not connecting to city sewer
- OptionalFlood Plain Development Permit and Elevation CertificateRequired only if the parcel is within a mapped flood zone
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee — Total Valuation $1 to $500 | $26.46 | Jefferson County-Wide Fee Schedule 2026, Exhibit A (adopted 4-6-2026) — applies to Rigby applications processed through the shared Cityworks portal; the city's own code (9-1-1(C)) references the 1997 UBC Table 1-A as its baseline but in current practice all Cityworks-processed applications, including Rigby's, are billed per the county-wide schedule |
| Building permit fee — Total Valuation $501 to $2,000 | $26.46 for the first $500, plus $3.30 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof | Jefferson County-Wide Fee Schedule 2026, Exhibit A |
| Building permit fee — Total Valuation $2,001 to $40,000 | $75.96 for the first $2,000, plus $12.13 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Jefferson County-Wide Fee Schedule 2026, Exhibit A |
| Building permit fee — Total Valuation $40,000 to $100,000 | $536.90 for the first $40,000, plus $9.92 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Jefferson County-Wide Fee Schedule 2026, Exhibit A |
| Building permit fee — Total Valuation $100,001 to $500,000 | $1,132.10 for the first $100,000, plus $7.71 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Jefferson County-Wide Fee Schedule 2026, Exhibit A |
| Building permit fee — Total Valuation $500,001 to $1,000,000 | $4,216.10 for the first $500,000, plus $5.52 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Jefferson County-Wide Fee Schedule 2026, Exhibit A |
| Building permit fee — Total Valuation $1,000,001 to $5,000,000 | $6,976.10 for the first $1,000,000, plus $3.30 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Jefferson County-Wide Fee Schedule 2026, Exhibit A |
| Building permit fee — Total Valuation $5,000,001 and over | $20,176.10 for the first $5,000,000, plus $2.20 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Jefferson County-Wide Fee Schedule 2026, Exhibit A |
| Manufactured Home — Single Wide | $250.00 | Jefferson County-Wide Fee Schedule 2026, Exhibit A |
| Manufactured Home — Double Wide | $500.00 | Jefferson County-Wide Fee Schedule 2026, Exhibit A |
| Manufactured Home — Triple Wide | $750.00 | Jefferson County-Wide Fee Schedule 2026, Exhibit A |
| Plan Review Fee | 15% of Building Permit Fee | Jefferson County-Wide Fee Schedule 2026, Exhibit A |
| GIS/Mapping Review Fee | $30.00 added to each application | Jefferson County-Wide Fee Schedule 2026, Exhibit A |
| Technology Fee | $30.00 added to each application | Jefferson County-Wide Fee Schedule 2026, Exhibit A |
| Inspection Fee | $90.00 | Jefferson County-Wide Fee Schedule 2026, Exhibit A |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $90.00 | Jefferson County-Wide Fee Schedule 2026, Exhibit A |
| Mechanical (HVAC) permit — residential, valuation $1 to $1,000 | $200.00 | Jefferson County-Wide Fee Schedule 2026, Exhibit A, Mechanical Permit Fee Schedule — applies to Rigby new HVAC applications processed by Jefferson County PZ&B effective June 1, 2026 |
| City of Rigby Water and Sewer Connection Fee | Amount not published on the city website or in the fee schedules reviewed; paid directly to the City of Rigby at time of building permit application per the City of Rigby Zoning Permit Application form | City of Rigby Zoning Permit Application — confirms the fee is required but does not itself state a dollar amount; not found in any published city fee schedule during this research pass |
EV Charging Station Permit (State-Issued Electrical Permit)
VerifiedRequired for installation of a Level 2 (or higher) electric vehicle charging station/EVSE within Rigby city limits. Rigby and Jefferson County do not locally administer electrical trade permits (the same finding this file's solar-pv-permit entry documents): the electrical-connection scope is permitted directly by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL). Jefferson County publishes no dedicated 'EV Charger Help Information' document (unlike its Solar Array and Detached Accessory Building help sheets), so no separate structural building permit is expected for a standalone EVSE install unless it also involves a new structure or a service/panel upgrade, in which case the shared Jefferson County/City of Rigby Cityworks building-permit process applies to that scope.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical work must be performed by an Idaho-licensed electrical contractor (or the homeowner on their own primary residence, per Idaho Code Section 54-1016 exemptions), permitted through Idaho DOPL rather than the City of Rigby or Jefferson County
- Installation must comply with National Electrical Code Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System) as adopted by Idaho under IDAPA 24.39.10.250
- A dedicated branch circuit sized to the EVSE manufacturer's specifications is required; GFCI protection applies per NEC 625 where the EVSE is cord-and-plug connected
- If a panel/service upgrade or new structure is involved, that scope must be submitted through the Jefferson County Planning, Zoning & Building Permit & Application Portal (Cityworks), the same co-administration model used for Rigby's other building permits
- No dedicated EV/EVSE fee line item is published by DOPL, Jefferson County, or the City of Rigby — the statewide DOPL 'Other Installation' fee schedule under IDAPA 24.39.10, Rule 500 applies to the electrical scope
Required documents
- RequiredIdaho DOPL Electrical Permit Application (Contractor)State of Idaho DOPL electrical permit application for licensed-contractor installations
- OptionalIdaho DOPL Homeowner Electrical Permit ApplicationAlternative application for a homeowner self-installing EVSE wiring on their own primary residence under Idaho Code Section 54-1016
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho DOPL Electrical Permit — 'Other Installation' fee schedule (applies to EV charging station circuits since no dedicated EVSE fee line is published) | Wiring cost up to $10,000: $60 plus 2% of total wiring cost; $10,000-$100,000: $260 plus 1% of the amount over $10,000; over $100,000: $1,160 plus 0.5% of the amount over $100,000 | Idaho Electrical Board Rules, IDAPA 24.39.10, Rule 500 (Permits and Inspections). Statewide fee schedule, since Rigby/Jefferson County have no local electrical-permitting program. Same fee category this file's solar-pv-permit entry documents for its electrical scope. |
Sources & verification
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