Compliance for a Building Permit

The required documents for a Building Permit are listed below.  It will be necessary for you to visit the Development Services (DSD) office and meet with a Planner Monday thru Friday, 8:00A.M to 4:00 P.M.  Please provide the necessary documentation at the time of your visit .

• Deed or Sales Agreement with legal description is required only if recently purchased or if the legal description or ownership has changed with the last 60 days;

• A site plan with location of existing structures and the proposed new structure showing approximate distances from the proposed structure to the property boundaries and names of adjacent roads;

• Two (2) sets of complete building plans drawn 1/4" to 1" scale;

• A Southwest District Health Department Septic Permit;

• Access approval from local highway jurisdiction (Approach Permit ){page 111/142} (Jurisdiction Contacts);

• A RES Check (Energy Conservation Compliance Worksheet, www.energycodes.gov) and/or a COM Check.

• A Manual J  is a requirement for a new residence or a new "conditioned" structure;

• $70 zoning compliance fee will be collected at the time the application is submitted (we accept cash, checks and credit cards for your convenience).

Additional Documentation

Depending on the project, an applicant may also be required to provide the following documentation:

• A Mechanical Permit  New Construction     Commercial Construction     Retro Construction      Mechanical Permit Procedures     Credit Card Authorization Form

• Access approval from the local fire district jurisdiction, if the furthest point of the house is more than 150 feet from the edge of the public right-of-way.

• A fire district permit is also required for all proposed residential structures that have access onto a private road.

• Certificate of the private road or driveway may be required by a professional engineer certifying the driveway surface meets Canyon County Standards.

• Certification acceptable to the Development Services Department Director certifying the private road sign has been installed to meet agency standards.

• Copy of the recorded Road User's Maintenance Agreement and recorded easement (required if access road is private).

• Elevation Certificate and Development Permit    (required if structure is located in a flood plain).

• Any other documentation identified by the Planner.

• Additional requirements or conditions are assigned as the results of a public hearing.

• If you are building in the Nampa or Caldwell Impact Areas, addresses should be assigned from that city.

• Manufactured Home Application

  • Ad Valorem (Showing that taxes are current.)

  • Pre-1976 Rehab Form    signed by the State of Idaho (visit their website for complete details).

• Manufactured Home/Mobile Building Permit Application 

*This should also be accompanied by all of the zoning compliance requirements.