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Unincorporated Nez Perce County building permits
VerifiedUnincorporated Nez Perce County, Idaho — as published 2026-07-04.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Single Family Residence Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residence construction in unincorporated Nez Perce County, regulated under the county-adopted 2018 IBC. Building valuation for fee purposes is set at a minimum of $112.65 per square foot of Fixed Living Space, per the county's Residential Building Permit Fee Schedule (effective 10-1-2017).
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family residence construction in unincorporated Nez Perce County
- Compliance with the county-adopted 2018 International Building Code
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationNez Perce County Planning and Building Department's own application, per the county's Building Permits page.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Living Space | $112.65 per sq ft (minimum) | Nez Perce County Residential Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 10-1-2017 (co.nezperce.id.us/Departments/Planning-and-Building/Applications/Building-Permits). |
| Interior Finish & Remodel | $56.33 per sq ft (minimum) | Nez Perce County Residential Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 10-1-2017. |
| Garages | $44.63 per sq ft (minimum) | Nez Perce County Residential Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 10-1-2017. |
| Decks, Carports & Patio Covers | $13.80 per sq ft (minimum) | Nez Perce County Residential Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 10-1-2017. |
| Pole Buildings | $14.06 per sq ft (minimum) | Nez Perce County Residential Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 10-1-2017. |
| Manufactured Home Foundation & Slab | $18.59 per sq ft (minimum) | Nez Perce County Residential Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 10-1-2017. |
Manufactured Home Permit
VerifiedRequired for manufactured home placement in unincorporated Nez Perce County, whether in a manufactured home park or on a private lot. Fees are charged per home section and explicitly exclude electrical and plumbing work, which require separate permits.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Manufactured home placement, in-park or on a private lot, in unincorporated Nez Perce County
- Separate electrical and plumbing permits required — the manufactured home placement fee excludes those trades
Required documents
- RequiredManufactured Home Permit ApplicationNez Perce County Planning and Building Department's own application, per the county's Building Permits page.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| In-Park Placement — first section | $161.87 | Nez Perce County Residential Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 10-1-2017; excludes electrical/plumbing. |
| In-Park Placement — each additional section | $97.71 | Nez Perce County Residential Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 10-1-2017. |
| Private Lot Placement — first section | $259.59 | Nez Perce County Residential Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 10-1-2017; excludes electrical/plumbing. |
| Private Lot Placement — each additional section | $129.69 | Nez Perce County Residential Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 10-1-2017. |
| Manufactured Home Foundation & Slab | $18.59 per sq ft (minimum) | Nez Perce County Residential Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 10-1-2017 — a separate fee line from the section-based placement fee. |
Accessory Building Permit / Agricultural Siting Permit
VerifiedNez Perce County distinguishes a general Accessory Building Permit from a separate Siting Permit specifically for agricultural buildings, per the county's Building Permits page permit-type list.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Accessory structure construction in unincorporated Nez Perce County (general Accessory Building Permit), or
- Agricultural building construction (Siting Permit)
Required documents
- RequiredAccessory Building Permit Application or Siting Permit ApplicationNez Perce County Planning and Building Department's own applications, per the county's Building Permits page; the specific document distinguishing the two forms is not separately detailed on the page beyond the permit-type list.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Garages | $44.63 per sq ft (minimum) | Nez Perce County Residential Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 10-1-2017 — applies to attached/detached garages as an accessory structure category. |
| Pole Buildings | $14.06 per sq ft (minimum) | Nez Perce County Residential Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 10-1-2017 — commonly applicable to agricultural/pole-building structures. |
| Decks, Carports & Patio Covers | $13.80 per sq ft (minimum) | Nez Perce County Residential Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 10-1-2017. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-04.
Applications & forms
Codes & ordinances
Department & other records
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