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Residential Building Permit in Cascade, Idaho

Required 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 2026-07-08 · Source

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Plan Review FeeCity 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.
40% of the building permit fee (65% of the building permit fee if an outside plan reviewer is used)
Fire District Impact Fee — ResidentialCity 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
$2,891.00
Additional Inspection (each)
$35 per hour, minimum 1 hour
Filing Fee for Appeals
$50

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Excavation / Soils

    Site and soil inspection before placing forms for footings or column/post holes; property lines must be clearly marked

  2. 2

    Footing / Holes

    After forms are set, reinforcement accurately placed and adequately supported, before placing concrete; pole buildings require hole inspections

  3. 3

    Foundation / Wall

    After all forms and reinforcing materials are in place, before placing concrete

  4. 4

    Slab

    After bar or wire mesh is placed but before concrete placement

  5. 5

    Wall and Roof Sheathing

    Before house wrap or siding is placed; wall and roof nailing pattern checked

  6. 6

    Ice / Water Shield

    After roof sheathing inspection but before final roofing material is placed

  7. 7

    Frame

    After roof and wall sheathing (no siding installed); fire blocking, bracing, draft stops, and all plumbing/electrical/heating/gas rough-ins complete; done after electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-in inspections are signed off

  8. 8

    Insulation

    Done before the interior of the structure is covered

  9. 9

    Final

    Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC final inspections must be signed off by the State (DOPL) Inspectors before the City Building Inspector performs the final inspection; paint and flooring do not need to be complete

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

Tips

  • Call the Building Inspector at 208.382.4279 before starting any project if you're unsure whether a permit is required.
  • A job copy of approved plans must remain on site at all times and be available to the inspector.
  • Post the permit card and house numbers visibly from the road before any inspection, including for new construction.
  • 24-hour advance notice is required to schedule any inspection.
  • Clearly mark property lines before the excavation/soils inspection and again before the footing/holes inspection.
  • Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work must pass State of Idaho (DOPL) inspection and sign-off before the City's final building inspection.
  • Frost depth is 24 inches minimum — footings for decks, additions, and new construction must extend below this depth.
  • Roof design must account for a 100 PSF snow load — one of the higher snow-load requirements in the Treasure Valley/Valley County region given Cascade's elevation and winter climate.
  • The Fire District Impact Fee ($2,891 residential) is collected by the City on behalf of the Cascade Rural Fire Protection District as part of the building permit process for new construction.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, for most construction activity. The City of Cascade requires permits for new construction, manufactured homes, foundations, pole structures, snow roofs, roof extensions, re-roofs, decks, window replacement, signs, and demolition. Call the Building Inspector at 208.382.4279 if you are unsure whether your project needs a permit.

In Cascade, the published Plan Review Fee is: 40% of the building permit fee (65% of the building permit fee if an outside plan reviewer is used). Additional published fees: Fire District Impact Fee — Residential — $2,891.00; Additional Inspection (each) — $35 per hour, minimum 1 hour; Filing Fee for Appeals — $50. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

The City of Cascade does not publish a plan review or permit issuance turnaround time. Contact the Building Inspector directly at 208.382.4279 for a current estimate.

You'll need: Completed Building Permit Application; Site Plan Drawing; Construction Plan Drawings; Structural Engineering / Calculations; 2018 REScheck Energy Certificate. Depending on your project, Cascade may also ask for: Homeowners Association Committee Approval. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Cascade requires 9 inspection(s) for a residential building permit, in order: Excavation / Soils, Footing / Holes, Foundation / Wall, Slab, Wall and Roof Sheathing, Ice / Water Shield, Frame, Insulation, 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.

No. The City of Cascade operates its own independent Building Department (Building Inspector Darryl Shepard, 105 South Main Street). The Valley County Building Department is a separate office that explicitly does not cover the City of Cascade, City of McCall, or City of Donnelly — it serves only the unincorporated areas of Valley County.

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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