Building/Living in Idaho County

On February 18, 2020 the Board of Idaho County Commissioners adopted by Resolution 2020-03, a Comprehensive Plan.  The Board of County Commissioners also approved and adopted Idaho County Ordinance 67, establishing and classifying all land in the unincorporated areas of Idaho County as multi-use with no restrictions except for Idaho County Ordinance 70 pertaining to subdivisions and Idaho County Ordinance 53 pertaining to mobile and manufactured homes.  All Idaho County ordinances, as well as the Comprehensive Plan, can be found online at www.idahocounty.org.

At present, the only building requirements in Idaho County for properties outside of city limits or city ‘areas of impact” are State requirements. The following contact information is provided to assist property owners in determining the proper course of action.

Sewer & Energizing Permits-North Central Public Health, 208-983-2842

Well Drilling Permits-Contract your Well Driller or Idaho Dept. of Water Resources, 208-762-2800
Plumbing Permits-Contact your Plumbing Contractor or visit http://dopl.idaho.gov, 208-334-3233
Electrical Permits-Contact your Electrical Contractor or visit http://dopl.idaho.gov. 208-334-3233

For information on water rights, please contact the Idaho Dept. of Water Resources at 208-287-4800

Kathy M. Ackerman, Clerk
Idaho County Commissioners.