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Victor building permits
VerifiedVictor, Idaho — as published 2026-08-02.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Standard Building Permit (Residential New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family dwellings and major residential construction projects in Victor. Reviewed and issued by the City of Victor Planning & Building Department; inspections performed by the city's contracted Building & Mechanical Inspector (Sunrise Engineering).
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Submit a complete application through the city's online permit portal (iworq)
- Plans must meet the 2018 IBC/IRC as administered under Victor Municipal Code Title 7
- Permit review fee due before plan review begins, calculated by square footage and valuation per ICC standards
- Impact fees due before permit issuance
- Complete applications required — incomplete submissions face rejection
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Web FormSubmitted via the City of Victor's online application portal (victorid.portal.iworq.net)
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsComplete plan set including site plan, floor plans, elevations, and structural details
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation $1 to $500 | $22.50 | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024 |
| Building Permit — valuation $501 to $2,000 | $23.50 for the first $500, plus $3.05 for each additional $100 | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, Land Use Fees — 'Building Permit Fees- Based on the valuation of the project' table |
| Building Permit — valuation $2,001 to $25,000 | $69.25 for the first $2,000, plus $14.00 per each additional $1,000 | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, Land Use Fees — 'Building Permit Fees- Based on the valuation of the project' table |
| Building Permit — valuation $25,001 to $50,000 | $391.75 for the first $25,000, plus $10.10 per each additional $1,000 | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, Land Use Fees — 'Building Permit Fees- Based on the valuation of the project' table |
| Building Permit — valuation $50,001 to $100,000 | $643.75 for the first $50,000, plus $7.00 per each additional $1,000 | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, Land Use Fees — 'Building Permit Fees- Based on the valuation of the project' table, rows continued under the 'Building Permit' subheading |
| Building Permit — valuation $100,001 to $500,000 | $993.75 for the first $100,000, plus $5.60 per each additional $1,000 | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, Land Use Fees — 'Building Permit Fees- Based on the valuation of the project' table, rows continued under the 'Building Permit' subheading |
| Building Permit — valuation $500,001 to $1,000,000 | $3,233.75 for the first $500,000, plus $4.75 per each additional $1,000 | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, Land Use Fees — 'Building Permit Fees- Based on the valuation of the project' table, rows continued under the 'Building Permit' subheading |
| Building Permit — valuation $1,000,001 and up | $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000, plus $3.65 per each additional $1,000 | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, Land Use Fees — 'Building Permit Fees- Based on the valuation of the project' table, rows continued under the 'Building Permit' subheading |
| Building Permit Extension | 30% of original permit fee | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, Land Use Fees — 'Building Permit Extension', published as '.3 (30%) x original permit fee' |
| Engineering Review (pass-through, if required) | $210/hour | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, 'Pass through Fees' — Building Permits, 'Outside Review Per Hour', 'Engineering Review per hour' |
| Plan Review (pass-through, if required) | $96/hour | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, 'Pass through Fees' — Building Permits, 'Outside Review Per Hour', 'Plan Review per hour' |
| Inspection Fee | $96.00 per inspection | Due before certificate of occupancy issuance, per Building Information page |
| Re-inspection due to incomplete work | $60/hour (1 hour minimum) | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, 'Other Land Use Fees' — 'Re-inspection due to incomplete work', $60/hour (1 hr min); the separate Public Works Services & Utility Fees section lists a distinct $50.00 re-inspection fee |
| Utility Connection — Sewer | $2,125 per ERU, plus meter/pit costs | City of Victor Building Information page, Fees — 'Sewer Connection Fee is $2,125.00 per ERU', with the meter, meter pit, and antenna billed in addition. Show full citationHideCity of Victor Building Information page, Fees — 'Sewer Connection Fee is $2,125.00 per ERU', with the meter, meter pit, and antenna billed in addition. City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, lists the same amount as 'Sewer Connection 1 within city limits' under Public Works Services & Utility Fees |
| Utility Connection — Water | $3,420 per ERU, plus meter/pit costs | City of Victor Building Information page, Fees — 'Water Connection Fee is $3,420.00 per ERU', with the meter, meter pit, and antenna billed in addition. Show full citationHideCity of Victor Building Information page, Fees — 'Water Connection Fee is $3,420.00 per ERU', with the meter, meter pit, and antenna billed in addition. City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, lists the same amount as 'Water Service Connection 1 within City limits' under Public Works Services & Utility Fees |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction, and covers commercial remodels/tenant buildouts as well — the City of Victor does not offer a separate Tenant Improvement permit or application; commercial remodel/TI work is submitted through the same Building Permit Web Form and reviewed under the same Planning & Building process as new commercial construction, distinguished from residential-building-permit primarily by how the fee is calculated (Commercial Values per Square Foot per ICC Building Valuation Data, rather than the residential tiered-valuation table) and by additional commercial-specific submittal items (Industrial Users Survey, architect's stamp, non-residential impact fees).
