Boise Planning and Development Services issues building permits under the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) as adopted by Idaho. Most structural work, additions, decks over 30 inches, and mechanical/electrical/plumbing changes require permits through the city portal.
Boise enforces the IBC, IRC, IMC, IPC, and NEC as adopted statewide by the Idaho Division of Building Safety under IDAPA 07.03. The city adds local amendments for Foothills hillside construction and floodplain areas near the Boise River. Permits are required for new construction, additions, structural alterations, decks higher than 30 inches, retaining walls over 4 feet, roofing replacement, and most MEP work. Minor repairs, painting, flooring, and non-structural finish work are exempt. Applications go through the Planning and Development Services online portal at pds.cityofboise.org with plan review typically 10-15 business days for residential.
Work without a permit incurs double-fee penalty plus possible stop-work order. Failure to call for inspection can require destructive exposure of concealed work.
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