Plumbing Permit in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
VerifiedRequired for new installation, removal, alteration, repair, or replacement of plumbing, gas piping, drainage piping, fixtures, and water heaters in Coeur d'Alene. Governed by the 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code with current City amendments. The City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department issues Plumbing Permits directly using its own dedicated per-fixture fee schedule.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- Plumbing permit required for new installation, removal, alteration, repair, or replacement of any plumbing, gas, or drainage piping work, or any fixture, water heater, or water-treating equipment
- Contractor must hold a current State of Idaho plumbing license and current City of Coeur d'Alene contractor registration
- Residential fee schedule is per-fixture (quantity times $10 per item); commercial fee schedule is a percentage of contract price
- A $40.00 processing fee applies in addition to itemized fixture fees; total permit fee has a $50.00 minimum
- Applicant is responsible for contacting Idaho DEQ regarding water, sewer, and storm water system requirements applicable to the permit
Required documents
- Required
Plumbing Permit Application
City of Coeur d'Alene Plumbing Permit Application (revised 12/31/2022); lists residential fixture counts (bar sinks, bathtubs, backflow assemblies, gas piping, water heaters, water/sewer service, etc.) or commercial contract price
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential — per fixture/item (bar sink, bathtub, floor drain, kitchen sink, lavatory, sewer ejector/sump pump, shower, utility sink, water closet, water heater, water heater venting, water softener, etc.) | $10.00 per item (quantity x $10) | City of Coeur d'Alene Plumbing Permit Application, Residential Fee Schedule, revised 12/31/2022 |
| Commercial — contract price up to and including the first $20,000 | 3% of contract price | City of Coeur d'Alene Plumbing Permit Application, Commercial Fee Schedule |
| Commercial — contract price in excess of $20,000 through $100,000 | 2% of contract price | City of Coeur d'Alene Plumbing Permit Application, Commercial Fee Schedule |
| Commercial — contract price in excess of $100,000 through $200,000 | 1% of contract price | City of Coeur d'Alene Plumbing Permit Application, Commercial Fee Schedule |
| Commercial — contract price in excess of $200,000 | 0.5% of contract price | City of Coeur d'Alene Plumbing Permit Application, Commercial Fee Schedule |
| Processing Fee (all permits) | $40.00 | City of Coeur d'Alene Plumbing Permit Application, revised 12/31/2022 |
| Total Permit Fee (minimum) | $50.00 minimum | City of Coeur d'Alene Plumbing Permit Application, revised 12/31/2022 |
Review timeline
7–14 business days
Coeur d'Alene’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Underground/Slab
Before concrete pour — pipe slope, materials, cleanouts
- 2
Rough-In
After pipes installed, before walls closed; backflow assemblies inspected
- 3
Final
All fixtures connected, no leaks, prior to Certificate of Occupancy
Tips
- This permit is issued through the online building.cdaid.org portal (one of the four permit types the portal explicitly supports for online payment: Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Re-Roof).
- A water heater replacement is billed at $10.00 per water heater plus $10.00 for venting (if applicable), plus the $40.00 processing fee, subject to the $50.00 minimum total.
- This permit becomes null and void if work is not commenced within 180 days, or is suspended/abandoned for 180 days after starting.
- Call the inspection line at (208) 769-2391 at least 24 hours before the requested inspection.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a plumbing permit cost in Coeur d'Alene for a water heater replacement?
- $10.00 per water heater (plus $10.00 for water heater venting if applicable), plus a $40.00 processing fee, subject to a $50.00 minimum total permit fee. Source: City of Coeur d'Alene Plumbing Permit Application, revised 12/31/2022.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department — official building department
- Plumbing Permit Application (PDF, rev. 12/31/2022) | City of Coeur d'Alene
- Applications/Handouts | City of Coeur d'Alene
- Online Permits Access | City of Coeur d'Alene
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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