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Manufactured Home Installation Permit in Unincorporated Madison County, Idaho

Required for relocating and installing a manufactured/mobile home into unincorporated Madison County. Manufactured homes bearing HUD certification are regulated under Idaho Code Title 44, Chapter 22 rather than the standard Building Code enforcement provisions, but an Installation Permit must still be obtained from the county before placement. Homes not bearing a HUD certification label are not allowed except as provided under Idaho Code Title 44, Chapter 25.

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Owner or agent must apply for and receive an Installation Permit before placing any manufactured home on the property (Madison County Code Chapter 103, Sec. 2-3)
  • Home must bear a HUD certification label; homes without HUD certification are not allowed except as provided under Idaho Code Title 44, Chapter 25
  • Approved Septic Permit from Eastern Idaho Public Health
  • Approved Driveway Access Permit from the Madison County Road & Bridge Office
  • Recorded Warranty Deed (Madison County Clerk's Office)
  • One electronic copy (PDF) and two physical copies of plans (scale no smaller than 1/8"=1', sheet size 11"x17"): cross sections, elevations, full foundation drawing, electrical plan showing smoke alarm/detector locations, window & door schedule, stabilizing/permanent foundation system drawings, site plan showing setbacks/well/septic/property lines/driveway
  • Proof the manufactured home is constructed to withstand a minimum snow load of 50 P.S.F.
  • Copy of the installer's license
  • Preliminary/Final Elevation Certificate if property is in a designated floodplain
  • Permit fee payment ($150.00) plus review fee ($45.00) due upon application submittal

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Fee schedule

Manufactured Home Permit feeManufactured Homes page, madisoncountyid.gov: 'Permit fee payment - $150 and a review fee of $45 due upon application submittal.'
$150.00
Review feeDue upon application submittal, alongside the $150 permit fee
$45.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewUnincorporated Madison County’s published plan-review target
10–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation/Stabilizing System

    Verify stabilizing or permanent foundation system per approved drawings before final

  2. 2

    Final

    All work and installation complete per approved plans and HUD certification requirements

See the full Unincorporated Madison County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Manufactured homes must bear a HUD certification label — homes without one are not allowed except as specifically provided under Idaho Code Title 44, Chapter 25.
  • Proof of 50 P.S.F. minimum snow-load rating is required, reflecting Madison County's Climate Zone 6B / high-elevation snow load conditions.
  • The county's Building Official is authorized to permit, inspect, and collect fees for manufactured homes under Sec. 2-3 of the Building Regulations, separate from standard IRC enforcement.
  • Additions or alterations to an installed manufactured home must still comply with all standard Building Code requirements (a separate Residential Building Permit).

Frequently asked questions

Yes. An Installation Permit is required before placing any manufactured home on the property (Madison County Code Chapter 103, Sec. 2-3). The home must bear a HUD certification label. Fee is $150 plus a $45 review fee, both due at submittal; review takes a minimum of 10 working days. Source: Madison County Manufactured Homes page and Manufactured Home Permit Application (2025).

In Unincorporated Madison County, the published Manufactured Home Permit fee is: $150.00. Additional published fees: Review fee — $45.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Unincorporated Madison County's published plan-review target for a manufactured home installation permit is 10–10 business days.

You'll need: Manufactured Home Permit Application (2025); Site Plan. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Madison County may also ask for: Inspection Checklist Manufactured Home. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Madison County requires 2 inspection(s) for a manufactured home installation permit, in order: Foundation/Stabilizing System, Final. Schedule each through Madison County Building Department (208-359-6262).

Apply through Madison County Building Department at 134 E Main St., Ste. 206, Rexburg, ID 83440. Phone: 208-359-6262, email: ddecker@co.madison.id.us. Office hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Madison County government offices; closed all federal holidays) — hours confirmed on the co-located Planning & Zoning Dept page (134 E Main St. Ste. 208); Building Department page itself does not publish separate hours. Official information: https://www.madisoncountyid.gov/departments/building_department/index.php.

Unincorporated Madison County, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted via Madison County Code Chapter 103, Article II, Sec. 1-1, as reflected in IDAPA 24.39.30; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted via Madison County Code Chapter 103, Article II, Sec. 2-1; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted via Madison County Code Chapter 103, Article II, Sec. 3-1; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted via Madison County Code Chapter 103, Article II, Sec. 4-1, with local amendments to insulation/fenestration tables (Sec. 4-2); Climate Zone 6B; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted via Madison County Code Chapter 103, Article II, Sec. 5-1; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted via Madison County Code Chapter 103, Article II, Sec. 6-1; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — adopted via Madison County Code Chapter 103, Article II, Sec. 7-1, as adopted by the Idaho State Fire Marshal (IDAPA 18.08.01); 2017 National Electrical Code — regulated solely by the State of Idaho per Idaho Code Title 54, Chapters 10 and 26 (county has deleted electrical provisions from its IRC per Sec. 2-2(B)); 2017 Idaho Plumbing Code — regulated solely by the State of Idaho per Idaho Code Title 54; 2013 NFPA 72 Fire Alarm & Signaling Code — referenced on Building Department resource list. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Madison County overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.

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

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