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Building Permit (New Construction, Additions, Remodels, Repairs, Demolition, Re-Roof) in Kimberly, Idaho

The City of Kimberly uses a single 'Residential-Commercial Application for Building Permit' covering new development, accessory structures, alteration/remodel, additions, repairs, demolition, re-roof, sign, fence, and tenant improvement work (selected via a 'Class of Work' checkbox on the application). Required for erecting, constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, or demolishing any structure within the City.

Verified 2026-07-07 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New development, accessory structures, alterations/remodels, additions, repairs, demolition, re-roofing, signs, fences, and tenant improvements are all submitted on the same Building Permit Application, with the applicable 'Class of Work' checked
  • Two (2) complete hard copy sets of building plans (minimum size 11" x 17"; commercial plans require 3 sets at 24" x 36") delivered to City Hall
  • Effective 02-09-2026: a digital copy of the building permit plans must also be e-mailed to both ceckles@cityofkimberly.org and jtaylor@cityofkimberly.org — incomplete building permits will not be processed
  • Complete hard copy sets include: Application, Warranty Deed (with legal description), Architectural Design Approval (where subject to a subdivision's CC&Rs), and New Construction Water Application form
  • Site plan must be to scale and depict setbacks, easements, and public rights-of-way, showing all buildings, property boundaries, adjacent street names, curb/sidewalk, and entry-exit access points
  • Floor plans with dimensions, elevations, footings and foundation details, typical construction details (cross-section, stair detail, etc.), and a completed RES check or compliance with prescriptive energy requirements
  • State Contractor Registration number (or Idaho Registration Exempt status) for the contractor/installer Contractor

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Fee schedule

Non-refundable Building Permit deposit — single- and two-family dwellingsApplied to balance of total permit fee; per City of Kimberly Residential-Commercial Application for Building Permit, amended 02-09-2026
$150.00
Non-refundable Building Permit deposit — additions, alterations, repairs, accessory structuresApplied to balance of total permit fee; per City of Kimberly Residential-Commercial Application for Building Permit, amended 02-09-2026; plan review fees are not refundable
$100.00
Building valuation fee — R-3 (residential) occupancyPer-square-foot valuation rate shown on the City of Kimberly Building Permit Application fee worksheet (amended 02-09-2026); used to calculate total building permit fee
$45.75 per square foot
Building valuation fee — U-1 (utility/accessory) occupancyPer-square-foot valuation rate shown on the City of Kimberly Building Permit Application fee worksheet (amended 02-09-2026)
$36.00 per square foot
Building valuation fee — covered porch/carport (Cov)Per-square-foot valuation rate shown on the City of Kimberly Building Permit Application fee worksheet (amended 02-09-2026)
$31.00 per square foot
Sewer Connection FeePer City of Kimberly Building Permit Application fee worksheet, amended 02-09-2026
$2,000.00
1-inch Water Connection FeePer City of Kimberly Building Permit Application fee worksheet, amended 02-09-2026
$2,800.00
Construction Water DepositRefunded after final Certificate of Occupancy inspection, contingent on compliance with construction-water rules; per Application for Construction Water and Building Permit Application fee worksheet
$238.80
Development Impact Fee — Police (residential)Kimberly City Code Title 17 Ch. 17.18, Ordinance No. 671 effective 03-28-2022; automatically adjusted for inflation each January 1 unless waived by Council resolution
$484.00 per dwelling unit
Development Impact Fee — Police Vehicles (residential)Ordinance No. 671, Title 17 Ch. 17.18
$85.00 per dwelling unit
Development Impact Fee — Administration (residential)Ordinance No. 671, Title 17 Ch. 17.18
$50.00 per dwelling unit
Development Impact Fee — Parks (residential)Ordinance No. 671, Title 17 Ch. 17.18
$221.00 per dwelling unit
Development Impact Fee — Street (single family)Ordinance No. 671, Title 17 Ch. 17.18
$270.00 per dwelling unit
Development Impact Fee — Street, Hwy 30-3400 Intersection (residential)Effective 02-09-2026 per Ordinance No. 689 amendment to Title 17 Ch. 17.18 (previously a lower rate under Ord. 671); commercial/non-residential uses this rate or a square-foot fee
$3,689.00 per dwelling unit
Development Impact Fee — Library (residential)Ordinance No. 671, Title 17 Ch. 17.18
$70.00 per dwelling unit

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Setback

    Verify building location against required and stated setbacks before further work

  2. 2

    Footing

    Before concrete pour; UFER ground option noted on the fee worksheet

  3. 3

    Foundation

    Foundation inspection prior to backfill

  4. 4

    Frame

    After framing and rough-in trades are complete, before insulation or wall cover

  5. 5

    Insulation

    Insulation inspection before drywall

  6. 6

    Drywall (shear/fire)

    Shear wall and fire-rated assembly inspection at drywall stage

  7. 7

    Final

    Final inspection by the Kimberly Building Official; cannot be scheduled until the State of Idaho electrical, plumbing, and HVAC inspectors have signed off. A separate Public Works final inspection of sidewalks, water meter vaults, and meters follows before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.

