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Manufactured Home Permit in Cascade, Idaho

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Manufactured Home Permit FeeCity of Cascade Schedule of Fees, FY2022-2023
$135 flat fee
Plan Review FeeCity of Cascade Schedule of Fees, FY2022-2023
40% of the building permit fee (65% if outside plan reviewer)

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Excavation

    Required for both permanent-set and block-set manufactured homes

  2. 2

    Footing

    Required for permanent-set manufactured homes only

  3. 3

    Foundation

    Required for permanent-set manufactured homes only

  4. 4

    Final

    Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC must be signed off by State Inspectors before the City's final inspection; required for both permanent-set and block-set homes

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

Tips

  • Block-set manufactured homes need fewer inspections (excavation + final only) than permanent-set homes (excavation, footing, foundation, and final).
  • Any porch or addition attached to a manufactured home must be freestanding and independently supported — it cannot rely on the manufactured home structure.

Frequently asked questions

Cascade requires a manufactured home permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Cascade Building Department at (208) 382-4279 before starting work.

The Manufactured Home Permit Fee is a $135 flat fee per the City of Cascade Schedule of Fees (FY2022-2023), plus a plan review fee of 40% of the building permit fee (65% if an outside plan reviewer is used).

Cascade does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Cascade Building Department at (208) 382-4279 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Completed Building Permit Application; Site Plan Drawing. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Cascade requires 4 inspection(s) for a manufactured home permit, in order: Excavation, Footing, Foundation, Final. Schedule each through City of Cascade Building Department ((208) 382-4279).

Apply through City of Cascade Building Department at 105 South Main Street, Cascade, ID 83611. Phone: (208) 382-4279, email: buildinginspector@cascadeid.us. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (per City of Cascade March 2023 newsletter; not independently republished elsewhere on the city site as of verification date). Official information: https://cascadeid.us/city-government/building-department/.

Cascade, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC); 2018 International Residential Code (IRC); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — 2018 REScheck Energy Certificate required with submittal. Local amendments apply — see the Cascade overview page for the full list.

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 Cascade building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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