City of Georgetown

A building permit is required for all construction within the City of Georgetown.

• Exempt Agricultural building exemptions (presumed to apply per Idaho state law, but confirm with City Office).
• Exempt Residential fire suppression exemptions for single-family homes and duplexes (2 units max) (presumed, confirm with City).

Note: Georgetown's Ordinance #2006-3 governs exemptions. Confirm applicability of specific exemptions with City Office before proceeding. Separate regulation (Ordinance #70) applies to manufactured/mobile/modular homes.

Building code

Building codes adopted via City Ordinance #2006-3 (Building Permits, Fees, and Measurements). Likely aligns with International Building Code (IBC) consistent with Idaho statewide adoption.

Contractor requirements

Idaho registration requirement applies. Contractors performing work of $2,000 or more must be registered with Idaho Division of Occupational & Professional Licenses (DOPL).

Source: City of Georgetown ↗

1. 01
   Complete Building Permit Application (available from City website).
2. 02
   Prepare Project Specifications (square footage, materials, etc.).
3. 03
   Prepare Site/Plot Plan showing property lines and building location.
4. 04
   Prepare Construction Details.
5. 05
   Submit all required documentation to City Office (382 Main Street, Georgetown).
6. 06
   City Planning reviews application (if applicable).
7. 07
   Application presented to City Council at monthly council meeting for approval.
8. 08
   City Council discusses and votes to approve or deny permit.
9. 09
   Upon Council approval, applicant deposits fees with City Clerk.
10. 10
    Construction may begin only after City Council approval and fees collected.

Typical processing time: Dependent on City Council meeting schedule. Processing may take several weeks to reach the next council meeting.

Source: City of Georgetown ↗

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• (208) 847-2120 (phone)

Typical sequence: Inspection types and sequence governed by City code. Likely standard inspections (framing, rough-in, final) but confirm with City Office.