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Demolition Permit in McCall, Idaho

Required for demolition of structures within the City of McCall. A final inspection by the Building Official is required, and the site must be returned to a safe and natural condition.

Verified 2026-07-07 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Demolition of any building, residence, or structure within the McCall Area requires a permit
  • Site must be brought back to a safe and natural condition after demolition
  • If the building is on Payette Lakes Recreational Water and Sewer District (PLRWSD) sewer service, the district must be contacted regarding disconnection guidance

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Demo Permit Fee (Combined CED & Public Works Fees)Resolution 24-11 Comprehensive Fee Schedule, eff. July 25, 2024
$200

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Building Official verifies the site has been returned to a safe and natural condition

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

Tips

  • Contact PLRWSD at (208) 634-4111 before demolition if the structure is connected to their sewer service.
  • An Erosion Control Plan is only required for properties within the Shoreline or River Environs Zone.
  • The $200 demo permit fee is a flat combined CED and Public Works fee, not valuation-based.

Frequently asked questions

McCall requires a demolition permit for: Demolition of any building, residence, or structure within the McCall Area requires a permit; Site must be brought back to a safe and natural condition after demolition; If the building is on Payette Lakes Recreational Water and Sewer District (PLRWSD) sewer service, the district must be contacted regarding disconnection guidance. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of McCall Building Department (Community & Economic Development) at (208) 634-7142 before starting work.

The demolition permit fee is a flat $200, per the Resolution 24-11 Comprehensive Fee Schedule (combined CED and Public Works fees).

McCall does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of McCall Building Department (Community & Economic Development) at (208) 634-7142 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Demo Permit Application; Safety Plan. Depending on your project, McCall may also ask for: Erosion Control Plan; Demo Guidelines Form. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

McCall requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: 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.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-07.

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.