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Osburn building permits
VerifiedOsburn, Idaho — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Alteration)
VerifiedRequired for new residential construction, additions, alterations, relocations, and demolition within Osburn city limits. Osburn is a legally independent city with its own Municipal Code, fee resolutions, and Planning & Zoning department; it contracts with City of Kellogg Building Official Keith Teeters for plan review and inspections, but permits are issued under Osburn's own ordinances and fee schedule.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new construction, additions, alterations, relocations, and demolition per Osburn Municipal Code Chapter 8
- Applications must be printed/completed and submitted IN PERSON to the City of Osburn Clerk's Office (921 E Mullan Ave) — not submitted online
- Commercial construction or new construction (e.g., a house) requires two sets of plans from the contractor
- Site plan must show accurate boundaries and dimensions, proposed and existing structures, setbacks, roads, alleys, parking, and sewer/septic facilities
- Applicant/homeowner is responsible for confirming setback requirements
- Floodplain determination is completed by the City's Floodplain Administrator as part of the pre-application review; a separate Floodplain Development Application is required if the site is in a Special Flood Hazard Area
- Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work is NOT issued or inspected by the City of Osburn — those trade permits are issued and inspected by the State of Idaho (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / Idaho Building Safety, 1-800-955-3044, dbs.idaho.gov), per the shared Building Department Permit Application used across the Shoshone County cities that contract with the Kellogg building official
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Development Permit Pre-ApplicationCity of Osburn pre-application form (revised 2/04/2025) covering owner/contractor info, site details, structural/other development type, and floodplain determination; must be routed to and signed off by Building Department (Keith Teeters), Floodplain Administrator, Planning & Zoning, and other applicable agencies (fire district, water district, public works, sewer district, utilities) before permit issuance
- RequiredConstruction Drawings / Site PlanTwo sets of plans for commercial or new residential construction; site plan showing accurate boundaries, dimensions, proposed and existing structures, setbacks, and utilities
- OptionalContractor Registration NumberIdaho contractor registration number required if work is performed by a licensed contractor rather than the homeowner
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building valuation — Dwelling, Type V-Wood Frame & Additions | $140.00 per sq. ft. (valuation input) | City of Osburn Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A — Building Standards Valuation Data, effective November 1, 2025. This per-sq-ft figure is the official valuation used by the building official to calculate the permit fee under amended IBC §108.3/IRC §R108.3 (OMC §8-22); it is not itself the dollar permit fee. |
| Manufactured/Mobile Home — Single-Wide (set only) | $84.00 per sq. ft. (valuation input) | Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A |
| Manufactured/Mobile Home — Double-Wide (set only) | $168.00 per sq. ft. (valuation input) | Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A |
| Manufactured/Mobile Home — Triple-Wide (set only) | $252.00 per sq. ft. (valuation input) | Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A |
| Manufactured/Mobile Home (real property) | $18.31 per sq. ft. (valuation input) | Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A |
| Commercial construction | Valuation (project-specific, determined by building official) | Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A |
| Plan Check Fee | 45% of the building permit fee, added to all permits issued | Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A |
| Building Permit Extension (180 days) | $65.00 | City of Osburn Building Permit Extension Request form; extensions granted in writing per IBC 2018 §105.5 |
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy | $100.00 | Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A |
| Work Without Permit | Double the standard permit fee | Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A |
| Reinspection / Special Inspection Fee | $75.00 per hour (1-hour minimum) | Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A |
| Additional Plan Review / Changes, Additions or Revisions | $75.00 per hour (1-hour minimum) | Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A |
Re-Roof / Re-Siding Permit
VerifiedRequired for roof replacement/re-roofing and siding replacement on residential and commercial structures in Osburn. Uses a dedicated Re-Roof & Siding Pre-Application distinct from the general building permit application.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Required for any re-roofing or re-siding project within Osburn city limits
- A pre-reroof inspection is required before new roofing material is applied — must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance by calling (208) 783-7751
- Maximum of two roofing application layers allowed on an existing roof system (three permitted if the third layer is metal on an otherwise sound roof)
- Mobile/manufactured homes with a 30-lb snow-load roof system are limited to one roof layer unless the second application is metal
