Administrative overview · FIPS 16013
Blaine County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Blaine County Building Services
For a project in or near Blaine County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
208-788-5573, extension 1125
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
County Annex Building, 219 South First Avenue, Suite 208, Hailey, ID 83333
Operating hours
Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
Review expectation
Ask the agency for its current review estimate
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Blaine County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Blaine County Building Services is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact 208-788-5573, extension 1125.
How long might review take?
A typical review timeline was not verified. Ask the agency for its current completeness and review estimate.
How are inspections scheduled?
Call 208-788-5573, extension 1125, and leave a message with all pertinent information to request a building inspection.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
The county publishes a 2018 Building Code and a 2018 Fire Code Ordinance effective April 6, 2021, plus Blaine County Ordinance 2024-03; the public page does not identify a newer 2026 code edition. N/A; Blaine County provides an agricultural-building FAQ and application materials, but the public page did not expose the exemption criteria in readable text.