Residential Building Permit in Jerome, Idaho

Jerome requires a residential building permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Jerome Building Safety Department at 208-324-8189 before starting work.

In Jerome, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation $1 to $500 is: $23.50. Additional published fees: Building Permit Fee — valuation $501 to $2,000 — $23.50 for the first $500, plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof; 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; 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; 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; 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; 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; 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; 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; 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; Residential Plan Review Fee — 40% of the building permit fee; Additional Plan Review Fee — $47.00; Re-inspection Fee — $47.00; Inspection Outside of Business Hours — $47.00 per hour, minimum 1 hour; Work Without a Permit — Double the required permit fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Typical processing time is 5-10 business days for residential projects, depending on project complexity, per the City of Jerome FAQ page. Source: City of Jerome, FAQ, https://www.ci.jerome.id.us/378/FAQ.

You'll need: Cloudpermit Online Application; Construction Drawings. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Jerome requires 6 inspection(s) for a residential building permit, in order: Setbacks/Footings/Foundation Wall, Floor Framing / Shear Wall, Rough-In (Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing), Framing, Insulation, Final (Building, plus DOPL Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing finals). Schedule each through City of Jerome Building Safety Department (208-324-8189).

Apply through City of Jerome Building Safety Department at 152 East Avenue A, Jerome, ID 83338. Phone: 208-324-8189, email: kkent@cityofjerome.org. Office hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding observed holidays. Building Official: Kortnie Kent, office (208) 324-8189 ext. 131, cell (208) 749-4971. Inspections requested by calling (208) 324-8189 ext. 131 or via the Cloudpermit portal, ordinarily performed 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday.. Official information: https://www.ci.jerome.id.us/153/Building-Safety-Code-Enforcement.

Jerome, Idaho has 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-Criter; 2018 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 Criteria; 2018 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 Criteria; 2018 International Existing Building Code, locally administered by the City of Jerome. Source: City of Jerome, Building Codes & Design Criteria; 2018 International Mechanical Code and 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, locally administered by the City of Jerome. Source: City of Jerome, Building Codes & Design Criteria; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), with amendments. Source: City of Jerome, Building Codes & Design Criteria; 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code, based on the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code. Source: City of Jerome, Building Codes & Design Criteria; 2018 International Fire Code, administered by the Idaho State Fire Marshal (not the City of Jerome). Source: City of Jerome, Building Codes & Design Criteria; The 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/Inspections; This 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.. Local amendments apply — see the Jerome overview page for the full list.

The State of Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) handles electrical, HVAC, and plumbing permits and inspections in Jerome under a partnership with the City; the City of Jerome Building Safety Department issues and inspects the general building permit. Source: City of Jerome, HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing Permits page, https://www.ci.jerome.id.us/354/HVAC-Electrical-Plumbing-Permits.