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Unincorporated Twin Falls County building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Unincorporated Twin Falls County, Idaho.

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
630 Addison Avenue West, Suite 1100, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Phone
208-734-9490
Email
Office hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Building Department closed for lunch 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)

Published scheduling rules

  • Inspection requests can be made 24/7 by phone; those received by 9:00 AM are generally completed the same day. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition))
  • Mechanical inspection requests go to a dedicated line: 208-735-4432 (separate from the general Building Inspection line, 208-735-4429). (Mechanical / HVAC Permit)
  • The mechanical permit's final inspection must be signed off before the associated building permit's final inspection can be requested. (Mechanical / HVAC Permit)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Construction / Tenant Improvement)

  1. 1

    Footing / Foundation

    Request by phone 24/7 at 208-734-9490 ext. 1 — requests received by 9:00 AM generally completed same day

  2. 2

    Framing / Structural

    Requires plumbing, electrical, gas, mechanical, fireplace, and firewall/sprinkler rough-in inspections signed off by the State of Idaho first

  3. 3

    Final

    Requires all trade final inspections signed off by the State of Idaho first; Certificate of Occupancy issued after all required inspections pass

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition)

  1. 1

    Footing / Foundation

    Setback verification requires property pins located and property lines clearly marked; request by phone 24/7 at 208-734-9490 ext. 1 — requests received by 9:00 AM are generally completed same day, after 9:00 AM scheduled for next workday

  2. 2

    Framing

    Requires all plumbing, electrical, gas, and mechanical rough-in inspections to be completed and signed off on the construction card by the State of Idaho (DOPL/Division of Building Safety) first

  3. 3

    Final

    Requires all plumbing, electrical, gas, mechanical, fireplace, and firewall/sprinkler final inspections signed off by the State of Idaho first. Certificate of Occupancy/Occupancy Approval issued only after all required inspections pass.

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Gas Piping Pressure Test

    Call the Mechanical Inspection Request Line at 208-735-4432. Have permit number, property address, contact info, and inspection type ready. Requests called in after 7:00 AM scheduled for next working day.

  2. 2

    Final

    Equipment operational, venting and combustion air verified. Must be signed off before the associated building permit's final inspection can proceed.

Applies to: Personal Use Energy Project Permit (Rooftop/Ground-Mount Solar)

  1. 1

    Rough / Structural (if applicable)

    Mounting/racking structural attachment verified before covering, per the paired building permit

  2. 2

    Final

    Installation complete per approved siting and building permits; electrical interconnection final inspection is separately performed by the State of Idaho (Division of Building Safety)

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.

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 Unincorporated Twin Falls County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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