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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 2026-07-07.
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
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
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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
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
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Solar PV Permit
VerifiedMinidoka County has no dedicated solar permit or exemption threshold published anywhere on its site (unlike, e.g., Latah County's freestanding-collector exemption or Madison County's standalone Solar Permit form) — a rooftop or ground-mounted PV installation is processed as a standard Residential Building Permit for the mounting/structural work (2018 IRC/IBC), following the same submittal packet, setback rules, and unpublished fee schedule as any other residential construction in unincorporated Minidoka County. Electrical interconnection is permitted and inspected by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not the county, per the county's own Residential Building Packet and Other Permitting page.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit required for the mounting/structural work of a rooftop or ground-mounted PV system, per the standard 2018 IRC/IBC-based Residential Building Packet submittal process — no distinct solar exemption size threshold is published
- Two (2) sets of plans, minimum size 11"x17", to scale, per the standard residential submittal checklist
- Setbacks apply per the county's published table: in unincorporated county land, 30 ft from the edge of road rights-of-way and 5 ft from side/rear property lines (20 ft from road right-of-way within Acequia, Minidoka, Paul, or Rupert)
- Floodplain elevation certificate and pre-construction elevation survey required if the parcel is within the county's designated flood plain areas
- Electrical interconnection (arrays, inverters, point of connection) requires a separate Idaho DOPL Electrical Permit — call (800) 955-3044 or apply via https://dopl.idaho.gov — not issued by Minidoka County
- No county-wide numeric fee schedule (valuation-bracket table or flat fee) is published online for ANY permit type in Minidoka County, including this one; the county directs applicants to call Community Development at 208-436-7180 for the current fee schedule
Required documents
- RequiredResidential Building Packet (Application, Checklist, Climate/Design Criteria)The county's standard residential submittal packet, used for solar installations since no dedicated solar application form exists
- RequiredDOPL Electrical Permit (online)Separate state permit for the PV interconnection/wiring, purchased through DOPL's online portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit fee | Not published online | No county-wide numeric fee schedule (valuation-bracket table, flat per-trade fees, or plan-review percentage) was found on minidoka.id.us or in the Residential Building Packet for ANY permit type as of this research — the county directs applicants to 'contact Minidoka County Community Development at 208-436-7180 for current fee schedule.' Omitted rather than invented; this is a pre-existing, confirmed gap for the whole jurisdiction, not specific to solar. |
| DOPL Electrical Permit — 'Other Installations' fee schedule (interconnection) | Wiring cost up to $10,000: $60 + 2%; $10,001-$100,000: $260 + 1% of excess; plus a $65/hr (1-hr minimum) plan review fee for grid-tied systems | Rules of the Idaho Electrical Board, IDAPA 24.39.10 — same statewide mechanism documented for unincorporated Gem County in this corpus. |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedMinidoka County does not perform electrical permitting or inspection itself — per the county's own Other Permitting page and Residential Building Packet ("Idaho DOPL Electrical/Plumbing Permits - (800) 955-3044, https://dopl.idaho.gov"), electrical work in unincorporated Minidoka County (and the cities of Acequia, Minidoka, Paul, and Rupert, for which this Building Authority also serves) is regulated solely by the State of Idaho, administered by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL, formerly Division of Building Safety). An EV charger/EVSE installation therefore requires a State of Idaho Electrical Permit through DOPL, not a county permit. DOPL publishes no distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line; a residential EVSE circuit added to an existing home is billed under the homeowner (or contractor) electrical permit fee structure — a base fee plus a per-branch-circuit charge for existing-residence work.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- State of Idaho Electrical Permit (DOPL) required for EV charger/EVSE circuit installation in the Minidoka County Building Authority service area — apply online via the DOPL permit purchasing system, or by submitting the Homeowner or Contractor Electrical Permit Application; DOPL can also be reached at (800) 955-3044
- Homeowners may self-perform EVSE wiring on their own primary or secondary residence and related outbuildings using a Homeowner Electrical Permit; work for others, or on commercial property, requires a licensed contractor
- Installation must comply with the National Electrical Code edition adopted by the Idaho Electrical Board
- Schedule inspection through the DOPL electrical inspection request line/portal; Minidoka County is served by a state-assigned electrical inspector, not a county inspector
- No distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line, expedited timeline, or SolarAPP+-style instant-permitting platform was found published by DOPL as of this review
Required documents
- RequiredHomeowner or Contractor Electrical Permit Application (DOPL)State electrical permit application for EV charger/EVSE circuit and equipment installation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Homeowner Electrical Permit — existing residence, base fee | $65.00 | DOPL/Idaho Division of Building Safety, "Homeowners Electrical: How Do The Fees Work?" — applies to work on an existing residence, detached shop, or modular/manufactured/mobile home; no distinct EV charger/EVSE line item is published, so a typical EVSE circuit addition is billed under this general homeowner electrical fee. |
| Homeowner Electrical Permit — per branch circuit | $10.00 per branch circuit | DOPL, same source — added to the $65 base fee; a single EV charger circuit would typically add one branch-circuit charge ($75 total for one circuit). |
| Requested Inspection / Plan Check (optional) | $65.00 per hour | DOPL, same source. |
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.