Administrative overview · FIPS 16031
Cassia 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
Cassia County Zoning and Building Department
For a project in or near Cassia 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
208-878-7302; inspectors Matt Sagers 208-312-9442 and Ernie Juarez 208-312-7302
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
Cassia County Courthouse, 1459 Overland Avenue, Room 210, Burley, ID 83318
Operating hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 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 Cassia County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Cassia County Zoning and 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?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact 208-878-7302; inspectors Matt Sagers 208-312-9442 and Ernie Juarez 208-312-7302.
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?
For inspections call Matt Sagers at 208-312-9442 or Ernie Juarez at 208-312-7302. Required stages include site/setbacks, footings, foundation, shear wall, rough framing, energy, wallboard, and final. An inspection appointment for work not ready is billed at $30 per hour, one-hour minimum.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
N/A for a named 2026 edition; the current application requires compliance with state and county adopted codes and references International Residential Code inspection sections 109.3, 109.4, and 109.1.5. N/A; the county publishes agricultural zoning waivers for Agricultural Residential, Multiple Use, and Agricultural Prime zones, but these are submission requirements rather than a general building-permit exemption. Separate electrical, plumbing, and HVAC permits are required from Idaho DOPL.