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Inspection Request

City Building Inspectors are certified individuals who check for compliance with approved plans and specifications and applicable building codes in the course of construction, installation and repair of buildings and structures to protect the public’s health, safety and general welfare.  The city’s inspection hotline allows homeowner’s and contractors to request inspections by identifying themselves and their project on a recording system at their convenience. 

Please call the inspection hotline for inspections. 

Do not call the inspectors directly to schedule an inspection. 

Inspection hotline (208) 372-2344

Please provide the following information when you call:

  • Name of the person calling

  • Business name

  • Contact number

  • Name of the project

  • Permit number

  • Address for location of project including building or unit number when applicable

  • Requested inspection type

  • Time/Date request

Inspections called into the hotline prior to 8AM will be scheduled for the same day.

Those inspections called in to the hotline after 8AM will be scheduled for the following day.