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Payette building permits
VerifiedPayette, Idaho — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Codes adopted
2018 International Building Code (IBC), as amended by the State of Idaho — Payette Municipal Code 15.04.010 adoption by referenceIdaho Residential Code (2020 Edition), consisting of the 2018 International Residential Code as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board — per Payette Municipal Code 15.04.010 and the City's Residential Building Permit Application design criteriaIdaho Energy Conservation Code (2020 Edition) / 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, as adopted by the State of Idaho — Payette Municipal Code 15.04.010; Energy Code Compliance Certificate (ResCheck accepted) required for new construction and additionsIdaho Existing Building Code (2018 Edition) — Payette Municipal Code 15.04.010National Electrical Code (NEC), as adopted and administered by the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety, not the City of PayetteIdaho State Plumbing Code, as adopted and administered by the State of Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not the City of Payette
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new single-family construction, manufactured homes, duplexes, townhouses, garages/carports, accessory buildings (sheds/shops), pole barns, remodels, and additions within the City of Payette. Reviewed under the Idaho Residential Code (2020 Edition)/2018 IRC.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- New Single Family / Manufactured Home / Duplex / Townhouse construction
- Garage or Carport, Accessory Building (shed or shop), Pole Barn
- Remodel or Addition
- Two (2) copies of a site plan showing lot dimensions, proposed building location and setbacks, building dimensions, and a detailed construction drawing
- Distance of the centerline of adjoining streets from the fronting boundary line of the lot
- Location of sewer and water utilities to be utilized (for new construction or new service taps)
- Elevation of curbs and gutters relative to the top of the proposed foundation (curb, gutter & sidewalk required to be installed for new construction/additions)
- Energy Code Compliance Certificate — 2018 Energy Code/Idaho Energy Conservation Code (2020 edition); ResCheck accepted, required for new construction and additions
- Two (2) complete construction plan sets, drawn to scale, including elevations, floor plans, framing member sizing, and a building section showing footing-through-roof detail
- Proof of ownership
- Floodplain Development Permit if the site is located in the flood plain
- Conditional Use Permit if applicable
- Engineering analysis required if any portion of the proposed design falls outside the prescriptive building code (2018 IRC)
Required documents
- RequiredResidential Building Permit ApplicationCity of Payette Building/Planning & Zoning Department application, revised 01/07/2025; lists design criteria (Idaho Residential Code 2020 Edition/2018 IRC, Seismic Design Category C, 102 mph wind speed, 20 psf ground snow load/25 psf roof snow load) and submittal checklist
- RequiredSite Plan (2 copies)Lot dimensions, proposed building location/setbacks, building dimensions, centerline-to-street distance, utility locations, and curb/gutter elevation
- RequiredConstruction Plan Set (2 copies)Building elevations, floor plans, framing member sizes/spacing, equipment locations, floor/wall assemblies, building section (footing through roof), stairways/handrails/guardrails if multi-level
- RequiredEnergy Code Compliance Certificate2018 Energy Code/Idaho Energy Conservation Code (2020 edition) compliance documentation; ResCheck satisfies this requirement
- OptionalFloodplain Development Permit ApplicationRequired only if the project site is located in the flood plain
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $24 | City of Payette Resolution No. 2017-04, effective April 1, 2017 — fee schedule based on 2017 Uniform Building Code Table 1-A values; still the currently posted fee schedule as of 2026-07-07 |
| Building Permit — valuation $501.00 to $2,000.00 | $24 for the first $500, plus $3.00 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, up to and including $2,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $2,001.00 to $40,000.00 | $69 for the first $2,000, plus $11.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $40,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $40,001.00 to $100,000.00 | $487 for the first $40,000, plus $9.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $100,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 | $1,027 for the first $100,000, plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $500,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 | $3,827 for the first $500,000, plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $1,000,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $1,000,001.00 to $5,000,000.00 | $6,327 for the first $1,000,000, plus $3.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $5,000,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $5,000,001.00 and up | $18,327 for the first $5,000,000, plus $1.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Minimum Inspection Fee | $50.00 | Resolution No. 2017-04 — applies as a floor where a permit involves inspections without a separate valuation-based fee |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for commercial construction, additions, and remodels within the City of Payette. Reviewed under the 2018 International Building Code as adopted by the State of Idaho.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Site plan including dimensions of the lot, proposed building location, building dimensions, and detailed construction drawing stamped by the design professional
