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Harrison building permits
VerifiedHarrison, Idaho — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition, with Idaho amendments — adopted as Harrison's official building code per City Code 8-1-2(A)(1). Source: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/harrisonid/latest/harrison_id/0-0-0-1633International Building Code (IBC), 2018 edition, with Idaho amendments, collectively named the 'Building Code 2018 of Idaho' as adopted/amended by the Idaho Building Code Board — City Code 8-1-2(A)(1)International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2018 edition, with amendments, collectively named the Idaho Energy Conservation Code (2020 edition) — City Code 8-1-2(A)(1)International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2018 edition, as adopted/amended by the Idaho Building Code Board — City Code 8-1-2(A)(1)International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2018 edition, as adopted/amended by the Idaho Building Code Board — City Code 8-1-2(A)(1)International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 edition (Parts I, II, III, and IX), with Idaho amendments, collectively named the Idaho Residential Code (2020 edition) — City Code 8-1-2(A)(1)National Electrical Code (NEC), 2017 edition, as adopted/amended by the State of Idaho / Idaho Building Code Board — City Code 8-1-2(A)(1). Note: electrical PERMITTING and INSPECTION in Harrison is administered by Idaho DOPL (state), not the city — see census.noteUniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition — City Code 8-1-2(A)(1)Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), 2017 edition, as adopted/amended by the State of Idaho / Idaho Building Code Board — City Code 8-1-2(A)(1). Note: plumbing PERMITTING and INSPECTION in Harrison is administered by Idaho DOPL (state), not the city — see census.noteSuccessive versions of the above codes as adopted by the Idaho Building Code Board become effective January 1 of the year following adoption (City Code 8-1-2(A)(2)). Source: Ord. 453 (2-4-2014); Harrison's own Building Permit application form lists the current applicable codes as: 2018 IBC, 2018 IRC (parts I, II, III, IX), 2020 Idaho Energy Conservation Code, 2018 International Existing Building Code, and 2009 ANSI A117.1 (Accessibility)
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family and two-family residential construction within Harrison city limits, reviewed against the 2018 IBC/IRC (Idaho Residential Code 2020) and 2020 Idaho Energy Conservation Code as adopted by City Code Title 8, Chapter 1, plus Harrison's local roof-load and frost-depth amendments. Applications are submitted at City Hall and reviewed by the Building Official.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new construction, additions, repair, renovation, alteration, moving, demolition, occupancy, and change of occupancy of every building or structure (City Code 8-1-3(A); Building Department page)
- Plans must comply with the 2018 IBC, 2018 IRC (parts I, II, III, IX / Idaho Residential Code 2020), and 2020 Idaho Energy Conservation Code
- Minimum roof design load: 50 psf (roofs ≥3:12 pitch) or 60 psf (roofs <3:12 pitch); minimum frost depth 24 inches (City Code 8-1-2-1(A))
- For pole barns, log homes, steel structures, or other alternate building systems not evaluated by a recognized national evaluation service, plans must be stamped by an Idaho-licensed design professional (City Code 8-1-3(B)(3))
- Elevation certificate stamped by an Idaho-licensed engineer/architect/surveyor required if the parcel is in a special flood hazard area (City Code 8-1-3(B)(4))
- Recorded survey with visibly positioned property pins required (City Code 8-1-3(B)(6))
- Site plan showing proposed structure location and water/sewer hookup locations, approved by the city maintenance department, required before permit issuance (City Code 8-1-3(B)(7))
- Two (2) sets of plans required, drawn to scale, showing lot location, front/side/rear elevations, floor plan, cross section, truss drawings, and IECC energy details if applicable (per Harrison's Building Permit application form)
- For Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing work, obtain separate permits from Idaho DOPL — not issued by the City of Harrison
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Harrison Application for Building PermitOfficial one-page application form; lists applicable codes, applicant/contractor information, lot and structure details, and fee lines. Available at City Hall or as a downloadable PDF.
- RequiredConstruction Drawings (2 sets)Drawn to scale: location on lot, front/side/rear elevations, floor plan and cross section, and truss drawings
- OptionalEngineered DrawingsRequired if applicable — e.g., pole barns, log homes, steel structures, or other alternate building systems not covered by a recognized evaluation service report
- OptionalInternational Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Compliance DetailsRequired if applicable to demonstrate 2020 Idaho Energy Conservation Code compliance
- RequiredRecorded SurveyCompleted and filed by a licensed surveyor with property pins visibly positioned (City Code 8-1-3(B)(6))
- RequiredSite PlanShows location of proposed structures and water/sewer hookups; requires city maintenance department approval before permit issuance (City Code 8-1-3(B)(7))
- RequiredContract or Bid Documentation / Owner Valuation StatementA contract or bid must be submitted for contracted work; owner self-projects must show a valuation comparable to contracted work (per Building Permit application form)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based | Per Table 1-A of the 1997 Uniform Building Code, applied to project valuation determined from ICBO Building Valuation Data (or the most recent available data if that publication has been discontinued) | City Code 8-1-4: 'The fee schedule for building permits shall be as required by table 1-A of the 1997 uniform building code.' Harrison's own Building Permit application form has a 'Building Permit Fee' line filled in per-project by the Building Official using this schedule; no separate numeric fee table is published on the city's website — the 1997 UBC Table 1-A valuation-fee formula is the governing, city-cited schedule and is verified as legitimately applicable per City Code 8-1-4. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Stated directly on the City of Harrison Building Permit application form ('Plan Review Fee (65% of Building Permit fee)') |
| Sewer Tap Fee | Set per-project; amount not separately published online | Line item on the Building Permit application form; contact City Hall at (208) 689-3212 for current amount |
| Water Tap Fee | Set per-project; amount not separately published online | Line item on the Building Permit application form; contact City Hall at (208) 689-3212 for current amount |
| Violation / Working Without Permit Investigation Fee | 100% of the actual permit fee | City Code 8-1-8(C); also applies to manufactured home setting permits |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop or ground-mount solar photovoltaic systems within Harrison city limits. Requires a City Building Permit (structural/racking, valuation-based per 1997 UBC Table 1-A as adopted by City Code 8-1-4) plus a State of Idaho electrical permit (wiring/interconnection) issued by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) -- Harrison has no electrical-permit program of its own. The state's Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet has a dedicated checkbox and valuation-based fee formula for 'Solar, Renewable Energy, power generation, power production, or energy storage systems.'
