Land Use and Building Department
Office Information
Location:
Address: 2280 American Legion Blvd,
Mountain Home, Idaho 83647
Contact:
Office: (208) 587-2142
Fax: (208) 582-2120
Current Events & Information
Planning and Zoning Special Hearing Sept 2,2026
(Agenda)
Public Workshop Items
Discussion regarding Zoning Ordinance Amendment, ZOA-2026-01, an update to the existing Zoning Ordinance text and map to establish compliance with the proposed 2026 Comprehensive Plan
Public Hearing Items
Continuation of Conditional Use Permit, CUP-2025-30, Sunview Dairy, for expansion of an existing Confined Animal Feeding Operation through CAFO-2025-01
CUP-2025-30 and CAFO-2025-01 Supplemental Staff Report 2
https://elmorecounty.org/wp-content/uploads/PZ_CUP-2025-30_Revised-Staff-Report-Addendum-2.pdf
A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) with Master Site Plan (MSP)
for the Desert Ridge Wind-Solar-Storage Project
https://elmorecounty.org/wp-content/uploads/PZ_CUP-2025-30_Revised-Staff-Report-Addendum-2.pdf
Consent/Action Items
Findings of Facts, Conclusions of Law, and Order–CUP-2025-29 for Soles Rest Solar, LLC
https://elmorecounty.org/wp-content/uploads/3.-CUP-2025-26-Soles-Rest-FCO.pdf
Findings of Facts, Conclusions of Law, and Order–CUP-2025-18 for SJV Subdivision
https://elmorecounty.org/wp-content/uploads/4.-FC-CUP-2025-18-SJV-Valdivia_Subdivision.pdf
Approve Minutes from July 23, 2026.
Approve Minutes from July 30,2026, Special Meeting
https://elmorecounty.org/wp-content/uploads/6.-July-30-2026-Minutes.pdf
General Information
The Land Use and Building Department supports responsible growth and development in Elmore County. We assist residents with matters related to planning, zoning, building permits, ordinances, and flood control. Our daily work focuses on protecting public health, safety, and welfare through the enforcement of the Elmore County Zoning and Development Ordinance.
Our staff is here to serve the public, and we encourage you to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Public Records Requests
To submit a Public Records Request, please email:
[email protected]
Building Inspection Information
Inspections must be scheduled at least one business day in advance, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm
Same-day inspections are not available.Mountain area inspections (including Atlanta, Pine–Featherville, Prairie, and surrounding areas) are conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Inspections in the Glenns Ferry, Grand View, King Hill, Hammett, Mountain Home, and Mayfield areas are conducted on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
ATTENTION
ELMORE COUNTY WILL NEVER ASK FOR PAYMENT VIA WIRE TRANSFER
Following amendments from the 2025 legislative session, changes to Idaho Code Title 42 may affect when a water right is required for domestic wells in certain situations. The most significant updates apply to new groundwater uses connected to subdivision developments.
For domestic wells that are not part of a subdivision, landowners may still use up to 13,000 gallons of groundwater per day and irrigate up to one-half acre of land without a documented water right. Obtaining a formal water right remains optional if a landowner chooses to pursue one.
All new subdivision developments should review Title 42 requirements and consult with the Idaho Department of Water Resources to determine whether a water right will be required for the project.
When submitting an application to the Elmore County Land Use and Building Department, applicants must provide confirmation from IDWR indicating whether a water right is required for the proposed development.
For additional guidance, visit IDWR’s Domestic Exemption information page: https://idwr.idaho.gov/domestic-exemption/
If you have questions, please contact the Elmore County Land Use and Building Department for assistance.
IMPACT FEES ARE NOW IN EFFECT
Please contact the office for more information