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Demolition Permit in Rexburg, Idaho

Required for demolition of any building or structure within Rexburg city limits, applied for through the same Mobile Home/Duplex/Demolition application category as duplex conversions and mobile home relocations.

Verified 2026-07-04 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Demolition permit required for demolition of any building or structure
  • Obtain an asbestos report prior to demolition
  • Submit a site plan
  • Create an account on the City's Public Portal (apply.rexburg.org/publicapp) to submit the application online

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Demolition Permit FeeNo demolition-specific flat fee was found published on the City's fee estimator pages (Single Family, Multi-Family) or the Mobile Home/Duplex/Demolition page. Contact the Building Department at (208) 372-2166 or building@rexburg.org for current demolition permit fees.
Not published — contact the department

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Demolition Inspection

    Verification that the site has been cleared and made safe per approved demolition scope

See the full Rexburg inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • An asbestos report is a mandatory prerequisite for demolition approval — plan for this lead time before applying.
  • Demolition, duplex conversion, and mobile home relocation all share a single 'Mobile Home/Duplex/Demolition' application category in the City's Public Portal.

Frequently asked questions

Rexburg requires a demolition permit for: Demolition permit required for demolition of any building or structure; Obtain an asbestos report prior to demolition; Submit a site plan; Create an account on the City's Public Portal (apply.rexburg.org/publicapp) to submit the application online. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Rexburg Building Department at (208) 372-2166 before starting work.

Rexburg does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Rexburg Building Department at (208) 372-2166 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Mobile Home/Duplex/Demolition Application; Asbestos Report; Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Rexburg requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Final Demolition Inspection. Schedule each through City of Rexburg Building Department ((208) 372-2166).

Apply through City of Rexburg Building Department at 35 N 1st East, Rexburg, ID 83440. Phone: (208) 372-2166, email: building@rexburg.org. Office hours: City Hall Open Hours: M-Th 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, F 7:30 am - 12:30 pm. Main City switchboard: (208) 359-3020; Building Department direct line: (208) 372-2166.. Official information: https://www.rexburg.org/o/cor/page/building.

Rexburg, Idaho has adopted: The City of Rexburg operates its own Building Department, which handles ALL trade permitting (building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire) in-house — it is not a DOPL-administered jurisdiction for permit issuance. The Building Official 'enforces and interprets the building code,' 'supervises the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire inspectors,' and the Building Department's stated scope explicitly covers mechanical, electrical, and plumbing programs as sub-programs of the Building Department itself, each with dedicated per-discipline permit fees. Source: City of Rexburg Building page (rexburg.org/o/cor/page/building).; 2018 International Building Code (IBC), adopted by the City of Rexburg. Source: City of Rexburg Codes & Standards page (rexburg.org/o/cor/page/codes-standards).; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), adopted by the City of Rexburg. Source: City of Rexburg Codes & Standards page.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC / NFPA 70), adopted by the City of Rexburg. Source: City of Rexburg Codes & Standards page; also referenced on the Electrical Information page.; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted by the City of Rexburg. Source: City of Rexburg Codes & Standards page.; 2017 Idaho Plumbing Code (IAPMO), adopted by the City of Rexburg. Source: City of Rexburg Codes & Standards page.; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted by the City of Rexburg. Source: City of Rexburg Codes & Standards page.; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — both the Commercial and Residential chapters, adopted by the City of Rexburg. Source: City of Rexburg Codes & Standards page.; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted by the City of Rexburg. Source: City of Rexburg Codes & Standards page.; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), adopted by the City of Rexburg. Source: City of Rexburg Codes & Standards page.; 2016 NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code), adopted by the City of Rexburg. Source: City of Rexburg Codes & Standards page.; Plans submitted for commercial projects must be stamped by a licensed Idaho architect or engineer. Source: City of Rexburg Codes & Standards page.; The permitting process takes up to 10 business days from initial application to issuance of the permit; the process can be longer depending on backlog; the permit process is on a first-come, first-served basis. Source: City of Rexburg Codes & Standards page.; Rexburg Development Code (Title/Code 1200) governs zoning, including short-term rental registration and duplex-conversion zoning eligibility (density-based lot-size minimums by zone). Source: Rexburg Development Code online, rexburg.municipalcodeonline.com/book?type=development.. Local amendments apply — see the Rexburg overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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

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