Pocatello Building Permit Fees

Building Permit Fees (effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026)

A summary of the building permit fees for the City of Pocatello are listed below. For a full description of the building permits and their fees, please access our Construction Trade Fees (PDF).

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To apply for a building permit, please submit an application through the eTRAKiT portal.

Plan Review Fees

Classification Fee
Residential 35% of the building permit fee
Commercial 65% of the building permit fee

Building Permit Fees

Total Valuation Fee
$1 – $500 $23.50
$501 – $2,000 $23.50 for the first $500 +
$3.05 for each additional $100
$2,001 – $25,000 $69.25 for the first $2,000 +
$14.00 for each additional $1000
$25,001 – $50,000 $391.75 for the first $25,000 +
$10.10 for each additional $1000
$50,001 – $100,000 $643.75 for the first $50,000 +
$7.00 for each additional $1000
$100,001 – $500,000 $993.75 for the first $100,000 +
$5.60 for each additional $1000
$500,001 – $1,000,000 $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 +
$4.75 for each additional $1000
$1,000,001 and higher $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 +
$3.65 for each additional $1000

New Residential Mechanical Permit Fees

Square Footage Fee
Up to 1,500 square feet $130
1,501 to 2,500 square feet $195
2,501 to 3,500 square feet $260
3,501 to 4,500 square feet $325
Over 4,500 square feet $325 +
$65 for each additional 1,000 square feet
(or portion thereof)

New Residential Plumbing Permit Fees

Square Footage Fee
Up to 1,500 square feet $130
1,501 to 2,500 square feet $195
2,501 to 3,500 square feet $260
3,501 to 4,500 square feet $325
Over 4,500 square feet $325 +
$65 for each additional 1,000 square feet
(or portion thereof)

New Residential Electrical Permit Fees

Square Footage Fee
Up to 1,500 square feet $130
1,501 to 2,500 square feet $195
2,501 to 3,500 square feet $260
3,501 to 4,500 square feet $325
Over 4,500 square feet $325 +
$65 for each additional 1,000 square feet
(or portion thereof)

General Permit Fees

Permit Fee
Irrigation System
     Residential $65
     Commercial See Plumbing Fee Schedule below
Re-Roof or Roof Overlay
     Residential $65
     Commercial See Building Permit Fees above
Demolition $65
Fence Permit $65

Electrical Permit Fees

Permit Fee
Temporary Service $65
Service Reconnect $65
Solar Voltaic Electrical Services
     Residential $65
     Commercial $65
Residential Services  
     Existing residence $65 +
$10 per additional branch circuit
     Electric Space Heating & A/C $65
     Service upgrade or service charge $65
Industrial and Commercial Services  
     Up to $20,000 $65 (permit) +
2% of costs up to $400
     Over $20,000 $65 (permit) +
$400 +
0.5% of costs over $20,000
Electric Signs and Outline Signing $65 per sign
Carnivals or Circuses $65 +
$10 per ride, concession or generator

Mechanical Permit Fees

Permit Fee per Unit
Residential  
     Base Permit $65
     Appliances
 $20 per appliance
     Exhaust or ventilation ducts $15 for first duct +
$5 per additional duct
     Fuel gas piping $5 per appliance outlet
     Hydronic system $5 per zone
Commercial  
     Installation costs up to $20,000 $65 minimum +
2% of total costs up to $400
     Installation costs over $20,000 $65 minimum +
$400 +
1.5% of said costs over $20,000

Plumbing Permit Fees

Permit Fee
Residential $65 per structure +
$10 per fixture
Water and Sewer Lines  
     Water line alone $65
     Sewer line alone $65
     Water and sewer installed together $65
Water Heater $65
Commercial and Industrial  
     Installation costs up to $20,000 $65 minimum +
2% of total costs
     Installation costs over $20,000 $65 minimum +
2% of total costs up to $20,000 +
1.5% of total costs over $20,000

Inspections and Other Fees

Service Fee
Inspections outside of normal business hours
(minimum 2 hours)		 $100 per hour
Re-inspection $65 per hour
Other inspections not otherwise covered
(minimum 1 hour)		 $65 per hour
Additional plan review $65 per trade review
  • Re-inspection fee must be paid prior to re-inspection activity.
  • Additional plan review fee must be paid prior to review.
  • Permit fee will be doubled for work started prior to obtaining a required permit.
  • A 2.74% convenience fee will be charged on all card transactions.