This is PermitBase’s published record for Minidoka County (Building Authority for Unincorporated County and the Cities of Acequia, Minidoka, Paul, and Rupert) as of 2026-07-04. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
Minidoka County (Building Authority for Unincorporated County and the Cities of Acequia, Minidoka, Paul, and Rupert) building permits
VerifiedMinidoka County (Building Authority for Unincorporated County and the Cities of Acequia, Minidoka, Paul, and Rupert), Idaho — as published 2026-07-04.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Addition, Remodel)
VerifiedRequired for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, demolition, re-roofing, re-siding, occupancy changes, and structural work on single-family dwellings, duplexes, and townhouses (not more than three stories above grade plane) in Minidoka County — covering the unincorporated county and the Cities of Acequia, Minidoka, Paul, and Rupert. Governed by the 2018 IRC per the county's Residential Application Packet.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family dwelling, duplex, or townhouse construction, or an addition/remodel/deck/fence/retaining wall/patio cover, per the Residential Plan Review Submittal Checklist
- Two (2) sets of plans, minimum 11"x17", to scale, with legible text
- Site plan showing setbacks, utility lines, drainage flow, north arrow, lot corners, easements; septic/drain field location approved by South Central Public Health District (county applicants); approved drive approach from Minidoka County Highway District (county applicants); Fire District approval for drives longer than 150 feet
- Foundation plan with dimensions, reinforcement, insulation R-values, hold-downs, and foundation vent locations
- Floor plan with dimensions, window/door sizes, smoke/CO detector locations, braced wall lines, room-use labels, and square footage summary
- Roof framing plan, wall section/connection details, and elevations (front, back, both sides)
- Floodplain elevation certificate and pre-construction elevation survey if located within the county's designated flood plain areas
- Separate permits required for electrical and plumbing work, obtained through the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety (DOPL), not the county
Required documents
- RequiredResidential Building Packet ApplicationMinidoka County's own application form, per minidoka.id.us/DocumentCenter/View/1727/Residential-Application-Packet.
- RequiredSite Plan, Foundation Plan, Floor Plan, Roof Framing Plan, Wall Sections, ElevationsTwo sets, 11"x17" minimum, per the Residential Plan Review Submittal Checklist.
- OptionalFloodplain Elevation CertificateRequired only for projects within the county's designated flood plain areas, prepared by a certified engineer or surveyor.
- OptionalMechanical Plan and Calculations (Manual J)Listed as optional on the Residential Plan Review Submittal Checklist.
Fee schedule
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Manufactured/Mobile Home Installation Permit
VerifiedRequired for the installation of manufactured, modular, double-wide, and other factory-built homes in Minidoka County (unincorporated county and the Cities of Acequia, Minidoka, Paul, and Rupert). Zoning-district permissibility depends on the home's classification (Class A, B, C, or Nonconforming) per the county's Manufactured Home Land Use table.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- State of Idaho–issued installation tag obtained BEFORE submitting the county permit application, for all new manufactured/modular homes
- Classification as Class A, B, or C manufactured home per the definitions in the Manufactured Home Packet, which determines permitted zoning districts
- Two (2) sets of plans, minimum 11"x17", to scale
- Site plan, foundation plan or skirting/blocking-and-anchoring design, floor plan with smoke/CO detector locations
- For homes manufactured before June 15, 1976 and being relocated: compliance with the Idaho Mobile Home Rehabilitation Act (Idaho Code § 44-2503/title 44, chapter 25) and a Mobile Home Compliance Rehabilitation Certificate from the Idaho Division of Building Safety, obtained before applying
- Landings/egress diagram, legal documents showing ownership/make/model/year, proof of paid property taxes
- Exterior photos of all sides for used/existing homes (not required for new homes)
Required documents
- RequiredManufactured Home Packet ApplicationMinidoka County's own application form, per minidoka.id.us/DocumentCenter/View/1652/Manufacture-Home-Application-Packet.
- RequiredState of Idaho Installation TagRequired for all new manufactured/modular homes before a county permit application can be submitted.
- OptionalMobile Home Compliance Rehabilitation CertificateRequired only for homes manufactured before June 15, 1976 that are being relocated, issued by the Idaho Division of Building Safety.
- RequiredProof of Paid TaxesProof that all property taxes are current from Minidoka County or the originating county.
Fee schedule
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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 Minidoka County (Building Authority for Unincorporated County and the Cities of Acequia, Minidoka, Paul, and Rupert) building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.