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Temporary RV Permit (Temporary Living Quarters) in Unincorporated Latah County, Idaho

Required under Code of Latah County Section 7-1-7 ('Permanent Living Quarters') to live in a camping trailer, RV (including park models), or similar unit on a property while a permanent residence is under construction, via the county's 'Temporary RV Permit' application.

Verified 2026-07-04 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Application must be made by the property owner at the same time as or after a building permit for the residence has been applied for on the same property
  • Fee ($50.00 plus $50.00 for each 6-month extension)
  • Site plan showing north arrow, roads/rights-of-way, existing buildings, and the RV's location and dimensions
  • Health Department approval
  • Access approval from the appropriate highway district or Idaho Transportation Department; driveways to the RV/homesite must comply with the Latah County Land Use Ordinance prior to permit issuance
  • Address sign installed prior to approval
  • Valid for 6 months at a time, up to a maximum of 2 years total, per Section 7-1-7 of the Code of Latah County

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Fee schedule

Temporary RV Permit — InitialPer the Temporary RV Permit application form itself, and consistent with 'Temporary Living Quarters with a valid permit and each extension: $50.00' in the County Development Services Fee Schedule (Resolution 2023-18 et seq.).
$50.00
Temporary RV Permit — Each 6-Month ExtensionSame sources.
$50.00

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

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    Tips

    • The RV permit cannot be obtained standalone — it must accompany or follow an active building permit application for a permanent residence on the same parcel.
    • Total duration is capped at 2 years even with extensions; if the extensions run out or are not secured and the RV remains, the county will pursue code enforcement.
    • If the associated building permit expires or is not completed, the RV must be removed immediately or the county will pursue enforcement.

    Frequently asked questions

    Unincorporated Latah County requires a temporary rv permit (temporary living quarters) for: Application must be made by the property owner at the same time as or after a building permit for the residence has been applied for on the same property; Fee ($50.00 plus $50.00 for each 6-month extension); Site plan showing north arrow, roads/rights-of-way, existing buildings, and the RV's location and dimensions; Health Department approval; Access approval from the appropriate highway district or Idaho Transportation Department; driveways to the RV/homesite must comply with the Latah County Land Use Ordinance prior to permit issuance; Address sign installed prior to approval; Valid for 6 months at a time, up to a maximum of 2 years total, per Section 7-1-7 of the Code of Latah County. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Latah County Planning, Building and GIS Department at (208) 883-7220 before starting work.

    In Unincorporated Latah County, the published Temporary RV Permit — Initial is: $50.00. Additional published fees: Temporary RV Permit — Each 6-Month Extension — $50.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

    Unincorporated Latah County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Latah County Planning, Building and GIS Department at (208) 883-7220 for current turnaround.

    You'll need: Temporary RV Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through Latah County Planning, Building and GIS Department at 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.. Official information: https://latahcountyid.gov/planning_building/.

    Unincorporated Latah County, Idaho has adopted: International Building Code, 2018 edition — Latah County Code of Ordinances, Title 7 'Building Regulations,' Chapter 1 'Building Codes and Regulations,' Section 7-1-2 'Codes Adopted,' subsection A.1. Adopted in accordance with Idaho Code Title 39 Chapter 41, Idaho Code Title 44 Chapters 21 and 22, and Idaho Administrative Procedures Act Section 24.39 (7.03). (Ord. 384, 12-14-2021; amd. Ord. 408, 6-24-2025). Source: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/latahcountyid/latest/latahcounty_id/0-0-0-1168 (accessed 2026-07-04).; International Residential Code, 2018 edition, Parts I through VI — same source, subsection A.2, same ordinance history.; International Mechanical Code, 2018 edition — same source, subsection A.3.; International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 edition — same source, subsection A.4.; International Energy Conservation Code, 2018 edition — same source, subsection A.5.; International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition — same source, subsection A.6.; International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition — same source, subsection A.7.; Adopted appendices: IBC 2018 Appendices C (Group U Agricultural Buildings), E (Supplementary Accessibility Requirements), F (Rodent Proofing), G (Flood Resistant Construction), H (Signs), I (Patio Covers), J (Grading); IRC 2018 Appendices A, B, C, D, J, M, H (Patio Covers), Q (Tiny Houses), R (Light Straw-Clay Construction), S (Strawbale Construction); IEBC 2018 Appendices A-1, A-2, B, and Resource A — Section 7-1-2, subsections B, C, D.; Idaho Building Code Act (Idaho Code Title 39, Chapter 41, Section 39-4116) makes building code standards a matter of statewide concern; local governments that issue building permits must adopt the IBC and Idaho Residential Code as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board. Source: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title39/t39ch41/; The Latah County Building Code (all codes adopted in Title 7, Chapter 1) is formally designated as such under Section 7-1-1 'Composition Of County Building Code' and applies to all structures and property in Latah County. Source: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/latahcountyid/latest/latahcounty_id/0-0-0-1167 (accessed 2026-07-04).. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Latah County overview page for the full list.

    Yes, with a Temporary RV Permit ($50.00, plus $50.00 per 6-month extension), applied for at the same time as or after your building permit. It is valid 6 months at a time for a maximum of 2 years total, per Section 7-1-7 of the Code of Latah County, and requires Health Department and road-access approval.

    Sources & verification

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