- Distance of the centerline of adjoining streets from the fronting boundary line of the lot
- Location of sewer and water utilities to be utilized (for new construction or new service taps)
- Elevation of curbs/gutters relative to the top of the proposed foundation; curb & gutter required to be installed if none exist
- Drainage plans with calculations and landscape plans
- Two hard copies and one digital copy of a complete construction plan set: cover sheet, building code analysis (construction type, occupant load, required exits, fire suppression), elevations, floor plans, framing details, and a building section (footing through roof)
- Two (2) copies of structural calculations, signed and stamped by an engineer
- Two (2) copies of floor and roof truss engineering
- Proof of ownership
- Floodplain Development Permit if in the flood plain
- Conditional Use Permit if applicable
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Building Permit ApplicationCity of Payette Building/Planning & Zoning Department application, revised 01/07/2025; lists design criteria (2018 IBC, 2018 IECC as adopted by Idaho, Seismic Design Category C, 115 mph wind speed, 20 psf ground snow load/25 psf roof snow load)
- RequiredSite PlanLot dimensions, building location, drainage plans with calculations, landscape plans; plans must be stamped by the design professional
- RequiredConstruction Plan Set (2 hard copies + 1 digital copy)Cover sheet, building code analysis, elevations, floor plans, structural details, building section
- RequiredStructural CalculationsTwo copies, signed and stamped by a licensed engineer
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation-based | Same Resolution No. 2017-04 valuation schedule as the Residential Building Permit (Table 1-A, $24 minimum up to $18,327 + $1.00/$1,000 over $5,000,000) | City of Payette Resolution No. 2017-04, effective April 1, 2017 — the fee resolution applies to permits issued by the Payette City Building Official generally and does not publish a separate commercial-only fee table |
| Minimum Inspection Fee | $50.00 | Resolution No. 2017-04 |
Fence Permit
Required for all fence construction in the City of Payette, reviewed under Payette Municipal Code Chapter 12.17. Maximum height is 6 feet in required residential side/rear yards, 3 feet in the required front yard setback, and 6 feet in commercial/industrial zones; corner lots may reach 6 feet along the side street beginning 20 feet back from the front lot line.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Site plan showing height, length, and measurements of where the fence will be constructed on the property
- Maximum height 3 feet in the required front yard setback
- Maximum height 6 feet in required residential side/rear yards and in commercial/industrial zones
- Corner lots: 6 feet permitted along the side street beginning 20 feet back from the front lot line
- Applicant must contact Idaho Water Resource if a ditch/canal/water feature is adjacent to the property, and contact Digline (1-800-342-1585) before any digging over 15 inches deep
- All digging within the public right-of-way requires a separate application
- Governed by Payette Municipal Code Chapter 12.17 (Fence Regulations)
Required documents
- RequiredFence Building Permit ApplicationCity of Payette application (form dated 01/08/2025); requires project address, legal description, owner/contractor information, and a basic description of the project/fence and materials used, plus a site plan
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired before erecting, installing, or modifying any business sign in the City of Payette, regulated under Title 15 of the Payette Municipal Code. Off-premise business signs are prohibited citywide.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Completed and signed Sign Permit Application
- Detailed letter describing the request/project
- Copy of dimensions and location of existing sign(s), including photos of wall and free-standing signs
- Copy of dimensions and location of proposed sign(s): full sign text, lettering style, overall dimensions, construction materials, and color(s)/samples
- Copy of building elevations showing wall dimensions and scaled sign location (for wall signs)
- Site plan showing property lines, adjacent sidewalks/rights-of-way, landscaping, screening, and scaled sign location (for free-standing signs)
- No off-premise business signs are allowed in the City
- Permit must be picked up within 30 days of approval or plans will be destroyed; work must commence or resume within 180 days per IBC or the permit is invalid
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ApplicationCity of Payette Building Department application; submittal fee due with application, additional fees collected when the building permit is issued
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit — submittal fee | $50.00 | Printed directly on the City of Payette Sign Permit Application form; additional fees (if applicable) are collected when the building permit is issued |
Floodplain Development Permit
Required for new construction, manufactured home placement, improvements to existing buildings, filling, or other development within the City of Payette's mapped Special Flood Hazard Area (Zones A or AE).
