Unincorporated Latah County building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Unincorporated Latah County, Idaho.

Verified 2026-07-04 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 200 S Almon Street, Ste 102 (Annex Building), Moscow, ID 83843
Phone: (208) 883-7220
Email: PB@LatahCountyID.gov
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM. Per the Latah County government contact directory (api.latah.id.us), the department's authoritative current record is: Planning, Building and GIS — Latah County Planning & Building, 200 S Almon Street, Ste 102, Annex Building, Moscow, Idaho 83843; phone (208) 883-7220; Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. (A City of Moscow homeowner's-guide directory listing shows an older '522 South Adams Street' address and '(208) 882-8580' phone; the county's own current record uses the Annex Building address with phone (208) 883-7220 only.) The email PB@LatahCountyID.gov is confirmed on the county's own Zoning Placement Permit application form (Application for Zoning Placement, revised 6/5/2026) and Building Permit Application Requirements handout.
Website: Official site

Published scheduling rules

Schedule inspection through the DOPL electrical inspection request line/portal; Latah County unincorporated is served by a state-assigned electrical inspector, not a county inspector (EV Charger / EVSE Permit)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit

1
Foundation/Footing
Before concrete pour, per the same requirements as any other structure under the adopted IBC/IRC.
2
Framing
After framing, sheathing, and MEP rough-in; will not be scheduled until electrical and plumbing permit numbers (issued by Idaho DOPL) have been submitted to the county.
3
Final / Certificate of Occupancy
Final inspection required before occupancy. No commercial-specific inspection sequence (e.g., a distinct fire-marshal sign-off inspection) is documented in any county source reviewed — the county's own materials list only the same general inspection framework used for all structures.

Applies to: Residential/General Building Permit

1
Foundation/Footing
Before concrete pour; footings must be placed 30 in. below grade on undisturbed soil per the county's Wall Section Detail handout.
2
Framing
After framing, sheathing, and MEP rough-in; will not be scheduled until electrical and plumbing permit numbers (issued by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL)) have been submitted to the county.
3
Final / Certificate of Occupancy
Final inspection required before occupancy; a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued for partial occupancy before all permitted elements are complete, per Section 7-1-3(D) of the Code of Latah County.

Applies to: Solar PV Permit

1
Zoning Inspection (if a Zoning Placement Permit applies)
Confirms setback and zoning compliance before/after placement, per Section 7-1-3(A)(3)
2
State Rough-In / Final Electrical Inspection
Performed by Idaho DOPL, not the county — verifies wiring, combiners, disconnects, and point of connection
3
County Final Inspection
Confirms mounting/structural work complete per approved plans, where a full Building Permit was required

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Alteration Permit

1
Rough-In (framing/MEP, if scope-applicable)
Required if the TI scope involves framing changes or mechanical/electrical/plumbing rough-in work; will not be scheduled until electrical and plumbing permit numbers (issued by Idaho DOPL) have been submitted to the county.
2
Final / Certificate of Occupancy
Final inspection required before occupying the improved space; a new or amended Certificate of Occupancy is required if the change-of-use/occupancy process applies.

Applies to: Manufactured/Modular/Mobile Home Installation Permit

1
Installation Inspection
Required to confirm compliance with the state-approved installation instructions or Idaho Manufactured Home Installation Standard.
2
Final / Certificate of Occupancy
Required under the same standards as any other single-family dwelling before occupancy.

Final inspection only: EV Charger / EVSE Permit, Mechanical Permit, Zoning Placement Permit

Re-inspection fees

Residential/General Building PermitReinspection Fee · Other Inspections and Fees, Fee Schedule.

$75.00 per hour

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-04.

Latah County Planning, Building and GIS Department — official building department

Codes & ordinances

Department & other records

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 Unincorporated Latah County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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