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

Tips

  • All calls for inspections require 24-hour notice, Monday through Thursday; inspections requested on Friday will normally be performed the following Monday.
  • Final building inspections cannot be scheduled until the State of Idaho electrical, plumbing, and HVAC inspectors have signed off — the City does not perform trade inspections itself.
  • Effective 02-09-2026, applicants must email a digital copy of the full plan set to BOTH the Planning & Zoning Administrator (ceckles@cityofkimberly.org) and the Planner I (jtaylor@cityofkimberly.org), in addition to delivering two hard copy sets to City Hall — incomplete submittals will not be processed.
  • Certain subdivisions in Kimberly require Architectural Design Review/CC&R compliance approval from the subdivision's Homeowners' Association before a building permit can issue without delay.
  • Only the City may turn water service on or off at the meter; unauthorized connection by a contractor or plumber can trigger a $300.00 fine to the property owner.
  • The $150/$100 application deposits are non-refundable and applied toward the total permit fee, which is separately calculated from the per-square-foot valuation table (R-3 $45.75/sf, U-1 $36.00/sf, covered porch/carport $31.00/sf) plus Development Impact Fees and utility connection charges.
  • Idaho Code 39-4117 (effective 2025) gives Kimberly 10 business days (residential) / 20 business days (commercial) to determine an application complete — this is not a guarantee of full plan approval within that window.

Frequently asked questions

Kimberly requires a building permit (new construction, additions, remodels, repairs, demolition, re-roof) for: New development, accessory structures, alterations/remodels, additions, repairs, demolition, re-roofing, signs, fences, and tenant improvements are all submitted on the same Building Permit Application, with the applicable 'Class of Work' checked; Two (2) complete hard copy sets of building plans (minimum size 11" x 17"; commercial plans require 3 sets at 24" x 36") delivered to City Hall; Effective 02-09-2026: a digital copy of the building permit plans must also be e-mailed to both ceckles@cityofkimberly.org and jtaylor@cityofkimberly.org — incomplete building permits will not be processed; Complete hard copy sets include: Application, Warranty Deed (with legal description), Architectural Design Approval (where subject to a subdivision's CC&Rs), and New Construction Water Application form; Site plan must be to scale and depict setbacks, easements, and public rights-of-way, showing all buildings, property boundaries, adjacent street names, curb/sidewalk, and entry-exit access points; Floor plans with dimensions, elevations, footings and foundation details, typical construction details (cross-section, stair detail, etc.), and a completed RES check or compliance with prescriptive energy requirements; State Contractor Registration number (or Idaho Registration Exempt status) for the contractor/installer. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Kimberly Building - Planning and Zoning Department at 208-423-4151 Ext. 17 before starting work.

The non-refundable deposit is $150.00 for single- and two-family dwellings, or $100.00 for additions, alterations, repairs, and accessory structures. This deposit is applied toward the total permit fee, which is calculated separately using the City's per-square-foot valuation table plus any applicable Development Impact Fees and utility connection charges.

Kimberly does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Kimberly Building - Planning and Zoning Department at 208-423-4151 Ext. 17 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Residential-Commercial Application for Building Permit; Copy of Deed with legal description; Construction plans (2 hard copy sets, plus digital copy by email). Depending on your project, Kimberly may also ask for: Application for Construction Water. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Kimberly requires 7 inspection(s) for a building permit (new construction, additions, remodels, repairs, demolition, re-roof), in order: Setback, Footing, Foundation, Frame, Insulation, Drywall (shear/fire), Final. Schedule each through City of Kimberly Building - Planning and Zoning Department (208-423-4151 Ext. 17).

Apply through City of Kimberly Building - Planning and Zoning Department at 242 Highway 30 E, Kimberly, ID 83341. Phone: 208-423-4151 Ext. 17, email: ceckles@cityofkimberly.org. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Official information: https://cityofkimberly.org/478/Building---Planning-and-Zoning.

No — the City of Kimberly uses one Residential-Commercial Application for Building Permit for all these project types. The applicant checks the applicable 'Class of Work' box (New Development, Accessory Structure, Alteration/Remodel, Addition, Repair, Demolish, Re-Roof, Sign, Fence, or Tenant Improvement) on the same form.

The State of Idaho inspects electrical, plumbing, and HVAC/mechanical trade work, not the City of Kimberly. The City's own final building inspection cannot be scheduled until those state trade inspectors have signed off.

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