Building permits in Boise, Idaho
Of the 13 common home projects we have verified in Boise, 7 need a permit outright and 6 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
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Verified against official sources- Project types verified
- 13
- in Boise
City of Boise Planning and Development Services, Building Division
- 150 N Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702
- Phone: (208) 608-7070
- Official permit page
- Permit portal
- Official fee schedule
Look up a permit in Boise
Boise runs an online permit portal. Many local portals let you check application status, search permit records, and view inspection results without calling the office.
What needs a permit in Boise
Of the 13 common home projects we have verified in Boise, 7 need a permit outright and 6 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
| Project | Permit needed? | Threshold | Typical fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Remodel Permit | It depends | Before removing wall coverings to the framing, building a wall, relocating fixtures, or... | Plumbing: $33.00 base fee plus $12.50 per fixture (FY27 Plumbing Code Fee Schedule) |
| Deck Permit | It depends | deck height above grade at any point | Building permit fee from Table No. 1-A by valuation (e.g |
| Electrical Permit | Permit required | Any size | Single branch circuit: $57.00 (Table 2-b) |
| EV Charger Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...but not limited to, wall heaters, residential electric car outlets" $57.00 (Table... |
| Fence Permit | It depends | fence height | Building permit fee from Table No. 1-A by valuation (e.g |
| HVAC Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...or appliance (including furnaces, air conditioners, mini-split systems): $57.00... |
| Patio Permit | It depends | concrete patio height above grade | Building permit fee from Table No. 1-A by valuation (e.g |
| Plumbing Permit | Permit required | Any size | $33.00 base permit fee plus $12.50 each per fixture (e.g |
| Pool Permit | It depends | prefabricated pools only; in-ground and deeper pools need a permit | Building permit fee from Table No. 1-A by valuation (e.g |
| Roof Replacement Permit | Permit required | Any size | Building permit fee from Table No. 1-A by valuation (e.g |
| Shed Permit | It depends | floor area of a one-story detached accessory structure | Building permit fee from Table No. 1-A by valuation (e.g |
| Solar Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...Solar Photovoltaic Systems plan review/inspections building permit fee: $171, plus... |
| Water Heater Permit | Permit required | Any size | Plumbing: $33.00 base fee plus "Water heaters $12.50 Each" (FY27 Plumbing Code Fee... |
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Boise permit fees compared with nearby Idaho localities
| Idaho locality | Deck Permit | HVAC Permit | Electrical Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | Building permit fee from Table No. 1-A by valuation (e.g | ...air conditioners, mini-split systems): $57.00 (Table... | Single branch circuit: $57.00 (Table 2-b) |
Each cell is the opening clause of that Idaho jurisdiction's own fee schedule; the full wording and source sit on each permit page.
Boise permit questions, answered from the data
- Do you need a permit in Boise?
- For most projects, yes. Of the 13 permit types we have verified for Boise, 7 always require a permit (for example an electrical permit), 6 depend on size or scope (a bathroom remodel permit, for instance). Each Boise permit type's page states the exact rule and its source.
- How much does a permit cost in Boise?
- Boise publishes a fee for 13 of the 13 permit types we cover, each quoted on its page from the jurisdiction's own schedule (linked on every page that carries one). Fees are set by City of Boise Planning and Development Services, Building Division; we do not estimate or mark them up.
- Where do you apply for a permit in Boise?
- City of Boise Planning and Development Services, Building Division issues permits in Boise, with an online portal for applications, plan uploads and status checks, and takes questions at (208) 608-7070. The Boise official page and portal are linked in the office section above.
How the Boise pages were verified. 13 permit types, 3 distinct official sources, most recently checked . Every rule is read from City of Boise Planning and Development Services, Building Division or the applicable code and cited on its page; anything we could not confirm for Boise is marked rather than estimated. How we verify.