Verified 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Submit a complete application through the same city online permit portal (iworq) used for residential permits — there is no separate commercial-only application form; the 'Building Permit Web Form' covers both
- Plans must meet the 2018 IBC as administered under Victor Municipal Code Title 7
- Building Permit fee is calculated from Commercial Values per Square Foot per the ICC Building Valuation Data table (not the residential tiered-valuation fee schedule) — the Fee Schedule does not publish the specific $/sq ft multiplier used; confirm current calculation with Planning & Building at 208-274-7082
- An Idaho-licensed architect's stamp is required for all new commercial construction, and for any remodel/construction project over 2,500 square feet (per the Building Information page's Site Development requirements, which apply project-wide, not only to new construction)
- An Industrial Users Survey is required as part of a complete application for all mixed-use, multi-family, commercial, and industrial building permits
- Photometric Plan and Fixture Spec Sheet/Lumen-Color-Temperature information are required if any outdoor lighting is proposed on a commercial project
- Impact fees (non-residential Parks & Recreation, Transportation Pathways, Transportation Roadways, and Fire Impact Fee categories) are due before permit issuance, assessed per 1,000 square feet by land-use category (Retail/Office/Industrial/Institutional/Lodging)
- Complete applications required — incomplete submissions face rejection, restarting the review clock
- Idaho Code § 39-4117 (enacted 2025) sets a statutory floor: if the city deems a commercial building permit application incomplete, it must provide written notice within 20 business days of receipt specifying missing information, and must issue a written completeness determination within 20 business days of a (re)submission — this governs completeness determination only, not a guarantee of full plan-review approval within that window
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Web FormSame general application used for residential and commercial construction, submitted via victorid.portal.iworq.net; no dedicated commercial-only form is published
- RequiredSite PlanScaled site plan per the Building Information page's Site Development checklist
- RequiredBuilding Construction DrawingsComplete plan set including floor plans, elevations, and structural details; must bear an Idaho-licensed architect's stamp for new commercial construction or remodels/construction over 2,500 sq ft
- RequiredIndustrial Users SurveyRequired for all mixed-use, multi-family, commercial, and industrial building permit applications
- RequiredWarranty Deed
- OptionalNotarized Authorization Letter from the property ownerRequired if the applicant is not the property owner
- OptionalPhotometric PlanRequired for outdoor lighting proposed in commercial projects
- OptionalFixture Spec Sheet & Lumen/Color Temperature InformationRequired for any proposed outdoor lighting
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — Commercial (valuation-based) | Commercial Permit Fees Based on Commercial Values per Square Foot — see ICC Building Valuation Data | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, section 'Building Permits for Commercial' — quoted verbatim; Show full citationHideCity of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, section 'Building Permits for Commercial' — quoted verbatim; no specific dollar figure or $/sq ft rate is published on the fee schedule itself. The same Fee Schedule page separately lists an 'Idaho Construction Multiplier' of 97%, but does not state how/whether it is applied to the commercial ICC Building Valuation Data calculation — confirm the actual computed fee with Planning & Building (208-274-7082) before relying on it. |
| Change of Use (to a Commercial/Industrial Occupancy) | $180.00 | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024 — applies when converting an existing structure's occupancy classification to commercial/industrial |
| Mechanical Permit (Commercial) | $120/unit | Same rate as listed under the minor-permit-mechanical entry; applies when mechanical-only scope does not require a full Standard/Commercial Building Permit |
| Fire Sprinkler Review/Inspection | $300.00 | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, 'Construction Plan Review' section |
| Fire Alarm Review/Inspection | $200.00 | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, 'Construction Plan Review' section |
| Commercial Kitchen Suppression | $100.00 | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, 'Construction Plan Review' section |
