Demolition Permit in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Coeur d'Alene requires a demolition permit for: Demolition permit required for complete or partial (interior and/or exterior) demolition of an existing structure; Photos of the structure (minimum two exterior: front street view and rear) are required if original construction predates 1960; A site plan is required for a complete demolition and/or if there is a basement; A floor plan is required for partial or interior-only demolition, reflecting the scope of demolition; For structures built prior to 1960, images of the proposed replacement structure/addition must be provided (front building elevation and/or photo example); Structures listed in the National Register of Historic Places or located in a Historic District, or built prior to 1960, may require review by the Historic Preservation Commission at its monthly informational meeting (fourth Wednesday at noon), which may delay permit issuance; Owner must arrange for capping of abandoned sewer, water, or gas lines and schedule a City Building Department inspection (208-769-2391) before backfilling; all sewer stubs capped 5 feet from the property line, water lines capped back to the meter stub; Applicant should contact the EPA (Boise, 208-323-8287) regarding possible asbestos-containing materials on site; Demolition is subject to Inadvertent Discovery Plan requirements (for archaeological/historic finds), with a project-specific plan copy required on site; Current Idaho Contractor Registration required. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department at (208) 769-2267 before starting work.

$70.00 for residential structures or $110.00 for commercial structures, plus a $90.00 stormwater fee. Source: City of Coeur d'Alene Demolition Permit Application, revised 3/13/2025.

Coeur d'Alene's published plan-review target for a demolition permit is 7–14 business days.

You'll need: Demolition Permit Application. Depending on your project, Coeur d'Alene may also ask for: Site Plan; Floor Plan; Exterior Photos. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Coeur d'Alene requires 2 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Sewer/Water Line Cap, Final. 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.