Boise, Idaho

Boise Roof, Siding, Window, Fence, and Pool Permit Guide

Boise residential permit valuation policy covers residential additions, alterations, repairs, accessory dwelling units, storage buildings, carports, patio covers, roofing, siding, pools, concrete, windows, fences, and decks.

Project

Roof, Siding, Window, Fence, and Pool Permits

Location

Boise, Idaho

Last reviewed

April 26, 2026

Permit takeaway

Boise's residential valuation policy identifies roofing, reroofing, siding, pools, concrete, windows, fences, decks, patio covers, carports, storage buildings, ADUs, additions, alterations, and repairs as residential permit valuation categories.

Zoning and placement

Exterior projects can involve planning review, setbacks, historic approvals, and site-specific conditions before building approval.

Building and trade review

Permit fees are calculated using the higher of applicant-provided project valuation or the city's base residential valuation where applicable.

Call before applying when

Call before applying if the project includes reroofing, siding, window changes, fences, decks, pools, concrete, patio covers, carports, storage buildings, or ADU-related work.

Documents to prepare

Inspection planning

Official sources

This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.