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Residential Building Permit — Payette, Idaho · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source: https://cityofpayette.com/?SEC=34FCF517-618E-4445-B5D1-DD6B900045C6
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Residential Building Permit in Payette, Idaho
Required 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
When you need this permit
- 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)
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Fee schedule
Building Permit — valuation $1.00 to $500.00City 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
$24
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 FeeResolution No. 2017-04 — applies as a floor where a permit involves inspections without a separate valuation-based fee
$50.00
Review timeline
Plan reviewPayette’s published plan-review target
10–10 business days
Inspection process
- 1
Foundation / Footings
Before concrete pour — verify forms, rebar, and foundation dimensions per approved plans
- 2
Framing
After framing and rough-in trades are complete, before insulation or wall cover
- 3
Insulation / Energy
Insulation and Idaho Energy Conservation Code (2020 edition) compliance verified before drywall
- 4
Final
All work complete per approved plans; all current City service charges must be paid before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued
See the full Payette inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- Idaho Code 39-4117 requires the City to determine whether a residential building permit application is complete within 10 business days of receipt (20 business days for commercial); this is a completeness-review timeframe, not a full plan-approval SLA — the City of Payette has not published its own separate full plan-review-to-issuance turnaround time.
- The posted fee schedule (Resolution No. 2017-04) is explicitly based on the 2017 Uniform Building Code Table 1-A valuation table and remains the fee schedule in effect as of this verification; it has not been superseded by a newer resolution as of 2026-07-07.
- Curb, gutter, and sidewalk installation is mandatory for new construction or additions at addresses where none currently exist — confirm this on the application's curb/gutter/sidewalk checkbox before submitting.
- Electrical permits/inspections in Payette are handled by the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety and plumbing by DOPL, not the City — the City's fee resolution has no separate electrical or plumbing permit line items.
- Residential permits are void if not picked up within 180 days of approval or if construction is not completed within 120 days of issuance (commercial: 180/180 days) — tighter than many other Idaho cities' completion windows.
- The $50 minimum inspection fee applies where a permit type does not have its own valuation-based line item.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The Residential Building Permit Application specifically lists Accessory Building (shed or shop), garage/carport, and pole barn as project types requiring a permit.
In Payette, the published Building Permit — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 is: $24. Additional published fees: 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. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.
Idaho Code 39-4117 requires the City to determine whether a residential application is complete within 10 business days of submission (20 business days for commercial). The City of Payette has not published a separate full review-to-approval timeframe beyond this statutory completeness-review requirement.
You'll need: Residential Building Permit Application; Site Plan (2 copies); Construction Plan Set (2 copies); Energy Code Compliance Certificate. Depending on your project, Payette may also ask for: Floodplain Development Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
Payette requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential building permit, in order: Foundation / Footings, Framing, Insulation / Energy, Final. Schedule each through City of Payette Building/Planning & Zoning Department ((208) 642-6024).
Apply through City of Payette Building/Planning & Zoning Department at 700 Center Avenue, Payette, ID 83661. Phone: (208) 642-6024. Official information: https://cityofpayette.com/?SEC=34FCF517-618E-4445-B5D1-DD6B900045C6.
Payette, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), as amended by the State of Idaho — Payette Municipal Code 15.04.010 adoption by reference; Idaho 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 criteria; Idaho 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 additions; Idaho Existing Building Code (2018 Edition) — Payette Municipal Code 15.04.010; National Electrical Code (NEC), as adopted and administered by the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety, not the City of Payette; Idaho State Plumbing Code, as adopted and administered by the State of Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not the City of Payette. Local amendments apply — see the Payette overview page for the full list.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-07.
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 Payette building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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