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Cascade building permits
VerifiedCascade, Idaho — as published 2026-08-02.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new residential construction, manufactured home placement, foundations, pole structures, snow roofs, roof extensions, re-roofs, decks, window replacement, and additions/alterations within the City of Cascade. Administered by the City Building Inspector under the 2018 IRC/IBC/IECC.
Verified 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Required for new construction, manufactured homes, foundations, pole structures, snow roofs, roof extensions, re-roofs, decks, window replacement, signs, and demolition
- Plans must comply with the 2018 International Residential, Building, and Energy Codes
- Property lines must be clearly marked before excavation/soils inspection
- It is recommended to call the Building Inspector to confirm whether a permit is required for a specific project
- All changes, additions, or alterations to an approved building permit must be submitted on paper for approval prior to construction
Required documents
- RequiredCompleted Building Permit ApplicationCity of Cascade building permit application form
- RequiredSite Plan Drawing2 copies required with submittal
- RequiredConstruction Plan Drawings2 copies required with submittal
- RequiredStructural Engineering / Calculations2 copies required with submittal
- Required2018 REScheck Energy CertificateRequired energy code compliance documentation per the 2018 IECC
- OptionalHomeowners Association Committee ApprovalRequired if the property is subject to an HOA
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plan Review Fee | 40% of the building permit fee (65% of the building permit fee if an outside plan reviewer is used) | City of Cascade Schedule of Fees, Fiscal Year 2022-2023 — the base building permit fee itself is calculated from project valuation per the adopted 2018 IBC/IRC valuation fee table; Show full citationHideCity of Cascade Schedule of Fees, Fiscal Year 2022-2023 — the base building permit fee itself is calculated from project valuation per the adopted 2018 IBC/IRC valuation fee table; the City's published Schedule of Fees does not separately reprint that underlying valuation table, only fees additional to it. |
| Fire District Impact Fee — Residential | $2,891.00 | City of Cascade Schedule of Fees FY2022-2023; collected by the City on behalf of the Cascade Rural Fire Protection District (CRFPD) during the building permit application process for new construction |
| Additional Inspection (each) | $35 per hour, minimum 1 hour | — |
| Filing Fee for Appeals | $50 | — |
Manufactured Home Permit
VerifiedRequired for placement of manufactured homes within the City of Cascade, whether on a permanent foundation or a block set. Landing and stairs at all exits must comply with the 2018 IRC and IBC.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Permanent-set manufactured homes require excavation, footing, foundation, and final inspections
- Block-set manufactured homes require excavation and final inspection
- Landing and stairs required at all exits per the 2018 IRC and IBC
- Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC must be signed off by State (DOPL) inspectors before the City's final inspection
- Additions such as porches must be freestanding and not rely on the manufactured home for support or stability, and must be designed and constructed per the 2018 IRC/IBC and City ordinance/zoning codes
Required documents
- RequiredCompleted Building Permit ApplicationCity of Cascade building permit application form covering manufactured home placement
- RequiredSite Plan DrawingShowing placement, setbacks, and utility connections
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manufactured Home Permit Fee | $135 flat fee | City of Cascade Schedule of Fees, FY2022-2023 |
| Plan Review Fee | 40% of the building permit fee (65% if outside plan reviewer) | City of Cascade Schedule of Fees, FY2022-2023 |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired prior to demolition of any structure within the City of Cascade.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Required for demolition of structures within city limits
- Call the Building Inspector to confirm scope of work covered under the permit
Required documents
- RequiredCompleted Building Permit ApplicationCity of Cascade building permit application, noting demolition scope of work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit Fee | $35 per hour, minimum 1 hour | City of Cascade Schedule of Fees, FY2022-2023 |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedThe City of Cascade has no dedicated solar/photovoltaic permit type or fee line -- confirmed directly against the City's Schedule of Building and Land Use Fees (FY2022-2023), which itemizes every other special-scope permit (manufactured home, demolition, sign, condemned-building investigation, accessory structure) but contains no solar/photovoltaic/PV/renewable-energy entry. A rooftop or ground-mount solar PV installation in Cascade is instead split across two separate permitting authorities, same as the rest of the City's trade permits: a City building permit (racking/structural mounting, using the same valuation-based fee structure plus the standard 40%/65% plan-review surcharge) and a State of Idaho DOPL electrical permit (grid interconnection), since Cascade -- like all Idaho cities -- has electrical work inspected by the state, not the city.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- City building permit required for racking/structural mounting, using the same Completed Building Permit Application as other Cascade building-permit scopes, reviewed under the 2018 IRC/IBC
- Separate Idaho DOPL (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) electrical permit required for the PV system's grid interconnection -- DOPL, not the City, inspects electrical work statewide in Idaho
- Idaho DOPL requires PV installers to provide proof of photovoltaic installer certification by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) or equivalent, per the Rules of the Idaho Electrical Board
- DOPL electrical permit fees for solar PV, like other electrical work, are calculated from the value of work performed -- no separate flat solar-specific state fee line was located
