Administrative overview · FIPS 16023
Butte 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
Butte County Planning and Zoning / Building Department
For a project in or near Butte 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
208-527-4516; Building Inspector Craig Wornek: 208-317-7065
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
159 N Idaho Street, Suite 105, Arco, ID 83213
Operating hours
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 AM-noon and 1:00-5:00 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM-1:30 PM
Review expectation
Approved permits are typically issued in 3-4 business days when the submission is complete.
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 Butte County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Butte County Planning and Zoning / Building Department 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?
No verified online portal was located in the reviewed public materials. Contact 208-527-4516; Building Inspector Craig Wornek: 208-317-7065 and request the current application route before preparing a final submittal.
How long might review take?
Approved permits are typically issued in 3-4 business days when the submission is complete.
How are inspections scheduled?
The permit holder or agent must notify the building inspector 48 hours before each inspection. Call Building Inspector Craig Wornek at 208-317-7065. Required stages include footing, foundation, framing, energy, sheetrock, and final inspection; no occupancy occurs before final inspection.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
2018 International Residential Code (IRC) and 2018 International Building Code (IBC); inspections also reference the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code. No building permit is required for re-roofing, storage sheds under 200 square feet, signs permitted by ordinance, and items determined exempt by the building official or county commissioners; electrical or plumbing permits may still be required. Fences over six feet have a separate permit fee.