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Donnelly building permits
VerifiedDonnelly, Idaho — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residences, manufactured/modular homes, additions, alterations, and most other structures within the City of Donnelly. Applications are submitted to Donnelly City Hall; Valley County Building Department performs plan review support and all inspections under an interlocal service arrangement — Donnelly issues the permit and sets its own fee schedule.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Completed building permit application, signed by owner (or contractor acting as agent with owner's letter of authorization)
- All permits are filed and issued under the property owner's name
- Plans and structural engineering calculations must be stamped by an Idaho-licensed engineer or architect
- Contractor registration number required before construction begins if a contractor is performing the work
- Structures must be certified compliant with 2018 IRC, 2018 IBC, 2018 IECC, and Valley County Ordinances
- As of July 15, 2019, all plans must include structural calculations
- Donnelly Rural Fire Protection District (DRFPD) impact fee collected at application for new construction (effective October 2, 2023)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (fillable PDF)Official City of Donnelly building permit application form, numbered fields 1–14
- RequiredSite Plan DrawingFully dimensioned site plan showing existing/proposed structures, well and septic locations, driveway alignment/grade/drainage, property lines, easements, and waterways; 2 copies required
- RequiredConstruction Plan DrawingsFully dimensioned foundation/basement plan, cross-section, floor plan, framing detail, roof plan, and elevation drawings, drawn to scale on 18x24" or 24x36" sheets; 2 copies required
- RequiredEngineering with Idaho StampStructural engineering calculations on 8.5x11" paper, stamped by an Idaho-licensed engineer; required on all plans since July 15, 2019; 2 copies required
- RequiredREScheck Energy Compliance ReportAutomated residential energy code (2018 IECC) trade-off compliance calculation
- OptionalHOA / Architectural Review Committee ApprovalOnly required when the property is within an active subdivision with a governing HOA or ARC
- RequiredOutdoor Lighting Site PlanSite plan showing outdoor lighting locations
- RequiredDriveway PlanCompleted driveway plan; culverts require 12-inch minimum diameter steel pipe extended 2 feet on either side of the approach width
- OptionalWood-Stove Insert ApplicationRequired only if installing a wood-stove insert; inspected/permitted by Valley County
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation $1 to $500 | $24.00 | City of Donnelly Building Permit Application Information and Instructions (2021), Other Permit Fees table |
| Building Permit — valuation $501 to $2,000 | $24.00 for the first $500, plus $3.00 per each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $2,001 to $40,000 | $69.00 for the first $2,000, plus $11.00 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $40,000 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $40,001 to $100,000 | $487.00 for the first $40,000, plus $9.00 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $100,001 to $500,000 | $1,027.00 for the first $100,000, plus $7.00 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $500,001 to $1,000,000 | $3,827.00 for the first $500,000, plus $5.00 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $1,000,001 to $5,000,000 | $6,327.00 for the first $1,000,000, plus $3.00 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000,000 | — |
| Building Permit — valuation $5,000,001 and up | $18,327.00 for the first $5,000,000, plus $1.00 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the building permit fee | Added to all permits per the Donnelly fee schedule worked example (e.g. $1,496.00 permit fee + 65% plan review = $972.40) |
| Donnelly Rural Fire Protection District (DRFPD) Impact Fee — Single Family Residence | $1,290.00 | Effective October 2, 2023; collected by the City during the building permit application process per Intergovernmental Agreement between City of Donnelly and DRFPD |
| Demolition / Removal Permit | $16.50 | — |
| Manufactured Home — on blocks | $135.00 set fee | — |
| Manufactured Home — on full perimeter concrete or all-weather wood foundation | $150.00 set fee, plus foundation charge | — |
Solar Panel Permit (via Valley County Building Department)
VerifiedRequired for installation of solar photovoltaic panels on an existing building in Donnelly. The City of Donnelly's own Building Department relies on the Valley County Building Department for plan review and inspections (Donnelly does not maintain its own in-house plan review/inspection staff). Valley County's own published fee schedule lists a distinct 'Solar Panel on Existing Building' fee that includes both plan review and inspection. The electrical/interconnection wiring itself requires a licensed electrical contractor holding an Idaho DOPL electrical license; Idaho's Solar Photovoltaic electrical license category specifically requires NABCEP (or equivalent) photovoltaic installer certification.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Submit a building permit application for the solar panel installation to the City of Donnelly, which routes plan review and inspection to the Valley County Building Department
