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Standard Building Permit (Residential New Construction) in Victor, Idaho

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Building Permit — valuation $1 to $500City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024
$22.50
Building Permit — valuation $501 to $2,000City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, Land Use Fees — 'Building Permit Fees- Based on the valuation of the project' table
$23.50 for the first $500, plus $3.05 for each additional $100
Building Permit — valuation $2,001 to $25,000City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, Land Use Fees — 'Building Permit Fees- Based on the valuation of the project' table
$69.25 for the first $2,000, plus $14.00 per each additional $1,000
Building Permit — valuation $25,001 to $50,000City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, Land Use Fees — 'Building Permit Fees- Based on the valuation of the project' table
$391.75 for the first $25,000, plus $10.10 per each additional $1,000
Building Permit — valuation $50,001 to $100,000City 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
$643.75 for the first $50,000, plus $7.00 per each additional $1,000
Building Permit — valuation $100,001 to $500,000City 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
$993.75 for the first $100,000, plus $5.60 per each additional $1,000
Building Permit — valuation $500,001 to $1,000,000City 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
$3,233.75 for the first $500,000, plus $4.75 per each additional $1,000
Building Permit — valuation $1,000,001 and upCity 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
$5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000, plus $3.65 per each additional $1,000
Building Permit ExtensionCity of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, Land Use Fees — 'Building Permit Extension', published as '.3 (30%) x original permit fee'
30% of original permit fee
Engineering Review (pass-through, if required)City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, 'Pass through Fees' — Building Permits, 'Outside Review Per Hour', 'Engineering Review per hour'
$210/hour
Plan Review (pass-through, if required)City of Victor Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2024, 'Pass through Fees' — Building Permits, 'Outside Review Per Hour', 'Plan Review per hour'
$96/hour
Inspection FeeDue before certificate of occupancy issuance, per Building Information page
$96.00 per inspection
Re-inspection due to incomplete workCity 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
$60/hour (1 hour minimum)
Utility Connection — Sewer
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 citationCity 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
$2,125 per ERU, plus meter/pit costs
Utility Connection — Water
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 citationCity 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
$3,420 per ERU, plus meter/pit costs

Review timeline

Plan reviewVictor’s published plan-review target
0–15 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Footings and foundation before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing and rough-in trades before wall cover

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete, ready for certificate of occupancy

See the full Victor inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • The department strives to complete building permit reviews within 15 business days of the application date — incomplete applications will be rejected and restart the clock.
  • Inspections require a minimum of 48 hours notice; next-day inspections must be scheduled before 3 PM. Call the Building & Mechanical Inspector (Sunrise Engineering) at 800-560-6151.
  • Electrical and plumbing permits/inspections are NOT handled by the City of Victor — they are issued and inspected by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL).
  • The City of Victor warns that it will never request wire payments for permits — verify any payment request through official staff contacts at 208-274-7082.
  • Utility connection (sewer/water) fees are substantial and are separate from building permit fees — budget for these per-ERU charges plus meter/pit costs.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. All new residential construction requires a Standard Building Permit from the City of Victor Planning & Building Department. Apply through the city's online portal at victorid.portal.iworq.net.

In Victor, the published Building Permit — valuation $1 to $500 is: $22.50. Additional published fees: Building Permit — valuation $501 to $2,000 — $23.50 for the first $500, plus $3.05 for each additional $100; Building Permit — valuation $2,001 to $25,000 — $69.25 for the first $2,000, plus $14.00 per each additional $1,000; Building Permit — valuation $25,001 to $50,000 — $391.75 for the first $25,000, plus $10.10 per each additional $1,000; Building Permit — valuation $50,001 to $100,000 — $643.75 for the first $50,000, plus $7.00 per each additional $1,000; Building Permit — valuation $100,001 to $500,000 — $993.75 for the first $100,000, plus $5.60 per each additional $1,000; 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; 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; Building Permit Extension — 30% of original permit fee; Engineering Review (pass-through, if required) — $210/hour; Plan Review (pass-through, if required) — $96/hour; Inspection Fee — $96.00 per inspection; Re-inspection due to incomplete work — $60/hour (1 hour minimum); Utility Connection — Sewer — $2,125 per ERU, plus meter/pit costs; Utility Connection — Water — $3,420 per ERU, plus meter/pit costs. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

The Planning & Building Department strives to complete building permit reviews within 15 business days of a complete application. Incomplete submissions are rejected, which restarts the review clock.

You'll need: Building Permit Web Form; Construction Drawings. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Victor requires 3 inspection(s) for a standard building permit (residential new construction), in order: Foundation, Framing, Final. Schedule each through City of Victor Planning & Building Department (208-274-7082).

Apply through City of Victor Planning & Building Department at 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 122, Victor, ID 83455. Phone: 208-274-7082, email: kimberlyk@victoridaho.gov. Office hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Fridays). Official information: https://victoridaho.gov/departments/planning-building.

Victor, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted via Victor Municipal Code Title 7, Building Regulations; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC); Teton County adopted the 2018 I-Codes (including 2018 Energy Conservation Code) with local amendments, March 2021 — Victor building regulations are administered consistent with this county-wide adoption; Idaho State Plumbing Code and National Electrical Code — enforced by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not the City of Victor. Local amendments apply — see the Victor overview page for the full list.

No. Electrical and plumbing permits and inspections in Victor are handled by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not the city.

Sources & verification

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Fee schedules

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