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Commercial Building Permit (New Construction / Additions) in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Required for new commercial construction and additions to commercial/non-residential structures in Coeur d'Alene. Uses a distinct Commercial Permit Application and Commercial Permit Application Sheet Index (submittal checklist) from the residential process, requires an Idaho-licensed architect/engineer stamp on plans, and is billed on the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule but with a 65% Commercial Plan Check fee (vs. 15% for Residential). Reviewed against the locally-adopted 2018 IBC and 2018 IECC (Commercial). Submitted in person at 710 E. Mullan Ave — Commercial permits are not one of the four permit types supported for online submittal/payment through building.cdaid.org.

Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Building Permit required for new commercial construction and additions to commercial/non-residential structures, per the City's FAQ Building Permit definition and the Commercial Applications page's 'Commercial Building' category (new construction, additions, tenant improvements)
  • Commercial plans and PDFs must bear the stamp, signature, and date of an appropriate State of Idaho licensed architect and/or engineer (Idaho Registered Design Professional), per the Commercial Applications page and IBC Section 107 submittal-documents requirement
  • One paper set and one electronic (PDF) set of building plans (minimum 18"x24" sheets), a specification book, structural calculations, and a COMCHECK energy-compliance report are marked **REQUIRED** on the City's Commercial Permit Application Sheet Index; incomplete submittals will not be accepted for plan review
  • A Code Analysis Sheet is required, documenting construction type, occupancy classification(s), occupancy/area separations with fire-resistive time periods, area/height/story increases, mixed-occupancy ratio analysis, exit analysis, and the specific code edition(s) the design conforms to (e.g. 2018 IBC, 2017 ISPC)
  • A $350 Project Review meeting with City staff is available (and its documentation is referenced by the Commercial Permit Application Sheet Index as the source of project-specific Registered Design Professional requirements); a preconstruction meeting may additionally be required based on the information submitted at that review
  • Idaho State Contractor's Registration number and expiration date required on the Commercial Permit Application
  • New or continuing non-residential connections to the City sanitary sewer require a signed 'Notice to New or Continuing Non-Residential Service Applicants' form (industrial wastewater pretreatment program, Ordinance #1773) and a completed Water Service Form documenting new water/irrigation/fire-line services
  • Permit becomes null and void if the authorized work is not commenced within 180 days of issuance, or is suspended for 180 days after starting

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation $500 (minimum published tier)City of Coeur d'Alene Building Permit Fee Schedule, revised 1/3/23
$69.25 (Commercial Plan Check $40.00 minimum)
Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,000City of Coeur d'Alene Building Permit Fee Schedule, revised 1/3/23
$993.75 (Commercial Plan Check $645.94)
Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,000 to $500,000City of Coeur d'Alene Building Permit Fee Schedule, revised 1/3/23
$993.75 for the first $100,000, plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,000 to $1,000,000City of Coeur d'Alene Building Permit Fee Schedule, revised 1/3/23
$3,233.75 for the first $500,000, plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,000 and upCity of Coeur d'Alene Building Permit Fee Schedule, revised 1/3/23
$5,608.00 for the first $1,000,000, plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Commercial Plan Check FeeCity of Coeur d'Alene Building Permit Fee Schedule, revised 1/3/23; distinct from and more than 4x the 15% Residential Plan Check rate applied to residential permits on the same schedule
65% of the building permit fee, or a minimum of $40.00
Project Review Fee (optional pre-application service)City of Coeur d'Alene Project Review Application, revised 1/1/2023
$350.00

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation/Footing

    Before placing concrete or grout

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing and rough electrical/plumbing/mechanical, before covering

  3. 3

    Fire-Resistive Assembly / Insulation Cover

    Required before covering any tested, rated fire-resistive wall, floor/ceiling, roof/ceiling, column, or beam assembly identified on the Code Analysis Sheet, and before taping gypsum wallboard of fire-resistive assemblies

  4. 4

    Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy

    Final inspection and issuance of Certificate of Occupancy required prior to occupying or using the building, per the Commercial Permit Application's C.O. clause

See the full Coeur d'Alene inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Commercial permits are not submitted through building.cdaid.org — they are counter/in-person submittals at 710 E. Mullan Ave, unlike Residential Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Re-Roof permits.
  • The Commercial Plan Check fee (65% of the building permit fee) is more than 4x the Residential Plan Check rate (15%) on the same valuation-based fee schedule — factor this into project budgeting.
  • A $350 Project Review meeting with City staff before formal submittal can surface Registered Design Professional and code-analysis requirements specific to the project; the Commercial Permit Application Sheet Index explicitly references this meeting as the source of project-specific requirements.
  • No numeric commercial plan-review turnaround is published — the City's FAQ states only that commercial projects take longer than the 7-14 business day window quoted for single-family, duplex, and garage projects.

