Unincorporated Jefferson County building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Unincorporated Jefferson County, Idaho.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 210 Courthouse Way, Suite 170, Rigby, ID 83442
- Phone
- 208-745-9220
- Office hours
- Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Website
- Official site
Published scheduling rules
- Minimum 24 hours' notice is required to schedule any county inspection. (Residential Building Permit (Single-Family Dwelling / New Construction, Additions, ADUs))
- Permits submitted before December 14, 2023 were not entered into the Cityworks system; call 208-745-9220 directly to schedule inspections on those legacy permits. (Residential Building Permit (Single-Family Dwelling / New Construction, Additions, ADUs))
- Minimum 24 hours' notice is required for any inspection request. (General)
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (Single-Family Dwelling / New Construction, Additions, ADUs)
- 1
Layout Inspection
Verifies structure layout on the site matches the approved site plan
- 2
Footing Inspection
Must occur before concrete is poured
- 3
Foundation Inspection
Must occur before concrete is poured
- 4
Sheathing Inspection
Building cannot be wrapped/house-wrapped before this inspection
- 5
State Rough-In Inspections (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC)
Performed by Idaho DOPL, not the county — required before framing/insulation cover
- 6
Framing Inspection
After structural framing complete
- 7
Insulation Inspection
Before drywall/wall cover
- 8
Drywall Inspection
Seams cannot be taped or mudded before this inspection
- 9
State Final Inspections
Final electrical/plumbing/HVAC sign-off performed by Idaho DOPL
- 10
Health Department Final
If applicable — e.g., septic system final from Eastern Idaho Public Health
- 11
Final Inspection by Building Department
Final county sign-off; Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion issued after this inspection. Minimum 24 hours' notice required to schedule any inspection.
Applies to: Solar Permit
- 1
Layout / Footing (ground-mount only)
For ground-mounted arrays requiring foundation work; roof-mounted systems typically proceed directly to framing/mounting inspection
- 2
State Rough-In Electrical Inspection
Performed by Idaho DOPL, not the county — verifies wiring, combiners, and disconnects before concealment
- 3
State Final Electrical Inspection
Final DOPL sign-off on the interconnection and point of connection
- 4
Final Inspection by Building Department
County sign-off on the mounting/structural work and overall permit closeout; minimum 24 hours' notice required to schedule
Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit
- 1
State Rough-In / Final Electrical Inspection (Idaho DOPL)
Conductor sizing, breaker/panel work, grounding, and EVSE equipment connection verified under the separate state electrical permit — not performed by Jefferson County
- 2
Final Inspection by Building Department (only if applicable)
Required only if the EV charger installation is paired with new county-permitted structural construction
Re-inspection fees
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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