This is PermitBase’s published record for Jerome as of 2026-07-04. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
Jerome building permits
VerifiedJerome, Idaho — as published 2026-07-04.
Verified 2026-07-04 · 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. Source: Idaho Legislature, Idaho Code Title 39 Chapter 41 (39-4116), https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title39/t39ch41/2018 International Building Code (IBC), with Idaho amendments, locally administered and enforced by the City of Jerome Building Safety Department for commercial construction within city limits. Source: City of Jerome, Building Codes & Design Criteria, https://www.ci.jerome.id.us/352/Building-Codes-Statues-and-Design-Criter2018 International Residential Code (IRC), Parts I, II, III and IX, with Idaho State amendments (2020 Edition), locally administered by the City of Jerome for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses within city limits. Source: City of Jerome, Building Codes & Design Criteria2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with Idaho State amendments (2020 Edition), locally administered by the City of Jerome. Source: City of Jerome, Building Codes & Design Criteria2018 International Existing Building Code, locally administered by the City of Jerome. Source: City of Jerome, Building Codes & Design Criteria2018 International Mechanical Code and 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, locally administered by the City of Jerome. Source: City of Jerome, Building Codes & Design Criteria2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), with amendments. Source: City of Jerome, Building Codes & Design Criteria2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code, based on the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code. Source: City of Jerome, Building Codes & Design Criteria2018 International Fire Code, administered by the Idaho State Fire Marshal (not the City of Jerome). Source: City of Jerome, Building Codes & Design CriteriaThe City of Jerome Building Safety Department issues and inspects general building permits directly within city limits, but has partnered with the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) for electrical, HVAC/mechanical, and plumbing permits and inspections rather than administering those trades itself -- distinct from the City of Twin Falls model, where the city runs its own MEP program. Source: City of Jerome, HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing Permits page ('The City of Jerome is proud to partner with The State of Idaho Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing for all Electrical, HVAC and/or Plumbing permits'), https://www.ci.jerome.id.us/354/HVAC-Electrical-Plumbing-Permits, cross-checked against City of Jerome Inspections page noting framing inspections require completed DOPL rough-ins, https://www.ci.jerome.id.us/359/InspectionsThis CITY of Jerome Building Safety Department (issuing permits for property within Jerome city limits, via Cloudpermit.com) is a distinct department and permitting authority from the Jerome County Building Department (which serves unincorporated Jerome County and any cities under interlocal/IGA agreement, https://www.jeromecountyid.us/158/Building-Department) -- the two maintain separate permit systems, applications, and fee schedules.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new construction, additions, and other building work on one- and two-family dwellings within Jerome city limits. Reviewed against the 2018 IRC (Parts I, II, III and IX) and 2018 IECC with Idaho amendments as locally administered by the City of Jerome Building Safety Department. Applications are submitted online through the Cloudpermit portal.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new structures over 120 square feet, additions, and other construction affecting structure or life-safety systems
- Plans designed to the 2018 IRC (Parts I, II, III, IX) and 2018 IECC with Idaho amendments (2020 Edition)
- Application submitted online via Cloudpermit.com; include plans, a site plan, and other project-specific documents
- Declared project value must reflect total value of construction work including labor, materials, and contractor profit; the Building Official may apply the current ICC Building Valuation Data Table if declared value appears understated
- Permit expires if work does not start within 180 days, is abandoned for 180 days, or 180 days from the last recorded inspection
- Homeowners may self-permit work on their own primary residence
Required documents
- RequiredCloudpermit Online ApplicationSubmitted through the City of Jerome's Cloudpermit portal (us.cloudpermit.com); include construction plans and site plan
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsSite plan and structural/framing details consistent with the 2018 IRC as adopted with Idaho amendments
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1 to $500 | $23.50 | Per application. City of Jerome Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $501 to $2,000 | $23.50 for the first $500, plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof | City of Jerome Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001 to $25,000 | $69.25 for the first $2,000, plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | City of Jerome Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001 to $50,000 | $391.75 for the first $25,000, plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | City of Jerome Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,001 to $100,000 | $643.75 for the first $50,000, plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | City of Jerome Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,001 to $500,000 | $993.75 for the first $100,000, plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | City of Jerome Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,001 to $1,000,000 | $3,233.75 for the first $500,000, plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | City of Jerome Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,001 to $5,000,000 | $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000, plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | City of Jerome Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $5,000,001 to $10,000,000 | $20,208.75 for the first $5,000,000, plus $2.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | City of Jerome Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $10,000,001 and up | $33,958.75 for the first $10,000,000, plus $2.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | City of Jerome Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
| Residential Plan Review Fee | 40% of the building permit fee | City of Jerome Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
