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Buhl building permits
VerifiedBuhl, Idaho — as published 2026-07-13.
Verified 2026-07-13 · Source
Codes adopted
2018 International Building Code (IBC), as currently enforced per the City of Buhl Building Department (Buhl Municipal Code 8-1-1 as codified online still lists the 2012 IBC per Ord. 974, 1-27-2014 — the department's own published webpage confirms 2018 IBC is the version presently enforced, consistent with the statewide Idaho Building Code Board 2018-cycle adoption)2018 International Residential Code (IRC), as currently enforced per the City of Buhl Building Department2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), per Buhl Municipal Code 8-1-1.C (Ord. 974, 1-27-2014, eff. retroactive to 1-1-2014) — no subsequent municipal amendment found in the codified online ordinance text2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), per Buhl Municipal Code 8-1-1.D (Ord. 974, 1-27-2014, eff. retroactive to 1-1-2014)All codes adopted 'as adopted by the State of Idaho or the Idaho Building Code Board, together with any amendments or revisions... made by the Idaho Building Code Board through the negotiated rulemaking process' (Buhl Municipal Code 8-1-1)Idaho State Plumbing Code and National Electrical Code — administered by the State of Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not the City of Buhl
Permit types & fees
Building Permit (Residential New Construction, Additions, Remodels, Repairs)
VerifiedRequired for erecting, constructing, altering, repairing, or renewing any residential or commercial structure in Buhl, including new construction, remodels, additions, repairs, and fire damage restoration. Uses a single citywide valuation-based fee schedule covering all structure permit fees.
Verified 2026-07-13 · Source
Requirements
- New construction, remodel, addition, repair, renewal, or fire damage restoration of a residential or commercial structure
- Legal description (lot, block, subdivision) and job address
- Contractor name, address, phone, and Idaho contractor license number (if applicable)
- Owner name, address, and phone
- Valuation of work to calculate the permit fee
- Zoning, Health Department, Fire Department, State Fire Marshal, Water Department, Sewer Department, DEQ, and/or soil report approvals as applicable to the project
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Building PermitCity of Buhl building permit application form; requires legal description, contractor/owner info, valuation of work, and permit/plan check/sewer/water connection/street repair fee breakdown
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation $1 to $500 | $23.50 | City of Buhl Building Permit Fee Schedule, based on the 1997 Uniform Code fee table |
| Building Permit — valuation $501 to $2,000 | $23.50 for the first $500, plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $2,001 to $25,000 | $69.25 for the first $2,000, plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $25,001 to $50,000 | $391.75 for the first $25,000, plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $50,001 to $100,000 | $643.75 for the first $50,000, plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $100,001 to $500,000 | $993.75 for the first $100,000, plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $500,001 to $1,000,000 | $3,233.75 for the first $500,000, plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $1,000,001 to $5,000,000 | $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000, plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000,000 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $5,000,001 to $10,000,000 | $20,208.75 for the first $5,000,000, plus $2.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $10,000,000 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $10,000,001 and up | $33,958.75 for the first $10,000,000, plus $2.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Plan Check Fee | 25% of the base Building Permit Fee | Confirmed on both the City of Buhl Application for Building Permit and the Demolition Permit Application (office-use fee section) |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of any structure in Buhl. Uses a dedicated application form (site plan, parcel information, scope of work, estimated value) with fees calculated on the same valuation-based Building Permit fee schedule plus a 25% Plan Check Fee.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Electronic PDF of plans and permit (emailed to the Building Department)
- Scaled site plan showing north arrow/scale, dimensioned location of proposed and existing structures, street frontage dimensions and street names, and right-of-way
- Parcel number, subdivision/block/lot or section/township/range
- Zoning district, type of use, number of dwelling units being demolished, number of stories, building height, existing building area (square feet), scope of work, and estimated value
- Notify City Hall as soon as demolition is completed, providing as much advance notice as possible
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationCity of Buhl Building Department 3-page application including property/contractor information, site plan requirements, property/project details, and an office-use permit fee section
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit — base fee based on estimated value of work | Calculated using the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule as new construction | Per the Demolition Permit Application's Office Use Only fee section: Valuation of Work, Permit Fee, and Plan Check Fee (25% of Permit Fee) are itemized identically to the general Building Permit; no separate flat demolition fee is published |
| Plan Check Fee | 25% of the Demolition Permit Fee | City of Buhl Demolition Permit Application, Office Use Only fee section |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for erecting, moving, constructing, altering, or enlarging any sign in Buhl. Electrical signs additionally require an electrical permit. No permit is required for routine sign maintenance. Governed by Buhl Municipal Code Title 9, Chapter 14 (Signs and Billboards).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Required for any new sign, or moving/constructing/altering/enlarging an existing sign
- Electrical signs require an additional electrical permit (issued by the State of Idaho DOPL)
- No permit required for sign maintenance
- Authorized work under a sign permit must be completed within 180 days of issuance
- Short-term signs or banners placed across streets, highways, sidewalks, or alleys require a separate permit from the City Clerk-Treasurer's Office and must be timely removed per the permit's display period
- Application made on forms furnished by the Building Inspector
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ApplicationApplication furnished by the Buhl Building Inspector; accompanied by information necessary to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee (valuation-based, per City Building Permit Fee Schedule) | $23.50 minimum (for $1-500 estimated sign value), scaling per the City's tiered Building Permit Fee Schedule table (e.g. $69.25 at $2,000; $181.25 at $10,000; $391.25 at $25,000) | Confirmed directly from the City's own Sign Permit Application form (item 12, 'Estimated Value', and the form's own 'PERMIT FEES' block: 'Valuation of Work / Permit Fee / Plan Check Fee (50% of permit fee) / Copies / Total Fees' — all blank fields computed at issuance, not a printed flat fee), read together with Municipal Code 9-14-7(D) ('fees for permitted signs shall be as outlined in the fee schedule of the Building Code') and the City's published Building Permit Fee Schedule PDF (1997 Uniform Code valuation table). |
