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Driggs building permits
VerifiedDriggs, Idaho — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for any construction, addition, alteration, repair, relocation, demolition, or change in occupancy of a residential building or structure within the City of Driggs, including mechanical (HVAC) work. Electrical and plumbing work is permitted separately by the State of Idaho, not the City.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Required for new construction, additions, alterations, repairs, relocations, and occupancy changes
- Complete construction plans stamped by an Idaho structural and architectural engineer for single- and two-family residential buildings
- Plans must comply with the adopted IRC and be drawn to City building plan standards (floor plans, elevations, sections, door/window schedules)
- Radon-resistant construction methods required per Appendix F of the IRC for new single- and two-family homes
- Site Plan (digitally drawn to scale by a professional) meeting the City's Site Plan Standards Checklist
- Exterior Lighting Plan showing lumen output, color temperature, and fixture type for all outdoor fixtures
- Design Review completion required first if the property is within the Design Review Overlay
- Submitted through the City's online Application Portal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the City of Driggs Application Portal (iworq.net)
- RequiredBuilding Permit & Site Plan ChecklistApplication Submittal Checklist covering plans, site plan, and lighting plan requirements; must be uploaded with the application or the submission is deemed incomplete
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsComplete set of construction plans stamped by an Idaho structural and architectural engineer, including floor plans, elevations, building sections, and door/window schedules
- RequiredSite PlanDigitally drawn to a standard engineer's scale per the City of Driggs Site Plan Standards Checklist
- RequiredExterior Lighting PlanPhoto and/or spec sheet for each outdoor fixture showing lumen output, color temperature, and whether it is an occasional-use light; shown on building elevations
- OptionalCertificate of PlacementConfirms foundation placement matches the approved site plan; may be required by Planning & Building staff after foundation survey
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plan Review (Residential) — due at time of application | $305 | City of Driggs Resolution No. 432, FY26 Fees & Fines, p.3; additional review fees may be charged as required |
| Building Permit — valuation $1 to $50,000 | $100 + $50/inspection | Valuation per ICC published in most recent Building Safety Journal, due at time of permit issuance — Resolution No. 432, FY26 Fees & Fines, p.3 |
| Building Permit — valuation $50,001 to $250,000 | 0.7% of valuation | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $250,001 to $500,000 | 0.6% of valuation | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $500,001 to $1,000,000 | 0.5% of valuation | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $1,000,000 to $2,500,000 | 0.4% of valuation | — |
| Building Permit — valuation over $2,500,000 | 0.3% of valuation | — |
| General Re-inspection / Inspection not associated with a building permit (residential) | $85 per inspection | — |
| Extension Request (6 months, maximum 2 allowed) | $320 or 0.363% of valuation, whichever is higher | — |
| Stop Work Order | $500 | — |
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy | $155 | — |
| Development Impact Fees — Parks (per dwelling unit, one bedroom/studio) | $815.15 | Scales by unit size/bedroom count and use type per Resolution No. 432, FY26 Fees & Fines, p.4; deed-restricted affordable housing developments are exempt from all impact fees |
| Development Impact Fees — Transportation/Streets (per dwelling unit, one bedroom/studio) | $1,327 | Scales by unit size/bedroom count and use type per Resolution No. 432, FY26 Fees & Fines, p.4 |
| Development Impact Fees — Fire & Rescue (per dwelling unit, under 500 sq ft) | $422 | Scales by unit size and use type per City of Driggs impact fee schedule; Teton County Fire District Building Permit inspection fee is separate: $30 single-family, $100 multifamily/commercial |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of any building or structure within the City of Driggs, submitted as a separate application from the standard building permit.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Separate Demolition Permit Application with site plan requirements
- Submitted through the City's online Application Portal
- Construction and demolition waste disposal requirements apply — see the City's Demolition and C&D Waste page
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the City of Driggs Application Portal (iworq.net)
- RequiredSite PlanSite plan showing the structure(s) to be demolished, per the Demolition Permit Application requirements
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition — Residential | $200 + $85/inspection | City of Driggs Resolution No. 432, FY26 Fees & Fines, p.3 |
| Demolition — Commercial | $200 + $170/inspection | City of Driggs Resolution No. 432, FY26 Fees & Fines, p.3 |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
Fee schedules
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