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Malad City building permits
Malad City, Idaho — as published 2026-07-07.
Reviewed 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Accessory)
Required for new single-family residential construction, additions, and accessory structures within Malad City limits. Issued by the City of Malad under Ordinance No. 484, which adopts the 2018 IBC, 2020 Idaho Residential Code, 2020 Idaho Energy Conservation Code, and 2018 Idaho Existing Building Code as the City's official building codes. Architect and engineering drawings are required with every application.
Reviewed 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Architect & engineering drawings are required for all residential permit applications (stated on the application form itself)
- Applicant must state Idaho Contractor's Number or claim an exemption per Idaho Code 54-5209 / 54-5205
- Class of work must be identified: New, Addition, or Accessory
- Type of structure (masonry, wood frame, log, metal) and square footage by floor/area must be itemized on the application
- Wood stove/fireplace installation must be disclosed on the application
- Water and sewer approval are required sign-offs on the same permit form before final approval
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application Form for Residential Construction (City of Malad)Official City of Malad residential building permit application; requires owner, contractor, structure type, and square-footage-by-area detail
- RequiredArchitect & Engineering DrawingsRequired for every residential submission per the application form header
- RequiredIdaho Contractor Registration Number (or stated exemption)Per Idaho Code 54-5209 / 54-5205, contractor's registration number or claimed exemption must be provided
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Building Permit Fee | Determined case-by-case based on project valuation and square footage; entered manually on the permit application by the City ("Building Permit Fee ____" / "Approved / Disapproved" sign-off by the Building Inspector and City Superintendent) | No standalone published valuation-based fee table (e.g., a Table 1-A) could be located on the City of Malad website, in Malad City Council budget documents, in Ordinance 484, or in Oneida County's… Show full citationHideNo standalone published valuation-based fee table (e.g., a Table 1-A) could be located on the City of Malad website, in Malad City Council budget documents, in Ordinance 484, or in Oneida County's published Planning & Zoning fee schedule (which covers only P&Z land-use fees, not building permits). The City's FY2023-24 budget shows a dedicated "Licenses & Permits" General Fund revenue line ($13,500 projected) and a dedicated "Building Inspector" expense line ($35,000 projected), confirming the City independently budgets for and collects building permit revenue, but does not itemize a per-project fee table. Idaho DOPL's fee tables apply only to jurisdictions where the state administers permitting by default (i.e., where no local government has opted in) — Malad has opted in via Ordinance 484, so the state fee table is not the applicable schedule here. Applicants should confirm the exact fee with the City at (208) 766-4160 before applying. |
Sources & verification
Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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