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Demolition Permit in Buhl, Idaho

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Demolition Permit — base fee based on estimated value of workPer 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
Calculated using the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule as new construction
Plan Check FeeCity of Buhl Demolition Permit Application, Office Use Only fee section
25% of the Demolition Permit Fee

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

    Tips

    • Demolition permit fees use the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule as new construction — there is no separate flat demolition fee published by the City.
    • Notify City Hall as soon as demolition is completed, providing as much advance notice as possible.
    • A scaled site plan (north arrow, dimensioned structure locations, street frontage, right-of-way) is a minimum requirement for the demolition application, distinct from the general building permit application.

    Frequently asked questions

    Buhl requires a demolition permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Buhl Building Department (Building and Planning & Zoning Department) at 208-308-9814 before starting work.

    Demolition permits in Buhl are charged using the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule as new construction, plus a Plan Check Fee equal to 25% of the base permit fee. There is no separate flat demolition fee.

    Buhl does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Buhl Building Department (Building and Planning & Zoning Department) at 208-308-9814 for current turnaround.

    You'll need: Demolition Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through City of Buhl Building Department (Building and Planning & Zoning Department) at 201 Broadway Ave N, Buhl, ID 83316. Phone: 208-308-9814, email: jazmine.m@cityofbuhl.us. Office hours: Monday 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday–Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM (closed Friday–Sunday). Official information: https://www.cityofbuhl.us/building-department.html.

    Buhl, Idaho has 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 Department; 2009 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 text; 2012 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. Local amendments apply — see the Buhl overview page for the full list.

    Sources & verification

    Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-07.

    Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Buhl building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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