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Permit Information

  • General Permit Information

    The minimum lot area for any dwelling unit, single- or multi-family, within the unincorporated areas of the county shall be one acre (see 9-4-2, of the Cassia County Code for exceptions)


    Building Without A Permit

    Penalty: It shall be unlawful to commence construction of any structure requiring the issuance of a building permit without having first obtained a building permit Failure to procure the proper permit or inspections shall also result in a monetary penalty equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the permit or inspection fee being imposed in addition to the standard fee at the time the permit or inspection is issued or performed (11-1-4 C, Cassia County Code).


    Common Setback Requirements

    See Cassia County Code 9-8-2 (these setbacks do not apply to subdivision lots) · Minimum Front & Street Side Setbacks (including corner lots) · 54 feet from center of the adjoining street. · Yard Rear & Interior Side Setbacks: · 15 feet (except in Industrial Commercial (IC) Zone—5 feet setback is required) · Accessory Buildings from other structures require at least 10 feet.


    Permits Required

    • Building permits are required on any one-story detached accessory structure that exceed 200 square feet in overall floor area (see 2012 IRC for exceptions)
    • Building permits are required for any person, firm, or corporation desiring to construct, erect, relocate, or remodel a building covered under the terms of the International Building Code as adopted by the county (11-1-4, Cassia County Code)
    • Manufactured/Mobile Homes require a placement permit prior to installation and must meet HUD requirements if manufactured prior to June 15, 1976 (9-9-4 L, Cassia County Code; Title 44, Chapter 25 Idaho Code)
    • Agricultural Siting Permits are issued on all structures designed and constructed to house farm implements, hay, grain, poultry, livestock or other horticultural products.
      • If structure used for any purpose other than to house farm implements, hay, grain, poultry, livestock or other horticultural products a building permit is required.
      • Agricultural buildings shall not be places of human habitation or a place of employment where agricultural products are processed, treated or packaged; nor shall it be a place used by the public (9-2-2, Cassia County Code)


    INSPECTIONS REQUIRED BY BUILDING INSPECTOR
    Request for inspections must be given at least six (6) business hours in advance.
    BUILDINGS
    ✔Setbacks
    ✔ Footings
    ✔ Foundation
    ✔ Rough Framing
    ✔ Energy
    ✔ Wall Board/Gypsum Board
    ✔ Project/Energy FINAL

    MANUFACTURED HOMES
    ✔ Setbacks
    ✔ Footings
    ✔ Foundation
    ✔ Block & Tie-Down
    ✔ FINAL

    For Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC Inspections & Permits
    Idaho Dept. of Building Safety online: http://dbs.idaho.gov/permits
    Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC: 1-800-955-3044
    Inspection Request Line: 1-800-839-9239