- Installation must comply with the 2018 IRC/IBC as adopted by Donnelly Municipal Code Title 15, Chapter 15.05
- Electrical/interconnection work must be performed by a contractor holding an Idaho DOPL (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) electrical license; the Solar Photovoltaic license category specifically requires proof of NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) photovoltaic installer certification or equivalent
- Confirm with the City of Donnelly, (208) 325-8859, and Valley County Building Department, (208) 382-7115, whether a separate state electrical permit through Idaho DOPL is required for the interconnection, since Valley County's own published fee schedule lists no separate electrical permit fee line
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted to the City of Donnelly; plan review and inspection performed by the Valley County Building Department
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Panel on Existing Building (includes plan review and inspection) | $200.00 | Valley County Building Department Fees page (co.valley.id.us/departments/Building/BuildingFees) — a distinct, named solar-specific fee line item, directly fetched from the County's own published fee schedule; this is the governing fee since Donnelly's own Building Department routes plan review and inspection to Valley County |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit (State of Idaho Electrical Permit)
VerifiedInstallation of an electric vehicle charging station in Donnelly is electrical work and is NOT permitted by the City of Donnelly or Valley County at all — like all electrical work in Donnelly (per this file's residential-building-permit entry), it requires a separate State of Idaho electrical permit issued by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) / Division of Building Safety (dbs.idaho.gov). DOPL's own Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule), directly fetched and reviewed this session, has NO distinct 'EV charger,' 'electric vehicle,' or 'EVSE' line item — a dedicated Level 2 charger circuit added to an existing residence is billed under the worksheet's 'Existing Residence / Modular, Manufactured or Mobile Homes / Detached Shop' bucket: $65 base fee plus $10 per additional branch circuit beyond the one circuit included in the base fee.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit issued by the State of Idaho DOPL/Division of Building Safety, not the City of Donnelly or Valley County Building Department — purchased online at dbs.idaho.gov (required for all permits as of January 1, 2023)
- Confirmed directly against DOPL's own Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule, Rev. 8/17/2022): no distinct EV-charger/EVSE fee line exists; a new circuit added at an existing residence for a charger falls under the 'Existing Residence... Detached Shop' bucket ($65 + $10 per additional branch circuit)
- Work must be performed by, or under, an electrical contractor holding a current Idaho DOPL electrical license, or by the homeowner personally under Idaho's homeowner electrical permit provision for their own primary/secondary residence
- If the charger circuit is bundled into a solar/renewable-energy or larger commercial/industrial electrical scope, it may instead fall under the worksheet's 'Other Installations including Commercial/Industrial/Solar/Renewable Energy' valuation-based tier rather than the flat existing-residence fee
Required documents
- RequiredContractor Electrical Permit Application (State of Idaho DOPL)Purchased online at dbs.idaho.gov as of January 1, 2023; includes the Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule) used to calculate the fee
- OptionalHomeowner Electrical Permit Application (State of Idaho DOPL)Alternative to the contractor application if the homeowner is personally performing the EV charger circuit installation on their own primary/secondary residence
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Residence / Modular, Manufactured or Mobile Homes / Detached Shop (typical dedicated EV charger circuit added to an existing home) | $65 base fee, plus $10 per additional branch circuit beyond the one circuit included in the base fee | Idaho DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule), Rev. 8/17/2022 — directly fetched and reviewed this session; confirmed no distinct EV-charger/EVSE line item exists on the statewide fee worksheet |
| Temporary Construction Services (200 amp or less, one location) — if applicable during installation | $65 | Idaho DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet |
| Requested Inspection (findings or inspector consultation) | $65.00 per hour | Idaho DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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