News

Starting January 1, 2026, new ordinances will go into effect for properties located in unincorporated Valley County. 

These impact short term rental permitting, placement permitting, signage, dark sky ordinances, floodplain ordinances, building permits, and waterways ordinances. 

All permits can be obtained at the Valley County Cascade Annex, 700 S. Main in Cascade

Forms and additional information can be found at https://www.co.valley.id.us/departments/PlanningZoning 

If you have questions, the County team is here to help as we move to these new ordinances. 

📞 (208) 382-7115 or (208) 382-7116

📧 cherrick@valleycountyid.gov

When in doubt, reach out. These updates are new for everyone, and support is just a phone call away.

Valley County Adopts New McCall Impact Area Boundary

Valley County has adopted the new McCall Impact Area Boundary, which will take effect on January 1, 2026. Beginning on this date, Valley County will assume administration of all permitting in the unincorporated areas of Valley County previously managed by the City of McCall.

It is the County’s intention to have an updated Comprehensive Plan and amended ordinances in place by January 1, 2026.

A public hearing on the updated Comprehensive Plan and ordinances will be held before the Planning & Zoning Commission on October 23, 2025, at 4:00 pm. A separate hearing with the Board of County Commissioners will be scheduled at a later date.

During the transition period, property owners should note:

• Land Use Applications: The City of McCall will not accept new (one cycle) land use applications after October 7, 2025. Land Use applications will need to be held for submittal to Valley County on or after January 2, 2026. The updated Valley County Comprehensive Plan and ordinances will be applicable to applications submitted to Valley County. Applications submitted to the City of McCall will NOT be forwarded to Valley County.

Additional details on how the transition will occur between the City of McCall and Valley County will be shared as they become available. Please stay tuned for updates.

Questions can be directed to Valley County Planning and Zoning at (208) 382-7116.