Frequently Asked Questions

• Ramps built on private property (not in City right-of-way, i.e., sidewalk) may be subject to Idaho's Building Codes. Please contact the Building Safety Department for specific requirements.
• The City does have a Sidewalk Repair Grant program to assist with costs of repair and maintenance of sidewalks in front of your property. The grant application can be found online along with additional details and information on the grant process. For more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 208-735-7248.
• If you have questions about an ADA ramp in the City right-of-way (sidewalks or intersection corner), please contact the Engineering Department at 208-735-7248.

• To request an ADA ramp on public property, please contact the Engineering Department at 208-735-7248.

• The City will need your State of Idaho registration or license number before you can pull permits.
• The State of Idaho requires:
• General Contractors registration through the Bureau of Occupational Licenses.
• Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Public Works, Modular/Manufactured Installers registration through the Division of Building Safety.

• If you are or want to run a business out of your home, please contact the Planning & Zoning office at 208-735-7267. There may be additional regulations for Home Occupations.
• The City of Twin Falls does require some businesses to be licensed:
• Card Rooms
• Pawn Shop
• Auctions & Auctioneers
• Special Events
• Alcohol
• Taxi
• Sound Truck
• Transient Merchants, Vendors, Peddlers & Solicitors
• Private Security
• Going Out of Business
• Daycare Facilities
• Food Concessions & Commercial Displays
• Alcohol Beverage Catering Permits
• Please see the City of Twin Falls City Code Title 3 for more information on each of these licenses.
• For more information regarding the application process, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 208-735-7245.

• The first step to get an alcohol license in the City of Twin Falls is to obtain a State of Idaho Alcohol license.
• Once you have received the State of Idaho license, you will need to obtain a Twin Falls County Alcohol License.
• Once you have received both the State of Idaho & Twin Falls County licenses, you will need to apply for an alcohol license through the City of Twin Falls City Clerk.
• For more information regarding the application process, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 208-735-7245.

• The Building Safety Department handout has information on permit requirements for fences.
• If you still have questions, please contact the Building Safety Department at 208-735-7238.

• Building permits are required for most construction in the City of Twin Falls, see the list of permit requirements.
• What permit do I need? Separate permits are required for each scope of work being performed. For example, framing new or removing existing walls would require a building permit; adding or replacing HVAC duct or gas piping would require a mechanical permit, adding or replacing electrical wiring would need an electrical permit; adding or replacing plumbing piping or fixtures would require a plumbing permit.
• If you have any questions regarding whether a permit is needed and/or what type of permit is needed, please contact the Building Safety Department at 208-735-7238.
• If I am the homeowner doing the work, do I still need a permit? Homeowners doing work on their own primary residence need to follow all applicable codes including obtaining permits ( Building, Electrical, Plumbing, & Mechanical).

All inspections (including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing {MEP}) for projects located within the City of Twin Falls actual city limits will be performed by the City's Building Safety Department.

Projects located within the City of Twin Falls' Area of Impact will have inspections performed by different agencies. The following shows the inspection jurisdiction for each scope of work:

Building inspections will be performed by the Twin Falls County Building Department.

HVAC/Mechanical inspections will be performed by the Twin Falls County Building Department.

Electrical and Plumbing inspections will be performed by Idaho's Division of Building Safety.

The Twin Falls City Council has adopted a city code that helps maintain a safe, clean environment for all citizens in our community. The Code Enforcement and Animal Control officers work to administer a fair and unbiased compliance program.

For further questions, please contact the Code Enforcement department at (208) 735-7335.