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Agricultural Building Permit in Unincorporated Valley County, Idaho

Covers agricultural structures on land in unincorporated Valley County. The Valley County Building Department directs applicants to Planning and Zoning for specifics on qualifying use and process; the department's own fee schedule lists a flat $25.00 Agricultural Permit fee.

Reviewed 2026-07-13 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Contact Valley County Planning and Zoning (208-382-7115) for qualifying-use requirements and process specifics
  • Building Permit Application submitted to the Building Department for the $25.00 Agricultural Permit fee

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Fee schedule

Agricultural PermitValley County Building Department Fees (Revised 11/12/2025)
$25.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Valley County building department
~0–20 business days

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Inspection process

    See the full Unincorporated Valley County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

    Tips

    • The Building Department's own instructions direct agricultural building permit applicants to Planning and Zoning (208-382-7115) for qualifying-use requirements — confirm your structure and acreage qualify before applying.
    • This is a flat $25.00 fee separate from the valuation-based building permit fee schedule.

    Frequently asked questions

    Unincorporated Valley County requires an agricultural building permit for: Contact Valley County Planning and Zoning (208-382-7115) for qualifying-use requirements and process specifics; Building Permit Application submitted to the Building Department for the $25.00 Agricultural Permit fee. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Valley County Building Department at 208-382-7114 before starting work.

    The Agricultural Permit fee is a flat $25.00 per the Valley County Building Department Fees schedule. The Building Department's instructions direct applicants to Planning and Zoning (208-382-7115) for qualifying-use requirements before applying. Source: Valley County Building Department Fees (Revised 11/12/2025); Building Permit Application Information and Instructions (Rev. 5/20/2026), p.6.

    Plan review for an agricultural building permit in Unincorporated Valley County typically runs 0–20 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Valley County Building Department at 208-382-7114.

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

    Apply through Valley County Building Department at 700 S. Main Street, PO Box 1350, Cascade, ID 83611. Phone: 208-382-7114, email: building@valleycountyid.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (inspectors available for public assistance 8:00–10:00 AM; remainder of day governed by daily inspection schedule; after-hours/weekend calls go to voicemail). Official information: https://www.co.valley.id.us/departments/Building.

    Unincorporated Valley County, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted effective January 1, 2021; Valley County Code Title 6 — Building Codes, Regulations & Permits; Valley County Ordinance # 05-02 — Outdoor Lighting Ordinance; Valley County Ordinance # 6-1-9 — sanitary sewer/septic evidence requirement for habitable buildings; Valley County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (FIRM-mapped flood-prone areas); Valley County Best Management Practices (BMP) Ordinance — erosion/sediment control, required before excavation in Riparian Overlay areas. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Valley County overview page for the full list.

    Sources & verification

    Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.

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

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