- Property lines must be clearly marked before any excavation/soils inspection tied to ground-mount racking
Required documents
- RequiredCompleted Building Permit ApplicationCity of Cascade building permit application form, covering the racking/structural mounting portion of a solar PV installation
- RequiredIdaho DOPL Electrical Permit ApplicationFiled directly with the State of Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses for the interconnection portion, not with the City of Cascade
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (racking/structural, valuation-based) | Calculated from project valuation per the City's adopted 2018 IBC/IRC fee table (base table not separately reprinted in the City's published Schedule of Fees, consistent with every other Cascade building-permit entry in this file) | No solar-specific fee line exists in the City's Schedule of Building and Land Use Fees (FY2022-2023) -- confirmed by direct review on 2026-07-20; Show full citationHideNo solar-specific fee line exists in the City's Schedule of Building and Land Use Fees (FY2022-2023) -- confirmed by direct review on 2026-07-20; a solar racking/mounting scope is billed under the same general valuation-based building-permit process as any other structural addition |
| Plan Review Fee | 40% of the building permit fee (65% if an outside plan reviewer is used) | City of Cascade Schedule of Fees, FY2022-2023 -- same surcharge applied to every other Cascade building-permit scope |
| DOPL Electrical Permit Fee (interconnection) | Value-based, per the statewide Idaho Electrical Board fee schedule -- no distinct flat solar-specific state fee line was located | Set entirely by the State of Idaho DOPL, not the City of Cascade; contact DOPL at (208) 334-3233 or dopl.idaho.gov for the current fee calculation |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired prior to erecting, re-erecting, constructing, altering, or maintaining any sign within the City of Cascade, per City Code 2-2 (Sign Ordinance).
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required prior to any sign being erected, re-erected, constructed, altered, or maintained (City Code 2-2)
Required documents
- RequiredCompleted Building Permit ApplicationCity of Cascade building permit application, noting sign scope of work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee | $50 flat fee | City of Cascade Schedule of Fees, FY2022-2023 |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedThe City of Cascade has no dedicated EV-charger/EVSE permit type or fee line -- confirmed directly against the City's Schedule of Building and Land Use Fees (FY2022-2023), which itemizes every other special-scope permit (manufactured home, demolition, sign, condemned-building investigation, accessory structure) but contains no EV-charger/EVSE/electric-vehicle entry. Installing electric vehicle charging equipment (e.g., a dedicated 240V Level 2 circuit) is purely electrical work in the typical wall-mounted residential case, and per this file's own solar-pv-permit entry pattern, electrical work in Cascade -- like all of Idaho -- is inspected and permitted by the State of Idaho DOPL (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses), not the City. A City building permit would only be triggered if the installation involves new structural/accessory work (e.g., a freestanding charging pedestal or new electrical service structure), using the same general valuation-based building-permit process as any other structural addition.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- EV charger circuit installation (wall-mounted, existing structure) is electrical work; a Idaho DOPL Electrical Permit is required, filed directly with the State, not the City of Cascade -- DOPL, not the City, inspects electrical work statewide in Idaho
- A separate City of Cascade building permit is required only if the installation involves new structural work (e.g., a freestanding charging pedestal, new panel enclosure structure, or accessory structure), using the Completed Building Permit Application reviewed under the 2018 IRC/IBC
- DOPL electrical permit fees for a standard EVSE circuit added to an existing residence ARE precisely captured by a real governing line item: $65.00 flat, per the DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet's 'Existing Residence / Modular, Manufactured or Mobile Homes / Detached Shop' category ($65 fee, one branch circuit included), confirmed by direct read of the fee-schedule PDF on 2026-07-20 -- no distinct EV-charger-named line exists, but this category is the exact match for the scope
- No City-published EV-charger checklist or process exists as of this review
Required documents
- RequiredIdaho DOPL Electrical Permit ApplicationFiled directly with the State of Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses for the EV charger circuit, not with the City of Cascade
- OptionalCompleted Building Permit Application (structural scope only)City of Cascade building permit application form, required only if the installation includes new structural/accessory work beyond a simple wall-mounted charger
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet -- Existing Residence / Modular, Manufactured or Mobile Homes / Detached Shop (added branch circuit) | $65.00 | Idaho DOPL Application for Contractor Permit, Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule), Revised 8/17/2022 -- exact governing line item: '$65 fee plus $10 per additional branch circuit... Show full citationHideIdaho DOPL Application for Contractor Permit, Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule), Revised 8/17/2022 -- exact governing line item: '$65 fee plus $10 per additional branch circuit... one circuit is included in the $65.00'. This is precisely the scope of a standard dedicated EVSE circuit added to an existing residence. Confirmed by direct read of the DOPL fee-schedule PDF on 2026-07-20. |
| DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet -- Temporary Construction Services Only (200 amp or less, one location) | $65.00 | Idaho DOPL fee schedule -- alternate line item if the EV charger install is classified under this category instead |
