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Residential Addition / Remodel / Alteration Permit in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Required for additions, interior remodels, finished basements, decks, porches, patio covers, and structural alterations to existing one- and two-family dwellings in Coeur d'Alene. Reviewed against the locally-adopted 2018 IRC. Applications submitted through building.cdaid.org or in person at 710 E. Mullan Ave.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Building permit required for additions, interior remodels, finished basements, new garages/shops, porches, decks, and patio covers per the Residential Permit Application 'Type of Work' checklist
  • Work exempt from permit per locally-adopted IRC R105.2: decks not exceeding 200 sq. ft., not more than 30 inches above grade, not attached to a dwelling, and not serving a required exit door; painting/papering/tiling/carpeting/cabinets/countertops and similar finish work
  • Site plan showing dimensioned distances to property lines and existing/proposed structures, including decks and accessory structures
  • Stairs, egress windows (at least one per bedroom and per level), and smoke/CO detector locations must be shown on plans
  • Homes on hillside lots (15% slope or greater) or in a flood plain require additional design information per the Residential Permit Application

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same schedule as new construction)City of Coeur d'Alene Building Permit Fee Schedule, revised 1/3/23
$69.25 minimum (valuation up to $500-$1,700 tier), scaling per the City of Coeur d'Alene Building Permit Fee Schedule
Residential Plan Check FeeCity of Coeur d'Alene Building Permit Fee Schedule, revised 1/3/23
15% of the building permit fee, or a minimum of $40.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewCoeur d'Alene’s published plan-review target
7–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing/Foundation

    Required before placing concrete for deck posts, garage foundations, or addition footings

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing, connection to existing structure, per approved plans

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans

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

Tips

  • Decks 200 sq. ft. or less, no more than 30 inches above grade, unattached to the dwelling, and not serving a required exit are exempt from a building permit under the locally-adopted IRC R105.2.
  • Homes on hillside lots (15% slope or greater) or in mapped flood plains require additional design information and may have additional construction requirements.
  • A site plan showing existing and proposed structures, all distances to property lines, and fence locations/heights is required for the Site Plan Requirement Checklist.

Frequently asked questions

Only if the deck exceeds 200 square feet, is more than 30 inches above grade, is attached to the dwelling, or serves a required exit door. Otherwise it is exempt under the City's locally-adopted IRC Section R105.2. Source: City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services FAQ.

In Coeur d'Alene, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same schedule as new construction) is: $69.25 minimum (valuation up to $500-$1,700 tier), scaling per the City of Coeur d'Alene Building Permit Fee Schedule. Additional published fees: Residential Plan Check Fee — 15% of the building permit fee, or a minimum of $40.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Coeur d'Alene's published plan-review target for a residential addition / remodel / alteration permit is 7–14 business days.

You'll need: Residential Application Packet; Site Plan; Construction Drawings. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Coeur d'Alene requires 3 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel / alteration permit, in order: Footing/Foundation, Framing, 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.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

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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