Land Use and Building Department

■ Planning & Zoning ■ Building ■ Code Enforcement

Please be aware that the County offices will be closed on January 21, 2019 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Welcome to the Elmore County Land Use and Building page.

Office: 208.587.2142 ext. 502
Fax: 208.587.2120
Address: 520 East 2nd South
Mountain Home, Idaho 83647

Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday

It is recommended that individuals schedule appointments with the Land Use and Building Department.
Land Use and Building Map

NOTE: Construction waste dumping at the county waste transfer facility in Pine, Atlanta, Prairie and Glenns Ferry is not allowed.  Construction waste shall only be disposed at approved locations.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE EXTENSION FOR EACH OFFICE IN THE COUNTY HAVE CHANGED

Land Use and Building Department Staff

Department Director / Planner
Beth Bresnahan
Extension 1256

Planner
Diana Clark
Extension 1269

Administrative Assistant
Kacey Ramsauer
Extension 1254

Building Official/Code Enforcement
Clint Ericson
Extension 1246

GENERAL INFORMATION

The purpose of the Land Use and Building Department is to assist the citizens of Elmore County in all land use issues relating to Planning, Zoning, Building, Ordinances, and Flood Control.  The Department is here to help the public, feel free to contact staff with any questions or concerns.

The Planning and Zoning Commission usually meets twice monthly at the War Memorial Hall, 515 East 2nd South, on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. The exact dates and times will be posted on the Land Use and Building Department front door not later than 48 hours prior to each meeting.  Citizens wanting to receive all Public Notices issued from the Land Use and Building Department should call 587-2142 ext 502, or send their email address to the Administrative Assistant. Please indicate “Public Notice Request” in the subject area.
Code Enforcement Complaint Forms are available at the Land Use and Building Department office.  Code complaints that are called in or submitted will need to have a Complaint Form filled out, you can submit the form to Code Enforcement.  Click here for additional information.
Geographic Information System (GIS) data, maps and aerial photos are available from the department.

When requesting information regarding -property in Elmore County, please fill out this form: Property Information Request and submit to the Director,  We will do research on the property and prepare a written response.

BUILDING

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION LINKS

LINKS TO DOCUMENTS AND OTHER WEBSITES

Document Links

Maps

Applications

Faxed applications are not accepted.  Fees must be paid and application material must be complete before any public hearing is scheduled.

Neighborhood meetings are required for comprehensive plan amendments, variances, conditional uses, zoning map amendments, expansions or extensions of nonconforming uses and subdivisions.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to schedule a pre-application meeting with Land Use and Building staff.

Forms

Elevation Certificates

Flood Zone Information

Helpful Links