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Commercial Tenant Improvement (TI) Permit in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Tenant improvements to existing commercial/non-residential space in Coeur d'Alene are processed as a Building Permit under the SAME Commercial Permit Application and Commercial Permit Application Sheet Index used for new commercial construction and additions — the City does not publish a separate TI-specific application or fee table. TI is explicitly listed among the City's Building Permit examples ('...alterations, ...remodels, tenant improvements...') and the Commercial Applications page groups TI directly under 'Commercial Building' alongside new construction and additions ('For new construction, additions, tenant improvements'). Confirmed directly against the City's FAQ, Commercial Applications page, Commercial Permit Application, and Project Review Application.

Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Building Permit required for tenant improvements to existing commercial/non-residential space, per the City's FAQ Building Permit definition ('New construction, additions, alterations, window replacement, remodels, tenant improvements...')
  • No separate TI-specific application or checklist is published — the same Commercial Permit Application and Commercial Permit Application Sheet Index used for new commercial construction and additions is used for tenant improvements
  • Code Analysis Sheet must identify occupancy classification(s) and mixed-occupancy ratio analysis 'allowed and as proposed,' relevant where a TI changes tenant use/occupancy from the prior tenant
  • 'Previous use(s) of the building' must be identified on the Project Review Application, used to flag change-of-occupancy review
  • If the tenant improvement does not include the entire building, a key plan showing the location of the proposed work is required, per the Project Review Application's Required Floor Plan Information
  • Commercial plans and PDFs must bear the stamp, signature, and date of an appropriate State of Idaho licensed architect and/or engineer
  • Same 180-day null-and-void clause applies: authorized work must commence within 180 days of issuance and not be suspended for 180 days

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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; no dedicated TI fee line exists — confirmed directly against the fee schedule PDF, which has no TI-specific column or table
$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
Commercial Plan Check FeeCity of Coeur d'Alene Building Permit Fee Schedule, revised 1/3/23; same rate applied to new commercial construction — no reduced TI rate is published
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

    Framing / Rough-In

    Structural framing and rough electrical/plumbing/mechanical within the TI scope, before covering

  2. 2

    Fire-Resistive Assembly Cover (where applicable)

    Required before covering any tested, rated fire-resistive assembly affected by the TI scope, per the Code Analysis Sheet requirements

  3. 3

    Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy

    Final inspection required before occupying the tenant space; a new or amended Certificate of Occupancy is issued where the TI changes occupancy classification or tenant

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

Tips

  • Coeur d'Alene has no separate tenant-improvement application or fee schedule — a TI is submitted on the same Commercial Permit Application and billed on the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule (65% Commercial Plan Check) as new commercial construction.
  • If a TI affects only part of a building, provide a key plan showing the scope of work rather than plans for the entire building, per the Project Review Application's Required Floor Plan Information.
  • Because a TI often changes occupancy or tenant use, budget time for the City's occupancy-classification and mixed-occupancy-ratio review even for interior-only scopes — these items are marked REQUIRED on the Code Analysis Sheet regardless of project size.
  • The optional $350 Project Review meeting specifically asks for the building's 'previous use(s)' — useful to have on hand for a change-of-tenant TI.

Frequently asked questions

Coeur d'Alene requires a commercial tenant improvement (ti) permit for: Building Permit required for tenant improvements to existing commercial/non-residential space, per the City's FAQ Building Permit definition ('New construction, additions, alterations, window replacement, remodels, tenant improvements...'); No separate TI-specific application or checklist is published — the same Commercial Permit Application and Commercial Permit Application Sheet Index used for new commercial construction and additions is used for tenant improvements; Code Analysis Sheet must identify occupancy classification(s) and mixed-occupancy ratio analysis 'allowed and as proposed,' relevant where a TI changes tenant use/occupancy from the prior tenant; 'Previous use(s) of the building' must be identified on the Project Review Application, used to flag change-of-occupancy review; If the tenant improvement does not include the entire building, a key plan showing the location of the proposed work is required, per the Project Review Application's Required Floor Plan Information; Commercial plans and PDFs must bear the stamp, signature, and date of an appropriate State of Idaho licensed architect and/or engineer; Same 180-day null-and-void clause applies: authorized work must commence within 180 days of issuance and not be suspended for 180 days. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department at (208) 769-2267 before starting work.

In Coeur d'Alene, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation $500 (minimum published tier) is: $69.25 (Commercial Plan Check $40.00 minimum). Additional published fees: Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,000 — $993.75 (Commercial Plan Check $645.94); Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,000 to $500,000 — $993.75 for the first $100,000, plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Commercial Plan Check Fee — 65% of the building permit fee, or a minimum of $40.00; Project Review Fee (optional pre-application service) — $350.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Coeur d'Alene does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department at (208) 769-2267 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Commercial Permit Application; Commercial Permit Application Sheet Index (Submittal Checklist). Depending on your project, Coeur d'Alene may also ask for: Project Review Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Coeur d'Alene requires 3 inspection(s) for a commercial tenant improvement (ti) permit, in order: Framing / Rough-In, Fire-Resistive Assembly Cover (where applicable), 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/.

No. As of this review, the City does not publish a TI-specific application or fee table. Tenant improvements to commercial space are submitted using the same Commercial Permit Application and Commercial Permit Application Sheet Index used for new commercial construction, and billed via the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule (65% Commercial Plan Check fee). Source: City of Coeur d'Alene Commercial Applications page, Commercial Permit Application, and Building Permit Fee Schedule, confirmed 2026-08-02.

Nothing on the application form or fee schedule — both use the Commercial Permit Application and the same valuation-based fees. Reviewers will specifically check 'previous use(s) of the building,' occupancy classification, and mixed-occupancy ratio analysis on the Code Analysis Sheet, since a change of tenant can trigger a change of use. If the TI doesn't cover the whole building, a key plan showing the scope of work is required.

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-08-02.

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 Coeur d'Alene building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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