City Building Permits
Worley, ID - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Worley, Idaho. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All land within Worley city limits. Small city in southwest Kootenai County, 28 miles south of Coeur d'Alene.
- Department
- City of Worley City Hall
- Address
- 9936 W. E Street, Worley, ID 83876 (mailing: P.O. Box 219, Worley, ID 83876)
- Phone
- 208-686-1258
- Website
- http://www.cityofworley.org/
Application Process
- Contact Worley City Hall at 208-686-1258 to confirm permit requirements.
- Visit City Hall at 9936 W. E Street during business hours (Mon 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tue-Thu 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Fri 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.).
- Obtain and complete applicable permit application.
- Submit application with required documents and pay fees.
- Permit issued; inspections scheduled as work progresses.
- Final inspection completed.
Typical processing time: Not publicly stated
Source: City of Worley City Hall
General Requirements
Per Idaho IBC and IRC; new construction, additions, alterations; contact city hall for specifics
Required Documents
- Contact city hall for current requirements
- Permit validity
- Not publicly stated
- Building code
- Idaho 2018 IBC and 2018 IRC (presumed per state law; confirm with city hall)
- Contractor requirements
- Idaho contractor registration required; electrical and plumbing via Idaho DBS
Fees
- Payment note
- Contact city hall at 208-686-1258
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Worley City Hall to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 208-686-1258 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Typical inspection sequence: Per Idaho 2018 IBC/IRC
Additional Resources
- Building code: Idaho 2018 IBC and 2018 IRC (presumed per state law; confirm with city hall)
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Kootenai County (surrounding unincorporated area)
- License lookup guide: Idaho Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Idaho Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Idaho hub: Idaho Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Worley City Hall before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Worley Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Worley, ID?
- Per Idaho IBC and IRC; new construction, additions, alterations; contact city hall for specifics
- How do I apply for a building permit in Worley, ID?
- 1. Contact Worley City Hall at 208-686-1258 to confirm permit requirements. 2. Visit City Hall at 9936 W. E Street during business hours (Mon 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tue-Thu 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Fri 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.). 3. Obtain and complete applicable permit application. 4. Submit application with required documents and pay fees. 5. Permit issued; inspections scheduled as work progresses. 6. Final inspection completed.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Worley, ID?
- Typical processing time is Not publicly stated.
- What work is exempt from building permits in Worley, ID?
- The following work is generally exempt: Agricultural buildings used solely for agriculture (per Idaho state law); Idaho standard exemptions apply. Note: Confirm with city hall
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Worley, ID?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: 208-686-1258.
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