- Proper ventilation must be provided; dry-rot conditions or structural problems may require additional repairs
- Manufacturer's installation instructions and/or IRC requirements must be followed
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Osburn Re-Roof & Siding Pre-ApplicationForm capturing existing/new roofing type, number of existing layers, felt weight, siding material, roof slope, number of squares, and valuation (labor & materials)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Re-side | $315.00 per sq. ft. (valuation input) | Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A |
| Re-Roof | $315.00 per sq. ft. (valuation input) | Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A |
| Asphalt Shingles / Steel Roofing | $315.00 per square (valuation input) | Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A |
| New Rafters / Trusses | $10.27 per sq. ft. (valuation input) | Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A |
| Plan Check Fee | 45% of the building permit fee, added to all permits issued | Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A |
Fence Permit
VerifiedRequired for fence installation or modification in Osburn, valued per linear foot based on height per the City's fee resolution.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Fence installation or modification requires a building permit application (checked as 'Fence Installation/Modification' on the general Building/Development Permit Pre-Application)
- Applicant/homeowner is responsible for setback requirements
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Development Permit Pre-ApplicationSame pre-application form used for all Osburn building permits; check 'Fence Installation/Modification' under Other Development
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fences (6 feet or less) | $25.00 per linear foot (valuation input) | Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A |
| Fences over 6 feet | $68.25 per linear foot (valuation input) | Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A |
| Plan Check Fee | 45% of the building permit fee, added to all permits issued | Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A |
Solar Panel Installation Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar photovoltaic panel installation in Osburn, valued per square foot per the City's fee resolution. Electrical interconnection work must be permitted separately through the State of Idaho (DOPL).
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Solar panel installation requires a building permit through the City of Osburn for the structural/mounting portion
- Electrical wiring and interconnection is regulated by the State of Idaho (DOPL), not the City of Osburn
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Development Permit Pre-ApplicationSame pre-application form used for all Osburn building permits
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Panels | $100.00 per sq. ft. (valuation input) | Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A |
| Plan Check Fee | 45% of the building permit fee, added to all permits issued | Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedThe City of Osburn does not publish a dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit and, like all Idaho municipalities on the state electrical system, does not issue electrical permits itself — electrical wiring and interconnection for an EV charging circuit is regulated by the State of Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), the same agency that handles solar PV interconnection in Osburn. The City's Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A (Building Standards Valuation Data, effective November 1, 2025) — the same fee schedule that lists a dedicated $100.00/sq ft line for Solar Panels — has no separate line item for EV chargers/car charging stations, confirmed by direct review of the resolution. A City building permit would only be triggered if the installation involves new structural work (e.g., a freestanding charging pedestal or new equipment enclosure).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical wiring/circuit installation for an EV charger must be permitted through Idaho DOPL, not the City of Osburn
- City of Osburn Building/Development Permit only applies if structural work is involved (e.g., a freestanding charging pedestal or mounting structure)
- No EV-specific line item exists in the City's Resolution No. 2025-11 Building Standards Valuation Data (confirmed by direct review, effective November 1, 2025)
Required documents
- RequiredState of Idaho DOPL Electrical Permit Application (Contractor or Homeowner)Obtained directly from the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses for the EV charger circuit/wiring scope
- OptionalBuilding/Development Permit Pre-ApplicationOnly required if structural/mounting work is involved; same pre-application form used for all Osburn building permits
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| City Building Permit (structural scope only, if applicable) | No EV-specific line item; would be assessed under the general per-sq-ft valuation table if structural work is involved | Confirmed by direct review of Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A (effective Nov. 1, 2025) — no 'EV', 'electric vehicle', 'charging station', or 'EVSE' line exists, unlike the dedicated $100.00/sq ft Solar Panels line |
| Plan Check Fee | 45% of the building permit fee, added to all City permits issued | Resolution No. 2025-11, Exhibit A — applies only if a City building permit is triggered |
Sources & verification
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