Building Permit (New Construction, Additions, Remodels) in Fruitland, Idaho

Yes. Additions, remodels, and repairs require a Building Permit with two sets of plans/specifications showing the site plan, materials list, construction details, foundation elevations, and north arrow, submitted to the City of Fruitland Building Department.

In Fruitland, the published Building Permit — total valuation $1.00–$500.00 is: $23.50. Additional published fees: Building Permit — total valuation $501.00–$2,000.00 — $23.50 for the first $500.00, plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00; Building Permit — total valuation $2,001.00–$25,000.00 — $69.25 for the first $2,000.00, plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00; Building Permit — total valuation $25,001.00–$50,000.00 — $391.75 for the first $25,000.00, plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00; Building Permit — total valuation $50,001.00–$100,000.00 — $643.75 for the first $50,000.00, plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00; Building Permit — total valuation $100,001.00–$500,000.00 — $993.75 for the first $100,000.00, plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00; Building Permit — total valuation $500,001.00–$1,000,000.00 — $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00, plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00; Building Permit — total valuation $1,000,001.00 and up — $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00, plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof; Plan Review — $0.00; Fire and Life Safety Plan Review — $0.00; Re-Inspection — $65.00; Construction without a Permit — Amount equal to twice the cost of the permit fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

180 days from issuance. If the project is not finished in that time, a first 180-day extension issues at no charge if any work is complete; a second 180-day extension is available only if at least 25% of the project is complete. After that, the project is considered abandoned absent City Council approval.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Residential Building Permit Submittal Checklist. Depending on your project, Fruitland may also ask for: Commercial Building Project Submittal Checklist; Plot Plan Example For Non-Habitable Structures. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Fruitland requires 8 inspection(s) for a building permit (new construction, additions, remodels), in order: Footing, Foundation/Stem Wall, Under Floor, Shear Wall, Framing, Air Seal, Insulation, Final. Schedule each through City of Fruitland Building Department ((208) 452-4946).

Apply through City of Fruitland Building Department at 200 S. Whitley Drive, Fruitland, ID 83619. Phone: (208) 452-4946, email: bearles@fruitland.org. Office hours: Inspections requested by phone; calls received before 3:00 PM are scheduled for the next business day, calls after 3:00 PM scheduled for the second business day. Building Official: Danny Little (dlittle@fruitland.org); Building Inspector: Brandon Tarvin (btarvin@fruitland.org); Building Clerk: Beth Earles (bearles@fruitland.org).. Official information: https://www.fruitland.org/building.

Fruitland, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC); 2018 International Residential Code (IRC); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2015 International Fire Code (IFC); Current version of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; Current version of the Uniform Sign Code; Plumbing and electrical permits/inspections are administered directly by the State of Idaho, not the City of Fruitland. Local amendments apply — see the Fruitland overview page for the full list.