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- City Application for Building Permit submitted to City Hall for the structural/racking scope, with fee calculated per 1997 UBC Table 1-A (City Code 8-1-4)
- Electrical wiring/interconnection scope requires a State of Idaho DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit (or Homeowner Electrical Permit if self-installed) -- not a City permit, since Harrison has no electrical-permit program of its own
- On the DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet, check the 'Solar, Renewable Energy, power generation, power production, or energy storage systems' box under 'Other Installations including Commercial/Industrial/Solar/Renewable Energy' and enter the total cost of the electrical system
- Renewable energy installations require a plan check prior to final inspection, per the DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet
- Working without a permit triggers a 100% investigation fee (equal to the actual permit fee) under City Code 8-1-8(C)
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Harrison Application for Building PermitFor the structural/racking scope, submitted to City Hall
- RequiredIdaho DOPL Contractor (or Homeowner) Electrical Permit ApplicationState application with an Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule) that includes a dedicated Solar/Renewable Energy checkbox and valuation-based fee formula
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| City Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) | Per Table 1-A of the 1997 Uniform Building Code, applied to project valuation from ICBO Building Valuation Data | City Code 8-1-4 -- no dedicated solar/photovoltaic building fee line exists; billed under this general valuation table for the structural/racking scope; no separate numeric fee table is published online, calculated per-project by the Building Official |
| City Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Stated directly on the City of Harrison Building Permit application form |
| State DOPL Electrical Permit -- Solar/Renewable Energy, up to $10,000 system cost | (total system cost x 0.02) + $60 | Idaho DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule), Rev. 8/17/2022 |
| State DOPL Electrical Permit -- Solar/Renewable Energy, $10,001-$100,000 system cost | ((system cost - $10,000) x 0.01) + $260 | Idaho DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet, Rev. 8/17/2022 |
| State DOPL Electrical Permit -- Solar/Renewable Energy, over $100,001 system cost | ((system cost - $100,000) x 0.005) + $1,160 | Idaho DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet, Rev. 8/17/2022; renewable energy installations require a plan check prior to final inspection |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedHarrison has no dedicated EV charger or EVSE permit and no distinct fee line item for electric vehicle charging equipment. Unlike solar/renewable-energy installations (which require both a City structural Building Permit and a State electrical permit), a standard EV charger is not a power-generation or energy-storage system and involves no structural/racking work, so it does not trigger the City Building Permit. The wiring/circuit work is billed as a standard electrical installation under the State of Idaho DOPL Contractor (or Homeowner) Electrical Permit, since Harrison has no electrical-permit program of its own -- using the general 'Other Installations including Commercial/Industrial/Solar/Renewable Energy' valuation-based fee formula (the same formula used for solar, just without the Solar/Renewable Energy checkbox).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- No City of Harrison building permit is required for a standard wall-mounted or pedestal EV charger installation -- only electrical work is involved, and Harrison's Building Permit fee (City Code 8-1-4) applies to structural/building work, not vehicle-charging circuits
- Electrical permit issued by the State of Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not the City -- Harrison has no electrical-permit program of its own
- On the DOPL worksheet, EV charger circuits fall under 'OTHER INSTALLATIONS including COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/SOLAR/RENEWABLE ENERGY' -- the worksheet states this category 'shall apply to any and all electrical installations not specifically mentioned elsewhere on this form,' and EV/EVSE circuits have no dedicated line item, so they fall under this catch-all
- Do NOT check the 'Solar, Renewable Energy, power generation, power production, or energy storage systems' box on the DOPL worksheet for a straight EV charger install -- the fee formula is identical either way
Required documents
- RequiredIdaho DOPL Contractor (or Homeowner) Electrical Permit ApplicationState application with the Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule); EV charger circuit work is priced under the 'Other Installations' valuation-based formula
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State DOPL Electrical Permit -- Other Installations, up to $10,000 system cost | (total cost of system x 0.02) + $60 | Idaho DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule), Rev. 8/17/2022 -- same formula tier used for solar/renewable energy; no dedicated EV/EVSE line item exists on the state form |
| State DOPL Electrical Permit -- Other Installations, $10,001-$100,000 system cost | ((total cost of system - $10,000) x 0.01) + $260 | Idaho DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet, Rev. 8/17/2022 |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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