| Building Permit Fee (structural scope only, valuation-based) | Calculated from project valuation per the City's adopted 2018 IBC/IRC fee table, only if new structural work is involved | No EV-charger-specific fee line exists in the City's Schedule of Building and Land Use Fees (FY2022-2023) -- confirmed by direct review; a wall-mounted charger with no structural scope would not trigger this City fee at all |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction, additions, and major structural work on commercial/business-occupancy buildings within the City of Cascade. The City has no dedicated commercial permit application, fee schedule, or separate process -- new commercial construction is administered through the same Cascade Building Code (City Code Title 2, Chapter 1) and general Building Permit used for residential work, under the City's adopted 2018 IBC. The one confirmed commercial-specific difference is the Fire District Impact Fee, which is billed by square footage for non-residential buildings rather than the flat residential rate.
Verified 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Required for new construction of any commercial, business, mercantile, or other non-residential-occupancy building within city limits, per City Code 2-1-3 (chapter applies to 'all buildings and construction' in Cascade unless exempted) and City Code 2-1-12(A) (permit required for any construction, improvement, extension, alteration, or demolition)
- Plans must comply with the City's adopted 2018 International Building Code (IBC) and 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); the Cascade Building Code also amends IBC Table 2902.1 plumbing-fixture-count footnotes specifically for business and mercantile occupancies (City Code 2-1-7(F)-(G))
- Evidence of approval from other governing agencies -- electric service, water system, sewer system, plumbing systems, mechanical heating system, and state highway approach (if applicable) -- is required before a building permit is issued, per City Code 2-1-11
- No building permit may be issued within 72 hours of filing the application; the Building Inspector has a maximum of 15 days to process and issue the permit, per City Code 2-1-12(B) (Ord. 429, 6-9-1986) -- this is the only codified turnaround figure found for any Cascade permit type and applies chapter-wide, not just to commercial work
- Work must comply with zoning and site development ordinances before a permit is issued, per City Code 2-1-13
- Property lines must be clearly marked before excavation/soils and footing inspections, same as residential construction
- As with every other Cascade permit type, it is recommended to call the Building Inspector to confirm scope and requirements before submitting
Required documents
- RequiredCompleted Building Permit ApplicationSame City of Cascade building permit application form used for residential and all other building-permit scopes -- no separate commercial application exists
- RequiredSite Plan Drawing2 copies required with submittal, per the City's general Building & Inspection Requirements pamphlet
- RequiredConstruction Plan Drawings2 copies required with submittal
- RequiredStructural Engineering / Calculations2 copies required with submittal
- RequiredEnergy Code Compliance DocumentationThe City's published submittal checklist names only the '2018 REScheck Energy Certificate,' which is the residential IECC compliance path. The City has not published a separate commercial-track document requirement; the 2018 IECC's commercial provisions are typically demonstrated via a COMcheck compliance report or equivalent, but this substitution is inferred from the adopted code's standard structure, not from a City-published commercial checklist -- confirm the correct documentation with the Building Inspector before submittal
- RequiredEvidence of Other-Agency ApprovalsElectric, water, sewer, plumbing, and mechanical heating service approvals, required before permit issuance per City Code 2-1-11
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plan Review Fee | 40% of the building permit fee (65% of the building permit fee if an outside plan reviewer is used) | City of Cascade Schedule of Fees, Fiscal Year 2022-2023 -- same surcharge applied to every Cascade building-permit scope, residential or commercial. Show full citationHideCity of Cascade Schedule of Fees, Fiscal Year 2022-2023 -- same surcharge applied to every Cascade building-permit scope, residential or commercial. The base building permit fee itself is calculated from project valuation per the adopted 2018 IBC fee table; the City's published Schedule of Fees does not separately reprint that underlying valuation table, same gap documented for the residential-building-permit entry in this file. |
| Fire District Impact Fee — Non-Residential | $1.16 per square foot | Confirmed directly in two City-published primary sources: the City of Cascade Schedule of Fees FY2022-2023 PDF, and the 'NEW Fire District Impact Fees' notice on the City's Building Department… Show full citationHideConfirmed directly in two City-published primary sources: the City of Cascade Schedule of Fees FY2022-2023 PDF, and the 'NEW Fire District Impact Fees' notice on the City's Building Department webpage ('Commercial Buildings $1.16 per square foot'). This is the non-residential counterpart to the $2,891 flat Residential rate and is collected by the City on behalf of the Cascade Rural Fire Protection District (CRFPD) during the building permit application process for new construction, per the Intergovernmental Agreement effective October 3, 2022 (codified at City Code Title 9). |
| Additional Inspection (each) | $35 per hour, minimum 1 hour | — |
| Filing Fee for Appeals | $50 | — |
Commercial Tenant Improvement (TI) / Remodel Permit
Required for alteration, remodel, or fit-out of existing commercial/business-occupancy space within the City of Cascade. The City has no dedicated 'tenant improvement' permit product, application, or fee line -- a commercial TI is processed as an 'alteration' under the same general Building Permit statute (City Code 2-1-4, 2-1-12) and Cascade Building Code (2018 IBC) that governs new commercial construction, using the same application form and plan-review surcharge. Whether the Fire District Impact Fee applies to a TI that does not add floor area is not confirmed by any published source (see fee notes below).
