Summary
Boise's building and planning teams can't keep up with development volume — only two plumbing inspectors cover the whole city, four staff are out on extended medical leave, and permits are slowing down. The council added seven positions and $985K in one-time fixes, all paid by development fees rather than general tax dollars.
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Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1.44 million added to the budget, but covered entirely by higher development fee revenue — no hit to the general fund.
Homeowners, contractors and developers waiting on permits, plus overworked PDS staff.
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