Zoning Provisions (Where & What is Allowed)

• Mobile Home Parks - Placement of all classes manufactured homes on spaces or lots within an existing approved Mobile Home Park is allowed and requires an Installation Permit.
• Minidoka County (Unincorporated area inside Areas of City Impact) - Installation permits are required and only Class A and B manufactured Homes are permitted.
• Minidoka County (Unincorporated area outside Areas of City Impact) - Installation permits are required and HUD approved homes manufactured after June of 1976, or that comply with the Idaho Manufactured Home Rehabilitation Act are permitted.
• Cities of Rupert, Heyburn, and Paul - Installation permits are required and only Class A Manufactured Homes (double wide on permanent foundation) are permitted where single family residences are allowed.
• City of Acequia - Double wide (newer than 1976) on permanent foundation. All others require a Special Use permit issued by City Council. Installation permit issued by Building Department

Required Permits & Fees

• Septic System permit (for outside city service areas) from:
  Scott Arnell
  South Central District Health Department
  Phone: 208-436-7185 or 208-678-6937
  Hours: 8 to 10 a.m.
• Building/placement permit from the Minidoka County Building Department
  • $150 for Single wide
  • $200 for Multiple section placement permit
  • Additional fee for concrete foundation (cost varies slightly on size of home)
• Electrical permit from the Idaho Department of Labor and Industrial Services
• Plumbing permits for new service and manufactured home connection, from the Idaho Department of Labor and Industrial Services
• Well permit from Idaho Department of Water Resources, call 208-736-3033 for more information

Required Submittals for Placement Permits

• Blocking plan and requirements - can be obtained from manufacturer
• Copy of septic system permit - if not on central or City sewer
• Evidence that hook up fees have been paid - if home is to be connected to City sewer or water
• Foundation plan and specifications - if home is being placed on permanent foundation
• Home information - year, make, model, size of home, and floor plan if new home
• Legal description (if not in a Mobile Home Park)
• Plot or site plan - showing location of home with respects to road right-of-ways, property lines, easements and other buildings
• Proof of ownership ( Deed or Signed Earnest Money Agreement)
• Exterior photos of all sides of the Home. (Does not pertain to New Homes.)
• State of Idaho Rehabilitation Documents - Homes Manufactured Prior to June 15, 1976
• Diagrams identifying Landings and Egress showing dimensions, elevation, handrails/guardrails, and stairs.