Building Departments in Lewiston, Idaho

There are 3 Building Departments in Lewiston, Idaho, serving a population of 32,482 people in an area of 18 square miles. There is 1 Building Department per 10,827 people, and 1 Building Department per 5 square miles.

In Idaho, Lewiston is ranked 25th of 300 cities in Building Departments per capita, and 27th of 300 cities in Building Departments per square mile.

List of Lewiston Building Departments

Find Lewiston, Idaho building departments, planning, permits, zoning, and inspections.

Lewiston Permits 215 D Street Lewiston, ID

Lewiston Zoning 215 D Street Lewiston, ID

Nez Perce County Planning Department 1225 Idaho Street Lewiston, ID

About the Lewiston Building Department

Building Departments in Lewiston, ID are responsible for ensuring safe construction of buildings located in their jurisdictions. Building Departments create building codes and standards for building construction to ensure building safety. The Lewiston DOB is involved in all aspects of construction, including zoning laws, design requirements, building materials, trade and professional license regulation.

You may contact the Building Department for questions about:
  • Lewiston, Idaho building inspection records
  • Contractor license searches
  • Lewiston building codes
  • Building permit violations, appeals, and fines
  • Construction permits and building ordinances
  • Lewiston, ID zoning laws and requirements

Lewiston Building Structure & Housing Statistics

Find Lewiston Residential Housing Units, Occupied Residential Buildings Construction Year, Occupied Residential Buildings Room Characteristics, Occupied Residential Buildings Bedroom Characteristics, and Occupied Residential Building Facility Characteristics. Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2018 ACS 5-Year Estimates.

Lewiston Residential Housing Units
 LewistonNez Perce County
Total Housing Units14,47717,739
Occupied Housing Units13,564 (93.7%)16,302 (91.9%)
Lewiston Occupied Residential Buildings
 LewistonNez Perce County
Single-Family Detached Homes9,311 (68.6%)11,450 (70.2%)
Single-Family Attached Homes572 (4.2%)593 (3.6%)
2 Apartments524 (3.9%)545 (3.3%)
3 or 4 Apartments858 (6.3%)865 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Apartments521 (3.8%)525 (3.2%)
10 or More Apartments739 (5.4%)758 (4.6%)
Mobile Home or Other Type of Housing1,039 (7.7%)1,566 (9.6%)
Lewiston Occupied Residential Buildings Construction Year
 LewistonNez Perce County
2014 or Later55 (0.4%)86 (0.5%)
2010 to 2013214 (1.6%)372 (2.3%)
2000 to 20091,019 (7.5%)1,576 (9.7%)
1980 to 19992,964 (21.9%)3,706 (22.7%)
1960 to 19794,292 (31.6%)4,967 (30.5%)
1940 to 19592,937 (2,937.0%)3,238 (3,238.0%)
1939 or Earlier2,083 (15.4%)2,357 (14.5%)
Lewiston Occupied Residential Buildings Room Characteristics
 LewistonNez Perce County
1 Room209 (1.5%)234 (1.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms8,645 (63.7%)10,460 (64.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms4,513 (33.3%)5,466 (33.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,550 (26.2%)4,422 (27.1%)
8 or More Rooms3,757 (27.7%)4,497 (27.6%)
Lewiston Occupied Residential Buildings Bedroom Characteristics
 LewistonNez Perce County
No Bedroom209 (1.5%)237 (1.5%)
1 Bedroom1,346 (9.9%)1,459 (8.9%)
2 or 3 Bedrooms8,645 (63.7%)10,460 (64.2%)
4 or More Bedrooms3,364 (24.8%)4,146 (25.4%)
Lewiston Occupied Residential Building Facility Characteristics
 LewistonNez Perce County
With Complete Plumbing Facilities13,462 (99.2%)16,192 (99.3%)
With Complete Kitchen Facilities13,364 (98.5%)16,097 (98.7%)