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Demolition Permit in Lewiston, Idaho

Required for any structure served by utilities in the City of Lewiston. Issued by City of Lewiston Building Services with a flat fee (bond not included).

Verified 2026-07-04 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Required for any structure served by utilities — City of Lewiston Permits Needed page

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Fee schedule

Demolition (does not include bond)City of Lewiston FY2026 Fee Schedule (Resolution 2025-39, effective 10/1/2025), Schedule F, Other Permit Fees.
$144.36

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

How long did your Demolition Permit permit actually take in Lewiston?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Verification that the structure and utility connections have been removed/disconnected per the approved permit.

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

Tips

  • The $144.36 Demolition fee does not include any required demolition bond — confirm bonding requirements with Building Services.

Frequently asked questions

Lewiston requires a demolition permit for: Required for any structure served by utilities — City of Lewiston Permits Needed page. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Lewiston Building Services (Community Development Department) at (208) 746-1318, option 1 for Permit Representatives before starting work.

Per the City of Lewiston FY2026 Fee Schedule (Resolution 2025-39, effective 10/1/2025), a Demolition permit is a flat $144.36, not including any required bond.

Lewiston does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Lewiston Building Services (Community Development Department) at (208) 746-1318, option 1 for Permit Representatives for current turnaround.

You'll need: Demolition Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Lewiston requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Final. Schedule each through City of Lewiston Building Services (Community Development Department) ((208) 746-1318, option 1 for Permit Representatives).

Apply through City of Lewiston Building Services (Community Development Department) at 215 D Street, Lewiston, ID 83501 (P.O. Box 617, Lewiston, ID 83501). Phone: (208) 746-1318, option 1 for Permit Representatives, email: cd@cityoflewiston.org. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Building Official: Jeff Wolfe, (509) 254-3275, jwolfe@cityoflewiston.org. Permit Representatives: Lorrie Tanguay, (208) 746-1318 ext. 7203; Adrian Miller, (208) 746-1318 ext. 7263.. Official information: https://www.cityoflewiston.org/227/Building-Services.

Lewiston, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), plus 2021 IBC Mass Timber provisions, adopted January 2025 for commercial construction — City of Lewiston Current Codes page (Lewiston City Code Sec. 10-1, Code Adoption).; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), adopted January 2021, for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses — City of Lewiston Current Codes page.; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), adopted January 2021 — City of Lewiston Current Codes page.; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted January 2021 — City of Lewiston Current Codes page.; Idaho State Plumbing Code, based on the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), adopted January 2021 — City of Lewiston Current Codes page.; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), adopted January 2021 — City of Lewiston Current Codes page.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted January 2025 — City of Lewiston Current Codes page.; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted January 2021 — City of Lewiston Current Codes page.; The Current Codes page states local amendments to the adopted codes exist and directs readers to Lewiston City Code Sec. 10-1 (Code Adoption) for the specific amendment text; the amendments themselves are not individually enumerated on the Current Codes web page.. Local amendments apply — see the Lewiston 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 Lewiston building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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