| Impact Fees: Transportation Roadways — Non-Residential (per 1,000 sq ft) | Retail $5,730; Office $2,208; Industrial $992; Institutional $2,194; Lodging $1,265/room | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, 'Impact Fees: Transportation Roadways' section — full non-residential category breakdown as published |
| Fire Impact Fees — Non-Residential (per 1,000 sq ft) | Retail $3,600.00; Industrial $623.00; Institutional $1,379.00; Lodging $1,024.00/room | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, 'Fire Impact Fees' section — no Office rate is published in this fee category's non-residential table (Office is present in the Transportation… Show full citationHideCity of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, 'Fire Impact Fees' section — no Office rate is published in this fee category's non-residential table (Office is present in the Transportation Roadways table but absent here); this is a gap in the city's own published schedule, not an extraction omission |
| Impact Fees: Parks and Recreation Fee — Non-Residential (per 1,000 sq ft) | Lodging $1,140/room | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024 — this fee category's non-residential table publishes only a Lodging rate; Retail/Office/Industrial/Institutional rows are present as row labels in the site's own table but have no populated dollar figures |
| Impact Fees: Transportation Pathways — Non-Residential (per 1,000 sq ft) | Lodging $1,227/room | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024 — same gap as the Parks and Recreation non-residential table: only Lodging is populated |
| Inspection Fee | $96.00 per inspection | Same as residential-building-permit; due before certificate of occupancy issuance |
| Re-inspection due to incomplete work | $60/hour (1 hour minimum) | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, 'Other Land Use Fees' — 'Re-inspection due to incomplete work', $60/hour (1 hr min); the separate Public Works Services & Utility Fees section lists a distinct $50.00 re-inspection fee |
| Additional Inspections/reviews beyond permit cost | $50/hour (1 hour minimum) | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024 — distinct line item from the re-inspection fee above |
| Engineering Review (pass-through, if required) | $210/hour | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, 'Pass through Fees' — Building Permits, 'Outside Review Per Hour', 'Engineering Review per hour' |
| Plan Review (pass-through, if required) | $96/hour | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, 'Pass through Fees' — Building Permits, 'Outside Review Per Hour', 'Plan Review per hour' |
| Building Permit Extension | 30% of original permit fee | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, Land Use Fees — 'Building Permit Extension', published as '.3 (30%) x original permit fee' |
| Utility Connection — Sewer | $2,125 per ERU, plus meter/pit costs | City of Victor Building Information page, Fees — 'Sewer Connection Fee is $2,125.00 per ERU', with the meter, meter pit, and antenna billed in addition. Show full citationHideCity of Victor Building Information page, Fees — 'Sewer Connection Fee is $2,125.00 per ERU', with the meter, meter pit, and antenna billed in addition. City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, lists the same amount as 'Sewer Connection 1 within city limits' under Public Works Services & Utility Fees |
| Utility Connection — Water | $3,420 per ERU, plus meter/pit costs | City of Victor Building Information page, Fees — 'Water Connection Fee is $3,420.00 per ERU', with the meter, meter pit, and antenna billed in addition. Show full citationHideCity of Victor Building Information page, Fees — 'Water Connection Fee is $3,420.00 per ERU', with the meter, meter pit, and antenna billed in addition. City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, lists the same amount as 'Water Service Connection 1 within City limits' under Public Works Services & Utility Fees |
Minor Permit — Mechanical (Residential or Commercial)
VerifiedRequired for mechanical-only work (HVAC, furnaces, and related mechanical installations) in Victor that does not rise to the level of a Standard Building Permit.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Applies to mechanical-only scope of work for residential or commercial properties
- Submit via the Minor Permit: Mechanical web form on the city's online portal
Required documents
- RequiredMinor Permit: Mechanical for Residential or Commercial Web FormSubmitted via victorid.portal.iworq.net
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit — Residential | $90/unit | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024 |
| Mechanical Permit — Commercial | $120/unit | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, 'Other Land Use Fees' — 'Mechanical Permit (Commercial)', $120/unit |
