Division of
Building Safety

Permitting

What is a permit?

A permit grants the holder authorization to perform specific construction and/or installation work. Permits are assigned a unique document number which is required when requesting inspections and approval of the work.

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The law requires you to permit your electrical, plumbing & HVAC work with the Division of Building Safety to ensure compliance with proper installation & safety standards.

Call 1-800-955-3044 to verify what permits are required for your jobsite.

Apply for permits Online or visit any of our offices.

Licensing

Contractors and their employees must be properly licensed with the Division of Building Safety in order to perform the requested work.

Apply for licenses at any of our offices.

Guidelines for Requesting Special Accommodations [PDF]

Payment Options

Online: Master Card or Visa

In our office: Cash, Check, Master card or Visa

Jurisdiction Info

Public Works Contractors licensees and Construction Manager licensees have statewide jurisdiction on any project that involves public funding.

A list of electrical, plumbing or HVAC inspectors is available for your reference. Click here to view that list. You may also contact (800) 955-3044.

Inspections

Call 1-800-839-9239 and request an inspection. To do this you will need your permit number and inspection code (IVR).

OR

Go online and login

Select "permits" to search for your permit

Enter your permit number

Click on your permit number

Under actions (on the left) choose "Request Inspection"

Fill in required information

Choose your inspection type

Choose the date

Click on "Add inspection"

Click "Submit"

Verify inspection and click "ok"

Definition List

Notice of Correction (NOC)

A formal notice of items found during the course of an inspection which must be corrected before approval is granted.

Notice of Violation (NOV)

Notice of Violation: a formal notice of at least one specific area of non-compliance with the Idaho Statutes & Rules as administered by the Division of Building Safety.

Enforcement Permit

An Enforcement Permit is issued only by a state inspector and only in cases where a contractor or homeowner has failed to purchase a required permit for work already completed. Fees charged for an Enforcement Permit are double the original amount due to the failure to permit.