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Swimming Pool Permit in Lewiston, Idaho

Required for swimming pool construction/installation in the City of Lewiston, with a flat fee separate from the standard valuation-based building permit fee. Residential spas, hot tubs, and hydro massage tubs are separately fee-assessed under the Electrical Permit Fees schedule per inspection.

Verified 2026-07-04 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Swimming pool construction requires a building permit under the City's general permit requirement ('any building or structure... constructed... enlarged... erected')

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Fee schedule

Swimming PoolsCity of Lewiston FY2026 Fee Schedule (Resolution 2025-39, effective 10/1/2025), Schedule F, Other Permit Fees.
$181.13
Residential Spas, Hot Tubs, Hydro Massage Tubs, and Swimming Pools (electrical inspection)City of Lewiston FY2026 Fee Schedule, Schedule F, Electrical Permit Fees — a separate line item from the flat Swimming Pools building fee.
$72.20 per inspection

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Electrical/Bonding

    Pool bonding grid and electrical protection, billed per inspection under the Electrical Permit Fees schedule.

  2. 2

    Final

    Final building inspection.

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

Tips

  • A swimming pool project may require both the flat $181.13 Swimming Pools building fee and a separate $72.20-per-inspection Electrical Permit fee for the pool's spa/hot tub/bonding electrical work.

Frequently asked questions

Lewiston requires a swimming pool permit for: Swimming pool construction requires a building permit under the City's general permit requirement ('any building or structure... constructed... enlarged... erected'). 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), the Swimming Pools fee is a flat $181.13, with a separate $72.20 per-inspection Electrical Permit fee for spa/hot tub/pool bonding work.

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: Building Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Lewiston requires 2 inspection(s) for a swimming pool permit, in order: Electrical/Bonding, 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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