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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
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; Show full citationHideJefferson 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 |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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