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Jerome building permits
VerifiedJerome, Idaho — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-13 · Source
Codes adopted
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 2026-07-13 · 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 2026-07-13 · 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 |
|---|
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedThe City of Jerome does not issue electrical permits at all -- like all electrical, HVAC/mechanical, and plumbing work, EV charger/EVSE circuit installation is permitted and inspected by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) under the City's standing partnership arrangement, not by the City of Jerome Building Safety Department. No dedicated EV charger/EVSE fee category exists in IDAPA 24.39.10 (Rules of the Idaho Electrical Board) either, nor on the City of Jerome's Fees page or Master City-Wide Fee Schedule -- an EV charger circuit added to an existing residence is billed under the flat $65 Existing Residential Dwelling Unit Permit fee, while a commercial or multi-family installation is billed under the Other Installation (Including Industrial and Commercial) Permit's wiring-cost-tiered schedule, both confirmed directly against DOPL's own published electrical board rules (the same statewide schedule verified for Idaho City, ID in this same research pass). A City of Jerome building permit is separately required only if the installation includes a structural/mounting element (e.g., a charger pedestal or canopy).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit for the EV charger circuit is obtained through Idaho DOPL, not the City of Jerome or Cloudpermit
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as administered by DOPL, including NEC Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Charging System) provisions
- If a structural element (pedestal, canopy, or similar) is installed, a separate City of Jerome building permit is required for that portion, submitted via Cloudpermit, with the fee based on declared project value per the City's standard valuation approach (the same approach the City uses for solar installations, since ICC valuation data does not cover this type of work)
- DOPL rough-in sign-off is a prerequisite for the City's own framing inspection if the project also requires a City building permit for a structural element
- Contact Idaho DOPL directly for the current electrical permit fee; contact the City of Jerome Building Safety Department (208-324-8189) for any structural-element building permit fee
Required documents
- RequiredIdaho DOPL Permit ApplicationSubmitted through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing's own online permitting system; used for EV charger/EVSE circuit installation as no dedicated EV form is published
- OptionalCity of Jerome Building Permit Application (Cloudpermit)Only required if the installation includes a structural/mounting element reviewed by the City
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Residential Dwelling Unit Permit (DOPL) — applies to an EV charger circuit added to an existing home | $65 per inspection | IDAPA 24.39.10, Rules of the Idaho Electrical Board, Section 050.02 (Residential Permits, Existing Residential Dwelling Unit). No distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line is published by DOPL; a Level 2/EVSE circuit added to an existing residence falls under this flat existing-dwelling-unit fee rather than the new-construction, square-footage-tiered schedule. City of Jerome Fees page and Master City-Wide Fee Schedule contain no DOPL trade-permit fee line items (the City does not administer this permit); confirmed 2026-07-20 directly against DOPL's own published Idaho Electrical Board rules text. |
| Other Installation (Including Industrial and Commercial) Permit (DOPL) — applies to commercial/multi-family EV charging installations | Wiring cost not exceeding $10,000: $60 plus 2% of wiring cost. $10,001-$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. | IDAPA 24.39.10, Rules of the Idaho Electrical Board, Section 050.06 (Other Installation, Including Industrial and Commercial, Permit). Applies to a commercial or multi-family EV charging station installation rather than the residential dwelling-unit fee. Confirmed 2026-07-20 directly against DOPL's own published Idaho Electrical Board rules text. |
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 |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installation Permit
VerifiedRequired for rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations within Jerome city limits. The City's own Fees page states a genuinely distinct valuation mechanism for solar: because the ICC Building Valuation Data table does not assign valuation data for solar construction, solar permit fees are calculated directly from the applicant's submitted project value rather than a table-derived valuation, then run through the same Building Permit Fee schedule used for other construction. Electrical interconnection is handled by the State of Idaho (DOPL), not the City.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for the structural/mounting portion of a solar PV installation, submitted through the City's Cloudpermit.com online portal
- Valuation for the permit fee is the applicant's submitted project value directly (materials, labor, and equipment cost), NOT looked up on the ICC Building Valuation Data Table, since that table does not cover solar construction
- Electrical interconnection work is permitted and inspected by the State of Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL), not the City of Jerome — consistent with the City's partnership with DOPL for all electrical/HVAC/plumbing trade permits
- Design criteria (wind speed, snow load, seismic design category) for the mounting system are obtained from the City's linked ASCE Hazard Tool for the specific project address, since the City does not publish fixed numeric design values
- Homeowners may self-permit solar work on their own primary residence for the building-permit portion; DOPL licensing rules govern who may perform the electrical interconnection
Required documents
- RequiredCloudpermit Online ApplicationSubmitted through the City of Jerome's Cloudpermit portal (us.cloudpermit.com), with a declared project value for the solar installation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (solar, valuation = submitted project value) | Same sliding-scale table as new construction, e.g. $23.50 for $1-$500 up to $33,958.75 for the first $10,000,000 plus $2 per additional $1,000 above that — applied to the submitted project value rather than an ICC-table-derived valuation | City of Jerome, Fees page (https://www.ci.jerome.id.us/351/Fees): 'Valuations for solar panel installations shall be based on the submitted project value, as the ICC Building Valuation Data table does not assign valuation data for this type of construction.' Master City-Wide Fee Schedule (PDF), https://www.ci.jerome.id.us/DocumentCenter/View/1379, contains no separate solar-specific fee line; the general Building Safety valuation table applies to the declared solar project value. |
| Residential Plan Review Fee | 40% of the building permit fee | Master City-Wide Fee Schedule (PDF), https://www.ci.jerome.id.us/DocumentCenter/View/1379 |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.
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