| Re-inspection due to incomplete work | $60/hour (1 hour minimum) | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, 'Other Land Use Fees' — 'Re-inspection due to incomplete work', $60/hour (1 hr min); the separate Public Works Services & Utility Fees section lists a distinct $50.00 re-inspection fee |
Minor Permit — Framing (Residential or Commercial)
VerifiedRequired for minor framing work in Victor that does not rise to the level of a Standard Building Permit.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Applies to minor framing scope of work for residential or commercial properties
- Submit via the Minor Permit: Framing web form on the city's online portal
Required documents
- RequiredMinor Permit: Framing for Residential or Commercial Web FormSubmitted via victorid.portal.iworq.net
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation-based per standard fee table | Same valuation-based schedule as the Standard Building Permit: $22.50 (up to $500) through $5,608.75 + $3.65/$1,000 ($1,000,001+) | The Fee Schedule does not list a separate flat fee for minor framing permits; framing work is valuation-assessed under the same Building Permit fee table. |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of signage in Victor.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Applies to new sign installations requiring a building permit
- Submit via the Sign Permit web form on the city's online portal
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit Web FormSubmitted via victorid.portal.iworq.net
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Building Permit | $90.00 | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024 — 'Sign building permit (if required)' |
| Sign Permit (Land Use) | Listed separately in the Fee Schedule's Land Use Fees section | Distinct line item from the sign building permit; exact dollar amount not captured in the fetched fee-schedule extract — confirm with Planning & Building at 208-274-7082 before applying |
Demolition & Structure Moving Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of structures or relocation of a structure within or into Victor.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Applies to demolition of existing structures and moving structures onto/within a lot
- Refundable bond required in addition to the permit fee
- Submit via the Demolition & Moving Structure Permit web form
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition & Moving Structure Permit Web FormSubmitted via victorid.portal.iworq.net
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Moving/Demolition Permit | $120 fee, plus $900 refundable bond | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024 |
Re-Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for roof replacement/re-roofing on existing structures in Victor.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Applies to re-roofing of existing residential or commercial structures
- Submit via the city's online permit portal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Web FormSubmitted via victorid.portal.iworq.net (re-roofing uses the general building permit application)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Re-Roofing Permit | $90.00 | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024 |
Solar PV Installation (Standard Building Permit) + Solar Airspace Review
VerifiedThe City of Victor has no dedicated solar-PV application form or flat solar fee line on its Fee Schedule or its 'All Forms & Applications' page — a rooftop or ground-mount solar photovoltaic installation is billed under the same valuation-based Standard Building Permit fee table used for other construction (see residential-building-permit), submitted via the same online iworq portal. Electrical interconnection work is handled entirely by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not the city, consistent with Victor's general electrical/plumbing sourcing. Separately, the city's Fee Schedule carries a distinct 'Solar Airspace Review Public Meeting' line item (billed at the cost of the contractor plus 10%) — a zoning-side public-meeting process, not a building permit, that applies when a proposed structure or installation raises a solar-access dispute with a neighboring property.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Solar PV installation (structural/racking component) requires the same Standard Building Permit as other construction — no separate solar application form is published
- Plans must meet the 2018 IBC/IRC as administered under Victor Municipal Code Title 7, same as other building permits
- Electrical interconnection/wiring is permitted and inspected by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not the City of Victor
