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Commercial Tenant Improvement (TI) / Interior Alteration Permit in McCall, Idaho

McCall does not publish a separate tenant-improvement or commercial-remodel permit product. Interior build-outs and alterations of existing commercial space use the same Commercial Building Checklist, application portal, and valuation-based fee table as new commercial construction (see Commercial Building Permit). The key practical difference, confirmed directly from the Commercial Building Checklist: Design Review by the Planning and Zoning Commission is required only for 'New or Exterior commercial work,' not for interior-only alterations.

Verified 2026-08-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Applies to interior remodels, build-outs, and alterations of existing commercial space that do not add to the building's exterior footprint or building envelope
  • Uses the same Commercial Building Checklist and Permit Application Portal as new commercial construction — McCall does not publish a separate TI-specific checklist, permit type, or fee schedule
  • Design Review by the Planning and Zoning Commission is NOT required for interior-only commercial alterations — the Commercial Building Checklist ties Design Review only to 'New or Exterior commercial work'
  • If the new tenant's proposed use is not directly permitted in the zone (see the Allowed Use table — CC or CBD — in the Commercial Development Guide), a Conditional Use Permit is required regardless of whether any work is exterior
  • Structural Calculations required where load-bearing elements (footings, joists, beams, headers, rafters, braced/shear walls) are affected by the scope of work
  • MEP (mechanical/electrical/plumbing) engineering required where MEP systems are being modified
  • Commercial energy code compliance (COMcheck or equivalent) required where the scope of work triggers IECC compliance
  • Submit application, plans, and required forms through the online Permit Application Portal (app.govwell.com/mccall-id)

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Fee schedule

Building Permit — valuation-based per Resolution 24-11 scheduleResolution 24-11 Comprehensive Fee Schedule, eff. July 25, 2024, 'Building Fees' section — same table applies to new construction and to alterations/TI; there is no separate TI fee line
Same city-wide valuation table used for all building permits: $23.50 (up to $500) through $5,608.75 + $3.65/$1,000 (over $1,000,000)
Plan Review FeeResolution 24-11
65% of the calculated Building Permit fee
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)Resolution 24-11; only required if the tenant's proposed use is not directly permitted in the zone per the Allowed Use table in the Commercial Development Guide
$3,500
Re-inspectionResolution 24-11
$85 per additional inspection

Review timeline

Plan reviewMcCall’s published plan-review target
20–20 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Framing and/or MEP rough-in verified where the scope of work affects structural elements or mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems

  2. 2

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans

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

Tips

  • McCall does not have a separate Tenant Improvement permit or checklist — use the same Commercial Building Checklist and Permit Application Portal as new commercial construction; the practical difference is that interior-only work does not trigger Design Review.
  • If the new tenant's use isn't directly permitted in your zone under the Allowed Use table (Commercial Development Guide), a Conditional Use Permit ($3,500, Resolution 24-11) is still required even for a purely interior build-out.
  • Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits/inspections are issued and inspected by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not the City, for commercial TI work the same as for new construction.
  • Structural Calculations, MEP Engineering, and COMcheck are only required to the extent the scope of work affects those systems — contact the Permit Technician at (208) 634-7052 to confirm exactly what applies to a purely cosmetic interior remodel (paint, flooring, non-structural finishes only).

Frequently asked questions

Only if the work is new construction or affects the exterior of the building. The City's Commercial Building Checklist states Design Review with the Planning and Zoning Commission is required for 'New or Exterior commercial work' — a purely interior tenant improvement does not trigger it.

In McCall, the published Building Permit — valuation-based per Resolution 24-11 schedule is: Same city-wide valuation table used for all building permits: $23.50 (up to $500) through $5,608.75 + $3.65/$1,000 (over $1,000,000). Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 65% of the calculated Building Permit fee; Conditional Use Permit (CUP) — $3,500; Re-inspection — $85 per additional inspection. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

The City's general guidance is to 'allow 4 business weeks for permit issuance,' the same figure used for other building-permit types processed through the same portal and checklist list. Processing can extend during the busy summer season or if submitted documentation is incomplete.

You'll need: Maintenance During Construction Form; Architect (Idaho-licensed) Stamped Plans; Floor Plan; Code Study & Analysis. Depending on your project, McCall may also ask for: MEP Engineering; Structural Calculations; COMcheck (Commercial Energy Check Report); Planning & Zoning / Conditional Use Permit Approval; HOA Approval. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

McCall requires 2 inspection(s) for a commercial tenant improvement (ti) / interior alteration permit, in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of McCall Building Department (Community & Economic Development) ((208) 634-7142).

Apply through City of McCall Building Department (Community & Economic Development) at 216 East Park Street, McCall, ID 83638. Phone: (208) 634-7142, email: rsantiago-govier@mccall.id.us. Office hours: Mon–Fri, City Hall business hours (contact Permit Technician at (208) 634-7052 for scheduling). Official information: https://www.mccall.id.us/228/Building-Department.

McCall, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC); 2020 IRC — Idaho Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC), Parts I, II, III, IX as amended, with Appendices A, B, C, D, and R (Tiny Homes); 2020 IECC — Idaho Energy Conservation Code (residential portion amended); 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC); 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code (based on the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2018 IRC Parts V (Mechanical) and VI (Fuel Gas); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2018 International Fire Code (IFC); 2009 ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities; 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design; 1991 Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; McCall City Code Title 2 (Building Regulations), Chapter 1 — Applicable Codes, as amended by Ordinance 988 (eff. 4/27/2020). Local amendments apply — see the McCall overview page for the full list.

No. McCall processes commercial tenant improvements and interior alterations through the same Commercial Building Checklist and Building Permit application used for new commercial construction — there is no separate TI-specific form, permit type, or fee schedule.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-08-02.

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

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