Unincorporated Nez Perce County

Building permits are required for all construction projects in unincorporated Nez Perce County, including new residential and commercial construction, remodels, renovations, repairs, alterations, demolition, accessory buildings, septic system installation and repair, land development projects, and boundary line adjustments.

Note: Contact Nez Perce County Department of Planning and Building Services to verify whether specific work is exempt from permit requirements.

Building code

2018 International Building Code (IBC) with Idaho amendments; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) with Idaho amendments; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) with Idaho amendments; NFPA Standards as adopted by Idaho

Contractor requirements

Contractors must be registered with Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) for projects exceeding $2,000 in value (materials + labor). Minimum $300,000 single-limit General Liability insurance required.

Source: Nez Perce County Department of Planning and Building Services ↗

1. 01
   Contact Nez Perce County Department of Planning and Building Services to determine permit requirements for your project.
2. 02
   Prepare all required application documents and plans in accordance with county standards.
3. 03
   Submit application and supporting documents to the county.
4. 04
   County staff reviews for completeness and code compliance.
5. 05
   Schedule and complete required inspections as project progresses.
6. 06
   Obtain final inspection approval before occupying or using the structure.

Typical processing time: Processing times vary by project scope; contact county for specific timelines.

Source: Nez Perce County Department of Planning and Building Services ↗

• 208-799-3197 (phone)

Typical sequence: County offers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and final inspections upon project completion.

Source: Nez Perce County Department of Planning and Building Services ↗