- A 'Solar Airspace Review Public Meeting' is a separate, separately-billed zoning process, not a building permit, and applies where a proposed structure or solar installation affects a neighbouring property's solar access — confirm with Planning & Building (208-274-7082) whether your project triggers this review
- Idaho Code § 55-3208 (enacted 2022) prohibits a homeowners' association from banning rooftop solar installation outright, though an HOA may impose reasonable orientation/placement and aesthetic conditions on owner-maintained rooftops — relevant if the property is within an HOA-governed subdivision
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Web FormSame general application used for other construction, submitted via victorid.portal.iworq.net; no dedicated solar-only form is published
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation-based (same table as residential-building-permit) | $22.50 (up to $500 valuation) through $5,608.75 + $3.65/$1,000 (over $1,000,001) | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024 — no distinct solar-specific building-permit fee line found; solar is billed under the general valuation-based table |
| Solar Airspace Review Public Meeting | Cost of Contractor + 10% | City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024 — a distinct zoning-side public-meeting fee for solar-access review, separate from the building permit fee; applies only where a solar-access dispute/review is triggered, not to every solar installation |
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station / EVSE Permit
VerifiedThe City of Victor has no dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit application or fee line on its Fee Schedule or its 'All Forms & Applications' page. As with the electrical-interconnection component of the city's solar-pv-permit entry, EV charging station wiring is permitted and inspected by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not the City of Victor, since the city does not run its own electrical permitting program. If the EV charger installation requires new structural work (e.g., a new carport or accessory structure), that portion would separately require the city's Standard Building Permit, billed under the same valuation-based fee table used for other construction.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- No standalone EV charger/EVSE permit application or fee line exists at the city level; neither the city's Fee Schedule nor its All Forms & Applications page contains an EV/EVSE/charging-station entry
- Electrical work for EV charging station installation is permitted through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not the City of Victor -- consistent with how the city's own solar-pv-permit entry sources electrical interconnection work to DOPL rather than the city Planning & Building Department
- If the EV charger installation is paired with new structural work (new garage, carport, or accessory structure), that portion would separately require the city's Standard Building Permit, valuation-based per the general fee table
- A licensed electrical contractor typically pulls the DOPL electrical permit; a Homeowner Electrical Permit option also exists for owner-occupied residential work
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application (State of Idaho, DOPL)Standard state electrical permit application; not issued by the City of Victor
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State Electrical Permit — Existing Dwelling Unit Permit (residential EVSE circuit added to an existing home) | $65.00 per inspection (flat; no per-branch-circuit surcharge) | Idaho Administrative Code, IDAPA 24.39.10, Section 500.02.a.ii (Rules of the Idaho Electrical Board, official current rule, effective 3-28-23), adminrules.idaho.gov… Show full citationHideIdaho Administrative Code, IDAPA 24.39.10, Section 500.02.a.ii (Rules of the Idaho Electrical Board, official current rule, effective 3-28-23), adminrules.idaho.gov (https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/24/243910.pdf). The fee is set and collected by the State of Idaho (DOPL), not the City of Victor. |
| DOPL Electrical Permit — Other Installations (Including Industrial and Commercial) Permit (new construction, commercial, or multi-family EVSE) | Wiring cost up to $10,000: $60 plus 2% of total wiring cost; $10,001-$100,000: $260 plus 1% of excess over $10,000; over $100,000: $1,160 plus 0.5% of excess over $100,000 | Idaho Administrative Code, IDAPA 24.39.10, Section 500.02.b, adminrules.idaho.gov (official current rule, effective 3-28-23) — the statewide DOPL mechanism, which applies here rather than any locally set fee. |
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