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Falls under the City Code 2-1-4 definition of 'CONSTRUCTION': 'the erection, fabrication, reconstruction, demolition, alteration, conversion, or repair of a building (other than in-kind)' -- a permit is required per City Code 2-1-12(A) before any such work begins
- Plans must comply with the City's adopted 2018 International Building Code (IBC); alterations to existing structures are additionally within the scope of the International Existing Building Code, which City Code 2-1-5 adopts by reference (the American Legal Publishing codification text still displays the pre-2018 2012 IEBC edition, but City Code 2-1-5/2-1-6 ties Cascade's adopted edition to whatever edition the State of Idaho building code board currently has in force, consistent with the City's 2018-code materials for IBC/IRC/IECC)
- No building permit may be issued within 72 hours of filing the application; the Building Inspector has a maximum of 15 days to process and issue the permit, per City Code 2-1-12(B) -- the same statutory cap as new construction, since it is the same underlying permit statute
- Evidence of approval from other governing agencies is required before issuance where the scope of work touches those systems (electric, water, sewer, plumbing, mechanical heating), per City Code 2-1-11
- It is recommended to call the Building Inspector before submitting to confirm the review scope and whether the specific fit-out work requires a permit at all -- cosmetic-only work not touching structure, egress, fire/life-safety, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical systems may not
Required documents
- RequiredCompleted Building Permit ApplicationSame City of Cascade building permit application form used for new commercial construction and all other building-permit scopes -- no separate TI/remodel application exists
- RequiredSite Plan Drawing / Floor Plan of Tenant SpaceScoped to the tenant space and the specific alteration; the City's general submittal checklist calls for 2 copies
- RequiredConstruction Plan Drawings2 copies, scoped to the remodel/fit-out work
- OptionalStructural Engineering / CalculationsRequired only if the TI scope includes structural work (e.g., wall removal, new openings, roof/floor load changes)
- OptionalEnergy Code Compliance DocumentationRequired if the alteration triggers 2018 IECC compliance thresholds (e.g., building envelope, lighting, or mechanical system changes); the City has not published a TI-specific energy-compliance checklist -- confirm applicability with the Building Inspector
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plan Review Fee | 40% of the building permit fee (65% if an outside plan reviewer is used) | City of Cascade Schedule of Fees, FY2022-2023 -- same surcharge applied to every Cascade building-permit scope. Show full citationHideCity of Cascade Schedule of Fees, FY2022-2023 -- same surcharge applied to every Cascade building-permit scope. The base building permit fee itself is valuation-based per the adopted 2018 IBC fee table, which the City does not separately reprint (same gap documented throughout this file). |
| Fire District Impact Fee — Non-Residential (applicability to TI/remodel work not confirmed) | $1.16 per square foot, if applicable | GENUINE UNCERTAINTY, flagged rather than resolved: both City-published primary sources describing this fee (Schedule of Fees FY2022-2023; Show full citationHideGENUINE UNCERTAINTY, flagged rather than resolved: both City-published primary sources describing this fee (Schedule of Fees FY2022-2023; Building Department webpage) frame it as collected 'during the building permit application process for new construction.' No source specifically states whether a tenant-improvement/remodel permit that does not add new floor area triggers this fee, or whether it would apply only to the incremental added square footage of a TI that does expand floor area. Do not assume this fee applies to a like-for-like interior remodel without confirming with the Building Inspector (208-382-4279). |
| Additional Inspection (each) | $35 per hour, minimum 1 hour | — |
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