Building Department

Our Mission Statement

The mission of the Eagle Building & Safety Department is to protect the lives and safety of the residents and visitors of Eagle, preserve the City's quality of life, and contribute to the City's economic development. This is accomplished through the implementation of the Eagle Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Codes as well as Energy, Accessible Design and Zoning Regulations for construction and maintenance of Commercial, Industrial and Residential development within the City.

Building Permits: A building permit is required for New Construction, Additions, Alterations, Relocation, Enlargement, Replacement, Repair, Equipment, Use and Occupancy, Location, Maintenance, Removal, and Demolition of every Residential and Commercial structure or any Appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

Requesting an Inspection


ALL inspection requests must be called in or submitted on-line by 4:00pm to receive an inspection the next business day. Inspection requests called in or submitted on-line after 4:00pm will not be scheduled the following business day.

Inspection Requests called in or submitted on-line after 4:00pm on Friday will be scheduled for the following Tuesday. If a Holiday lands on a Monday, then all Inspections received after 4:00pm on a Friday will be scheduled for the following Wednesday. ALL INSPECTION REQUESTS RECEIVED ON A WEEKEND WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR THE FOLLOWING TUESDAY.

INSPECTION LINE: 208-939-4462

RESIDENTIAL PLAN REVIEW TURN AROUND TIME:

DUE TO VERY HIGH VOLUME OF BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS IN THE CITY OF EAGLE, WE HAVE HAD TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE TO THE REVIEW TURN AROUND TIMES

SINGLE FAMILY HOME, ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, GARAGE/SHOPS & RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS:

SIX (6) WEEKS, WITHOUT REVISIONS, DEPENDING ON VOLUME

 RESIDENTIAL SMALL PROJECTS, SMALL REMODELS, PATIO COVERS, ETC:

FOUR (4) WEEKS, WITHOUT REVISIONS, DEPENDING ON VOLUME

 COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW TURN AROUND TIME:

The estimated time for commercial plan review is 6-8 weeks.

"Foundation Only Permits" are issued on Commercial Projects ONLY.

Adopted Codes:

  • 2018 International Building Code (IBC)
  • 2018 International Residential Code (IRC)
  • 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (with State Amendments – Residential)
  • 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (Commercial)
  • 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
  • 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
  • 2018 International Fuel and Gas Code (IFGC)
  • 2018 International Fire Code (IFC)
  • 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC – NFPA 70)
  • 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code (ISPC - IAPMO)

All Building Codes and State Amendments are effective January 1, 2021.


  1. What is a building permit?
  2. When do you need a permit?
  3. Why get a permit?
  4. How do I get a permit?
  5. What is the City of Eagle's Climate and Geographic Design Criteria?
  6. Protecting Your Home in FIREWISE Communities and Areas
  7. Pole Barn Requirements
  8. What Happens after the Permit is Issued?
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