Frequently asked questions

Coeur d'Alene requires a commercial building permit (new construction / additions) for: Building Permit required for new commercial construction and additions to commercial/non-residential structures, per the City's FAQ Building Permit definition and the Commercial Applications page's 'Commercial Building' category (new construction, additions, tenant improvements); Commercial plans and PDFs must bear the stamp, signature, and date of an appropriate State of Idaho licensed architect and/or engineer (Idaho Registered Design Professional), per the Commercial Applications page and IBC Section 107 submittal-documents requirement; One paper set and one electronic (PDF) set of building plans (minimum 18"x24" sheets), a specification book, structural calculations, and a COMCHECK energy-compliance report are marked **REQUIRED** on the City's Commercial Permit Application Sheet Index; incomplete submittals will not be accepted for plan review; A Code Analysis Sheet is required, documenting construction type, occupancy classification(s), occupancy/area separations with fire-resistive time periods, area/height/story increases, mixed-occupancy ratio analysis, exit analysis, and the specific code edition(s) the design conforms to (e.g. 2018 IBC, 2017 ISPC); A $350 Project Review meeting with City staff is available (and its documentation is referenced by the Commercial Permit Application Sheet Index as the source of project-specific Registered Design Professional requirements); a preconstruction meeting may additionally be required based on the information submitted at that review; Idaho State Contractor's Registration number and expiration date required on the Commercial Permit Application; New or continuing non-residential connections to the City sanitary sewer require a signed 'Notice to New or Continuing Non-Residential Service Applicants' form (industrial wastewater pretreatment program, Ordinance #1773) and a completed Water Service Form documenting new water/irrigation/fire-line services; Permit becomes null and void if the authorized work is not commenced within 180 days of issuance, or is suspended for 180 days after starting. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department at (208) 769-2267 before starting work.

The Commercial Plan Check fee is 65% of the building permit fee, versus 15% for Residential — for example, $645.94 versus $149.06 at a $100,000 valuation. Source: City of Coeur d'Alene Building Permit Fee Schedule, revised 1/3/23.

The City does not publish a specific day range for commercial plan review. Its Building Services FAQ states only that commercial projects take longer time frames than the 7-14 business days quoted for single-family dwellings, duplexes, and garages. Contact Building Services at (208) 769-2267 for a project-specific estimate. Source: City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services FAQ, confirmed 2026-08-02.

You'll need: Commercial Permit Application; Commercial Permit Application Sheet Index (Submittal Checklist); Water Service Form. Depending on your project, Coeur d'Alene may also ask for: Notice to New or Continuing Non-Residential Service Applicants; Project Review Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Coeur d'Alene requires 4 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit (new construction / additions), in order: Foundation/Footing, Framing, Fire-Resistive Assembly / Insulation Cover, Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy. Schedule each through City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department ((208) 769-2267).

Apply through City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department at 710 E. Mullan Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814. Phone: (208) 769-2267, email: Contact form via cdaid.org (Building Services); Building Official Ted Lantzy (208) 769-2261. Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; new building permit applications not accepted at the counter after 4:30 p.m. Inspection line (24 hours advance notice required): (208) 769-2391. Fax: (208) 769-2237.. Official information: https://www.cdaid.org/government/departments/building-services/.

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho has adopted: Idaho Building Code Act, Idaho Code Title 39, Chapter 41: establishes a mandatory statewide building code adopted by the Idaho Building Code Board, administered locally by cities/counties per Idaho Code 39-4116. The state's currently adopted cycle (2021 International Codes family, including 2021 IBC/IRC, and the 2020 Idaho Energy Conservation Code) took effect statewide January 1, 2022. Source: Idaho Building Code Act, Idaho Code Title 39 Ch. 41, legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title39/t39ch41/; City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department has locally adopted the 2018 International Codes, effective January 1, 2021 (the city's own currently-published adopted-codes page and PDF handout, both live as of this review, have not yet been updated to the newer statewide 2021 cycle): 2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2018 International Fire Code (IFC). Source: City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services page and 'Current Adopted Codes and Design Criteria' handout (cdaid.org); 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code, with current City of Coeur d'Alene amendments (plumbing code has NOT been updated to the 2018 cycle locally). Source: City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services page and Adopted Codes and Design Criteria handout; 2009 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Source: City of Coeur d'Alene Adopted Codes and Design Criteria handout; The City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department administers and issues Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Re-Roof, Demolition, and Moving permits directly within city limits (per the department's own published FAQ permit-type list). Electricians, plumbers, and mechanical/HVAC contractors must each hold a current State of Idaho trade license administered by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) / Division of Building Safety, (208) 334-3950, to obtain a City permit, but the City itself performs the plan review, permit issuance, and inspection for these trades within its boundaries — DOPL's direct-jurisdiction permitting/inspection role applies in areas that have NOT assumed local jurisdiction; the City of Coeur d'Alene's own FAQ and applications pages confirm the City issues its own Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical permits. Source: City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services FAQ (cdaid.org/government/departments/building-services/faq/); DOPL Electrical Program FAQ noting permit jurisdiction 'varies widely' by locally-assumed authority (dopl.idaho.gov/ele/ele-faqs/). Local amendments apply — see the Coeur d'Alene overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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