| Additional Plan Review Fee | $47.00 | For all change orders, additions, or revisions requiring a review. City of Jerome Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
| Re-inspection Fee | $47.00 | City of Jerome Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
| Inspection Outside of Business Hours | $47.00 per hour, minimum 1 hour | City of Jerome Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
| Work Without a Permit | Double the required permit fee | City of Jerome Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new construction, additions, and alterations to commercial and industrial structures within Jerome city limits. Reviewed against the 2018 IBC and 2018 International Existing Building Code with Idaho amendments as locally administered by the City of Jerome Building Safety Department. Applications submitted online through Cloudpermit.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new commercial/industrial construction, additions, alterations, and change of occupancy
- Plans designed to the 2018 IBC and 2018 International Existing Building Code with Idaho amendments
- Application submitted online via Cloudpermit.com
- Declared project value must reflect total value of construction (labor, materials, contractor profit); Building Official may apply the current ICC Building Valuation Data Table
- Permit expires if work does not start within 180 days, is abandoned for 180 days, or 180 days from the last recorded inspection
Required documents
- RequiredCloudpermit Online ApplicationSubmitted through the City of Jerome's Cloudpermit portal (us.cloudpermit.com)
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsSite plan, structural, and life-safety details consistent with the 2018 IBC as adopted with Idaho amendments
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same schedule as residential; see Residential Building Permit for full valuation table) | $23.50 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per the Master City-Wide Fee Schedule building permit table | City of Jerome Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
| Commercial Plan Review Fee | 65% of the building permit fee | City of Jerome Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
| Additional Plan Review Fee | $47.00 | For all change orders, additions, or revisions requiring a review. City of Jerome Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
| Re-inspection Fee | $47.00 | City of Jerome Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
Electrical / HVAC / Plumbing Permit (DOPL-Administered)
VerifiedElectrical, HVAC/mechanical, and plumbing permits within Jerome city limits are NOT issued by the City of Jerome Building Safety Department. The City has partnered with the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) for these three trades, which issues its own permits and performs its own inspections statewide wherever local jurisdictions have not assumed that authority. This is a structural difference from the nearby City of Twin Falls, which runs its own city-issued MEP permit program.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical, HVAC/mechanical, and plumbing permit applications are submitted through the Idaho DOPL permitting system, not through the City of Jerome or Cloudpermit
- Governed by the 2023 NEC (electrical), 2018 International Mechanical Code / International Fuel Gas Code (mechanical), and 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code (plumbing) with Idaho amendments as administered by DOPL
- DOPL performs rough-in and final trade inspections; DOPL rough-in sign-off is a prerequisite for the City's own framing inspection on any project also requiring a City building permit
- Fee amounts for DOPL-issued electrical/mechanical/plumbing permits are set by DOPL's own statewide fee schedule, not the City of Jerome's Master City-Wide Fee Schedule -- omitted here because the City's own fee schedule (reviewed, City of Jerome Master City-Wide Fee Schedule) contains no DOPL trade-permit fee line items; contact DOPL directly for current trade permit fees
Required documents
- RequiredIdaho DOPL Permit ApplicationSubmitted through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing's own online permitting system, accessed via a DOPL link from the City of Jerome HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing Permits page
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of structures within Jerome city limits. Fee-assessed based on project valuation for both residential and commercial demolitions, per the City's Master City-Wide Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Demolition permit required for removal of structures per the City of Jerome FAQ page's list of work requiring a permit
- Application submitted online via Cloudpermit.com
- Fee calculated based on project valuation (residential and commercial each calculated the same way, based on project value) rather than a flat fee
Required documents
- RequiredCloudpermit Online ApplicationSubmitted through the City of Jerome's Cloudpermit portal (us.cloudpermit.com)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Demolition Permit Fee | Calculated based on project valuation | City of Jerome Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
| Commercial Demolition Permit Fee | Calculated based on project valuation | City of Jerome Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
Factory Built Structures / Manufactured Home Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of manufactured/factory-built homes within Jerome city limits. Effective 9/3/2025, fees are based on the declared project value of the home and its installation, including foundation systems, tie-downs, utility connections, stairs, and landings.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for installation of a manufactured/factory-built home, including foundation systems, tie-downs, utility connections, stairs, and landings
- Fee based on declared project value of the home and its installation (effective 9/3/2025 policy)
- Application submitted online via Cloudpermit.com
Required documents
- RequiredCloudpermit Online ApplicationSubmitted through the City of Jerome's Cloudpermit portal (us.cloudpermit.com)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manufactured/Factory-Built Home Installation Permit Fee | Calculated based on declared project value of the home and its installation, using the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table as new construction | Effective 9/3/2025. City of Jerome, Fees page, https://www.ci.jerome.id.us/351/Fees |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-04.
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 Jerome building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.