Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Hayden, Idaho

Hayden requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: Building permit required for new single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes, additions, alterations, and accessory structures; Plans must comply with the locally-adopted 2018 IRC and 2018 IECC (Climate Zone 5) and City Design Criteria (Seismic Category C; 90 mph/115 mph 3-second-gust wind speed; 24-inch minimum frost depth; site-specific snow loads per the University of Idaho 1986 methodology, with prescriptive residential minimums of 40 psf roof / 60 psf ground south of Miles Avenue and 50 psf roof / 70 psf ground north of Miles Avenue; 1,500 psf presumptive soil bearing); Construction documents submitted as PDFs via bsaonline.com/?uid=2689, ordered as: Building Plans (site plan first, then architectural/structural drawings), Mechanical Docs (REScheck first), Structural Docs (structural calculations; design professional required for all non-prescriptive elements), and Truss Docs (truss layout first, then design documents); Fully dimensioned floor, foundation, framing, and wall-bracing plans drawn to scale; mechanical equipment size/efficiency/model/manufacturer shown on plans; four building elevations and two section views; wind and gravity load analysis; Site plan required per the City's Site Plan Instructions: property lines, adjacent streets, existing/proposed site elements, driveway approach, lot drainage patterns, required planting, utilities, setbacks, easements, site address, lot area, assessor's parcel number, lot & block, north arrow, and drawing scale; Signatures required prior to permit submittal from the applicable Water District and, for septic systems, Panhandle Health Department; REScheck energy compliance certificate (Kootenai County, Idaho, Zone 5), signed and dated by the designer, or use of the 2018 IECC prescriptive package (Table 402.1.2) shown directly on plans; Plumbing, sewer, and electrical work is NOT permitted by the City — apply through the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety (DOPL), (800) 955-3044 or https://dbs.idaho.gov/; state permits must be final-approved before a City Final Inspection can be scheduled; Application becomes null and void if the permit is not purchased within 180 days of submittal, unless pursued in good faith and issued. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Hayden Community Development Department, Building Division at (208) 209-2025 (Building Division); (208) 209-2022 also published on department handouts before starting work.

In Hayden, the published Building Permit Fee — total valuation $1.00 to $2,000 is: $50.00 for the first $1,300 plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof. Additional published fees: Building Permit Fee — total valuation $2,001 to $25,000 — $71.35 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Building Permit Fee — total valuation $25,001 to $50,000 — $391.75 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Building Permit Fee — total valuation $50,001 to $100,000 — $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Building Permit Fee — total valuation $100,001 to $500,000 — $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Building Permit Fee — total valuation $500,001 to $1,000,000 — $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Building Permit Fee — total valuation $1,000,001 and up — $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Plan Check Fee (residential, due prior to plan review, non-refundable) — 10% of the Building Permit Fee, $25.00 minimum; Residential Main Floor Valuation — Building Permit Fee Calculation Table applied to a valuation equal to 100% of ICC R-3 valuation. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Up to 1 month, per the City of Hayden's own Residential Permit Application Instructions. Subsequent reviews after a revision have the same 1-month timeline. Source: City of Hayden Residential Permit Application Instructions.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Building Plans; Site Plan; REScheck Energy Compliance Certificate. Depending on your project, Hayden may also ask for: Truss Layout & Calculations. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Hayden requires 3 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Foundation/Footing, Framing, Final. Schedule each through City of Hayden Community Development Department, Building Division ((208) 209-2025 (Building Division); (208) 209-2022 also published on department handouts).

Apply through City of Hayden Community Development Department, Building Division at 8930 N Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835. Phone: (208) 209-2025 (Building Division); (208) 209-2022 also published on department handouts, email: permits@cityofhaydenid.us. Office hours: Not published on the Building Department page or in the Residential Permit Application Instructions as a discrete office-hours line; standard City Hall hours apply. Applications are submitted electronically through the BS&A Online portal (bsaonline.com/?uid=2689), not primarily in person.. Official information: https://www.haydenid.gov/departments/building/index.php.

Hayden, Idaho has adopted: Idaho has a mandatory statewide baseline building code under the Idaho Building Code Act (Idaho Code Title 39, Chapter 41). The City of Hayden is an INCORPORATED CITY within Kootenai County with its own separate Building Department, entirely distinct from Kootenai County Community Development's Building Division (which administers only the unincorporated area of the county). Kootenai County's own adopted-codes documentation explicitly lists Hayden among the incorporated cities in the county with their own building departments and codes. Source: Kootenai County Code Title 7, Chapter 1, Section 7.1.103 (Applicability), https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/kootenaicountyid/latest/kootenaicounty_id/0-0-0-2406; City of Hayden adopted codes, in effect as of January 1, 2021 (City Code, Title 9, Building Regulations): 2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2018 International Fuel/Gas Code (IFGC), 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), 2009 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, and the Idaho Manufactured Home Installation Standard (State of Idaho Division of Building Safety, 1-2018). Source: City of Hayden Building Department Design Criteria handout, https://cms2.revize.com/revize/hayden/document_center/Government/CED/Building/Frequently%20Asked%20Questions/BuildingDepartmentDesignCriteria.pdf; Plumbing, sewer, and electrical permitting and inspection within Hayden city limits are handled by the STATE of Idaho (Division of Building Safety / DOPL), NOT the City of Hayden — the City's own Residential Permit Application Instructions expressly direct applicants to 'Contact the State of Idaho, Division of Building Safety at (800)955-3044 or apply online https://dbs.idaho.gov/' for plumbing, sewer, and electrical permits/inspections, and state that 'State Permits must be final approved prior to scheduling a City Final Inspection.' This differs from neighboring Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls, which each issue their own electrical and plumbing permits directly. Source: City of Hayden Residential Permit Application Instructions, https://cms2.revize.com/revize/hayden/document_center/Government/CED/Building/Residential%20Permits/ResidentialPermitApplicationPacket.pdf; Mechanical/HVAC permits ARE issued directly by the City of Hayden Building Department (not the State), using the City's own itemized Residential Mechanical Worksheet and fee schedule. Source: City of Hayden Residential Mechanical Worksheet (same packet) and City of Hayden Fee Schedule (Exhibit A, eff. 9/1/2023); Building permit applications and construction documents are submitted electronically as PDFs through the BS&A Online portal (bsaonline.com/?uid=2689); the City does not describe an in-person plan drop-off as the primary application method. Source: City of Hayden Residential Permit Application Instructions. Local amendments apply — see the Hayden overview page for the full list.

No. Plumbing, sewer, and electrical permits and inspections within Hayden city limits are issued by the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety (DOPL), not the City. State permits must be final-approved before the City will schedule a Final Inspection. Source: City of Hayden Residential Permit Application Instructions.