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Required if the proposed development is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (Zones A or AE)
- Site plan showing size and location of the proposed development
- Base Flood Elevation and required lowest floor elevation documentation for new structures
- Elevation to which attendant utilities (heating, electrical) will be protected from damage
- For alterations/additions: estimated market value of the structure and cost of proposed construction (substantial improvement provision applies at 50% of market value)
- Floodproofing certification by a registered engineer or architect for non-residential floodproofed construction
- No Rise Certification with supporting data required if the development is in an identified floodway
- For subdivisions/PUDs of 50+ lots or 5+ acres: base flood elevations and the 100-year floodplain/floodway must be delineated on the site plan
Required documents
- RequiredFloodplain Development Permit ApplicationCity of Payette application covering general site information, flood zone/panel number, base flood elevation, and floodproofing/subdivision-specific sections as applicable
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installation within Payette city limits. The City has no dedicated solar/PV permit — the array/mounting/structural scope is permitted under the City's standard valuation-based Building Permit (Resolution No. 2017-04, keyed to the 2017 UBC Table 1-A). Electrical work (PV wiring and utility interconnection) is NOT administered by the City: per this file's own confirmed finding, electrical permits/inspections in Payette are handled by the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety, not the City — Payette's fee schedule has no separate electrical permit line items, confirming this trade is state-permitted.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit required from the City of Payette Building/Planning & Zoning Department for the array mounting/structural scope of work
- Electrical permit for the PV wiring/interconnection must be obtained separately from the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety / DOPL, NOT from the City
- Idaho Code § 39-4117 sets a statutory 10-business-day window for the City to determine whether a submitted building permit application is complete (a completeness-review clock, not a guarantee of full plan approval within that window)
- No dedicated Solar Permit Application or expedited solar-specific review track is published by the City of Payette or DOPL as of 2026-07-19
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Payette Building Permit ApplicationUsed for the array/structural scope since there is no dedicated solar application
- RequiredState of Idaho Division of Building Safety Electrical Permit Application (Contractor or Homeowner)Obtained directly from the state for the PV wiring/interconnection scope, independent of the City's building permit
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation $2,001.00 to $40,000.00 | $69 for the first $2,000, plus $11.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $40,000.00 | City of Payette Resolution No. 2017-04, effective April 1, 2017 — no solar-specific fee line found; billed under the same 2017 UBC Table 1-A valuation table as other construction |
| Minimum Inspection Fee | $50.00 | Resolution No. 2017-04 — applies as a floor where a permit involves inspections without a separate valuation-based fee |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedThe City of Payette does not publish a dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit and does not administer electrical permits — as with solar PV interconnection, electrical wiring and inspection for an EV charging circuit is handled by the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety (DOPL), not the City. Payette's fee schedule (Resolution No. 2017-04) has no electrical permit line items at all, confirming this trade is state-permitted citywide. A City Building Permit would only be triggered if the installation involves new structural work (e.g., a freestanding charging pedestal or equipment enclosure), billed under the City's standard valuation-based Building Permit table.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical wiring/circuit installation for an EV charger must be permitted through the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety, not the City of Payette
- City of Payette Building Permit only applies if structural work is involved (e.g., a freestanding charging pedestal or mounting structure), billed under Resolution No. 2017-04's valuation table
- Idaho Code § 39-4117 sets a statutory 10-business-day window for the City to determine whether any submitted building permit application is complete (a completeness-review clock, not a guarantee of full approval within that window)
- No EV-specific permit category, application, or fee line is published by the City of Payette or Idaho DOPL as of 2026-07-20
Required documents
- RequiredState of Idaho Division of Building Safety Electrical Permit Application (Contractor or Homeowner)Obtained directly from the state for the EV charger circuit/wiring scope
- OptionalCity of Payette Building Permit ApplicationOnly required if structural/mounting work is involved
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| City Building Permit (structural scope only, if applicable) — valuation $2,001.00 to $40,000.00 | $69 for the first $2,000, plus $11.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $40,000.00 | City of Payette Resolution No. 2017-04, effective April 1, 2017 — no EV-specific fee line exists; would apply only if structural work is involved |
| Minimum Inspection Fee | $50.00 | Resolution No. 2017-04 — applies as a floor where a City permit involves inspections without a separate valuation-based fee |
Sources & verification
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