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Building Permit Information

If you build ANY STRUCTURE over 200 square feet (small shed), you MUST have an approved building permit.

Below you will find the appropriate applications and order of processes.​​​​

Building Permit Process

Filling Application Form

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Submit the appropriate application to the City of Potlatch along with your construction plans.

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The City will then submit your application and plans to the City's Building Inspector at Latah County.

Engineer Reviewing Blueprint

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Latah County Inspector will then review the application and building plans. If changes are needed, they will contact the name on the application. If they approve the application and the plans, you will pay the permit fee to the City of Potlatch and City Hall will then issue you a Building Permit.

BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FORMS

BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

Min./Max Set Back Requirements

Building Valuation & Fee Schedule

Building Permit Application

Pole Building Permit

Roof/Siding/Window Permit

Mechanical Permit

Deck Permit

Stairs, Landings, Guardrails, Handrails Information

Mobile Home Permit Application

Mobile Home Instructions Handout

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MECHANICAL permits need to get an electrical permit from the State of Idaho. 

PLUMBING& ELECTRICAL Permits must be applied for through the Idaho Division of Building Safety.

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Click on the link below to download the State Permits:

http://dbs.idaho.gov/permits/index.html

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CityZoningMap​​

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BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE #516

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Resolution 2025-9-22

Building Valuations & Fees

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BUILDING INSPECTOR:

Latah County

Office telephone (208) 883-7220

Hours: Monday - Friday

If you require extra telephone conversations with Latah County or site visits, you may be charged an extra $50.00 per hour.

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Any structure that you build: decks, stairs, additions, garages, storage sheds over 200 sq. ft., remodeling inside your home, windows or roofs MUST have an approved building permit before anything can be constructed.

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