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 2026-08-02. It has since been superseded — see the current record.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 2026-08-02.
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… Show full citationHideNo 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; Show full citationHideDOPL/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. |
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Remodel/Addition, Modular Building)
Required for new construction, remodel/addition, or modular-building projects on non-residential or multi-family structures in Minidoka County (unincorporated county and the Cities of Acequia, Minidoka, Paul, and Rupert). Governed by the county's Commercial Building Packet, which lists 2018 IBC, IMC, IFC, IFGC, IEBC, and IECC as currently adopted codes for commercial work — a broader code list than the top-level jurisdiction codesAdopted array (which, per its own 2026-07-04 research note, found no county-published IFC or IFGC edition; the Commercial Building Packet itself is the primary source establishing both are adopted for commercial projects). One single application form and submittal checklist covers New Construction, Remodel/Addition, and Modular Building — differentiated only by a checkbox on the application, not by separate permit products.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Complete Commercial Building Packet application, with 'New Construction', 'Remodel/Addition', or 'Modular Building' checked as applicable, per page 7 of the packet
- Two (2) sets of plans submitted to the Building Department, minimum size 24"x36", to scale — larger than the 11"x17" minimum required for residential permits
- One (1) set of plans submitted separately to the applicable Fire Jurisdiction for review and approval, required for all commercial and multi-family structures
- Code Analysis per the form accompanying the application
- Site Plan showing location/dimensions of new and existing structures relative to property lines, easements, and other structures; parking lot design with dimensioned space/aisle layout and accessible parking; accessible route of travel from parking to building entrance connecting to the public right-of-way
- Foundation Plan including required structural steel reinforcing and special inspection criteria
- Floor Plan including exit schemes, exterior wall openings, door swings, use designation, exit signage, fire extinguisher locations, and high-pile storage areas
- Elevations (North, South, East, West)
- Building Sections and Details (wall sections, fire-rated assemblies, stairways, floor/ceiling assemblies, suspended-ceiling and veneer/brick details)
- Room and Finish Schedules, plus window/door schedules with type, size, safety glazing, and hardware
- Structural Plans (roof/floor framing, header and beam schedules, strap locations, shear wall schedule, lintel schedule, and other structural information required by the Building Official)
- Conservation Elements: insulation R-values, glazing U-factors and SHGC values, rough opening sizes, air sealing notes
- Floodplain/Elevation certificate for all projects within the county's designated flood plain areas
- Mechanical Plans (equipment schedule, duct insulation values, control schematic, load calculations, fire-rated penetration/damper info) and Service Water Heating System details (piping R-values, circulation loop control, heat trap requirements)
- Erosion/Sediment Control Plans — two (2) sets of plans AND two (2) narratives, required for ALL parcels of land regardless of project size
- Metal building drawings/calculations and concrete drawings, stamped and signed by a licensed Idaho engineer, required for all pre-fabricated metal/steel buildings
- Structural engineering design for the foundation of modular buildings, stamped/signed by a licensed Idaho engineer, unless the building is classified and issued as 'temporary' (e.g., a temporary construction trailer)
- Civil Site Plan (for projects with site/civil scope): standard scale 1:10 to 1:60, sheet size not less than 24"x36", legal description and vicinity map, right-of-way/easement/utility/drainage info, fire department access (20 ft wide, 70,000 lb load capacity, reaching within 150 ft of any exterior wall), fire hydrant/fire line locations, storm drainage design, utility services (water/sewer/irrigation/grease interceptor), landscaping, and parking layout
- Health District approval letter required BEFORE permit issuance for any building where food is prepared, via separate submittal to South Central Public Health District
- MSDS sheets required for each chemical stored or processed, for proposed occupancies involving chemical storage/processing
- Legal description of the property required to accompany New Construction permit applications
- Change of Occupancy Worksheet required if the project involves an existing building undergoing a change of occupancy, or if an existing building was demolished and a new building is being built in its place
- Separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Building Packet ApplicationMinidoka County's own commercial application form and submittal checklist, per minidoka.id.us/DocumentCenter/View/1257/Commercial-Application-Packet — covers New Construction, Remodel/Addition, and Modular Building via a single checkbox-differentiated form.
- OptionalChange of Occupancy WorksheetRequired only if there is a change of occupancy classification in an existing building, or if a demolished building is being replaced on the same site; included as page 6 of the Commercial Building Packet.
- OptionalHealth District Approval LetterRequired only for buildings where food is prepared, obtained via separate submittal to South Central Public Health District (208-678-8221) prior to permit issuance.
- OptionalMetal Building / Concrete Drawings and Structural CalculationsRequired only for pre-fabricated metal/steel buildings; must be stamped and signed by a licensed Idaho engineer.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
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Commercial Tenant Improvement / Remodel Permit
Minidoka County has no distinct tenant-improvement application, permit product, or fee schedule separate from its general Commercial Building Permit. TI/remodel work in existing commercial space is processed through the SAME Commercial Building Packet used for new commercial construction (minidoka.id.us/DocumentCenter/View/1257/Commercial-Application-Packet) — the applicant checks 'Remodel/Addition' rather than 'New Construction' on the single application form (page 7), and the same plan-review submittal checklist, code list (2018 IBC/IMC/IFC/IFGC/IEBC/IECC), and unpublished fee-inquiry process apply. The packet does include TI-specific content: an accessibility-compliance clause limiting new accessibility requirements to the improved area, and a Change of Occupancy Worksheet triggered when the project changes a space's occupancy classification.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Commercial Building Packet application with 'Remodel/Addition' checked, per page 7 of the packet — no separate TI application exists
- Same base plan-review submittal items as new commercial construction apply to the extent the scope of the remodel touches them (e.g., Floor Plan, Structural Plans, Mechanical Plans, Conservation Elements) — the checklist notes these are 'basic guidelines' and additional submittals may be requested
- Accessibility compliance for the specific area of improvement: per page 5 of the packet, 'For remodeling and tenant improvements, the area of improvement shall comply with the access requirements for new construction' under the current IBC, ANSI A117.1, and the International Uniform Plumbing Code, and 'An accessible route of travel will be required to the remodeled/improved area'
- Change of Occupancy Worksheet required if the TI project involves a change in the occupancy classification of an existing building, or if the site had an existing building demolished and a new building built in its place, per page 6 of the packet
- One (1) set of plans submitted separately to the applicable Fire Jurisdiction, required for all commercial and multi-family structures, including remodels
- Health District approval letter required before permit issuance if the TI space involves food preparation
- Separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work, same as new commercial construction
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Building Packet Application ('Remodel/Addition' option)The same commercial application form used for new construction; 'Remodel/Addition' is checked instead of 'New Construction'. Per minidoka.id.us/DocumentCenter/View/1257/Commercial-Application-Packet.
- OptionalChange of Occupancy WorksheetRequired only if the TI project changes the occupancy classification of the space, or replaces a demolished building; page 6 of the Commercial Building Packet.
Fee schedule
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Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-04.
Applications & forms
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Department & other records
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.