| Plan Check Fee | 50% of the Permit Fee | Stated directly on the City's Sign Permit Application form's own Permit Fees block, distinct from the general Building Permit's Plan Review Fee percentage (documented elsewhere in this file for other permit types). |
Manufactured Home Permit (In Park and On Permanent Foundation)
Required for placement of a manufactured/mobile home within Buhl, whether sited in a manufactured home park or set on a permanent foundation. Listed by the City of Buhl Building Department as one of its own permit types, alongside residential/commercial building, roof, fence, demolition, occupancy, sign, and solar permits.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Applies to manufactured/mobile homes placed in a manufactured home park or on a permanent foundation within city limits
- Foundation and site work fall under the City's building permit and valuation-based fee schedule
- Electrical connection and utility hookups are subject to separate State of Idaho DOPL electrical permitting
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCity of Buhl's standard building permit application is used for manufactured home placement, with scope of work described as manufactured home installation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|
Photovoltaic Project Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of roof- or ground-mounted photovoltaic array systems in Buhl. The City publishes a dedicated Photovoltaic Project Permit Application with a detailed submittal checklist; the City of Buhl oversees the structural building permit only, billed under the standard 1997 Uniform Code valuation-based fee table (no distinct solar/PV fee line), while electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work require separate permits from the Idaho Division of Occupational & Professional Licenses (IDOPL), which have their own fee schedules.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Contact Idaho Power before starting a solar project regarding the net metering application (Scott Gates, 208-888-2518 or netmetering@idahopower.com); Idaho Power conducts a system test after the system passes the State electrical inspection
- Separate applications and fee schedules are required for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work — obtained through the Idaho Division of Occupational & Professional Licenses (IDOPL), not the City
- Panels and modules must be installed by a certified contractor; the State of Idaho requires a licensed electrical journeyman to complete installation beyond the converter box/AC combiner box
- Site plan required showing the PV array location/layout, electrical equipment (service, sub-panels, back-fed panels, disconnects, inverters, battery backup), outside conduit routes, and the required Rapid Shutdown Device location per NEC 690.12
- Roof plan required showing dimensions from the array to roof ridges/valleys/hips/edges, with required setbacks and access pathways (e.g., hip roofs: 3' wide clear access pathway from eave to ridge on each slope with panels)
- Structural analysis stamped by a licensed Idaho Structural Engineer required, based on International Existing Building Code Article 1103.1 (Additional Gravity Loads)
- Comprehensive one-line electrical diagram required per NEC Article 690 (General Requirements, Circuit Requirements, Disconnecting Means, Wiring Methods, Grounding, Marking, Connection to Other Sources, Energy Storage Systems), including Point of Connection type and NEC 705 load calculations
- Equipment submittals (manufacturer specs, UL listings) required for all PV equipment, racking, and grounding systems
- Pictures of existing service equipment (covers on and off) required, showing existing wiring and data labels
- Rough-In (midpoint) and Final inspections required
Required documents
- RequiredPhotovoltaic Project Permit ApplicationCity of Buhl Building Department's dedicated solar application form with attached submittal checklist
- RequiredSite Plan and Roof PlanMinimum 11x17 paper, showing PV array location, electrical equipment, setbacks, and required access pathways
- RequiredStructural AnalysisStamped by a licensed Idaho Structural Engineer per IEBC Article 1103.1
- RequiredOne-Line Electrical DiagramPer NEC Article 690, with Point of Connection and NEC 705 load calculations
- RequiredEquipment Submittals and Existing Service Equipment PhotosManufacturer specification sheets, UL listings, and photos of the existing service panel with covers on/off
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation $1 to $500 (structural/racking portion) | $23.50 | City of Buhl Building Permit Fee Schedule, based on the 1997 Uniform Code fee table; no distinct solar/PV line item — the Photovoltaic Project Permit Application confirms 'the cost depends on the project value for your specific project. See our fee schedule.' |
| Building Permit — valuation $2,001 to $25,000 | $69.25 for the first $2,000, plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 | City of Buhl Building Permit Fee Schedule (typical residential rooftop PV valuation range) |
| Plan Check Fee | 25% of permit fee | Photovoltaic Project Permit Application, 'Office Use Only' fee block |
| Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Permits | Separate fee schedules, not set by the City | Obtained through the Idaho Division of Occupational & Professional Licenses (IDOPL), https://web.dbs.idaho.gov/etrakit3/, 208-334-3233 |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedInstallation of an electric vehicle charger (EVSE) at a Buhl property is electrical work, and the City of Buhl does not issue electrical permits at all — per the City's own Building Department webpage, separate permits for electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning work are issued directly by the State of Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not the City of Buhl. There is no City-issued EV-charger-specific permit or fee.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit obtained directly through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) Building Safety Program, not the City of Buhl
- Idaho-licensed electrical contractor required
- Dedicated branch circuit sized to EVSE manufacturer specifications, complying with the applicable NEC edition adopted by the State of Idaho
- If the EVSE installation involves other City-permitted work (e.g., a new equipment enclosure), a separate City of Buhl building permit for that portion may still apply
Required documents
- RequiredIdaho DOPL Building Safety Electrical Permit ApplicationState-issued electrical permit application (via the DOPL eTrakit3 portal); the City of Buhl has no local equivalent
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State Electrical Permit Fee | Set by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) Building Safety Program, not the City of Buhl | Confirm current state fee schedule via DOPL's eTrakit3 portal; no City-level fee applies to the EVSE circuit itself |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.
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