Pergola & Patio Cover in Boise, ID
Boise Pergolas connects homeowners in Boise and the surrounding area with local pergola & patio cover providers.
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Boise, Idaho's capital, has about 237,200 residents (American Community Survey 2024 5-year). The median home was built in 1986, about 42% of homes date from before 1980, and about 63% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Boise City Code sets a 20 psf ground snow load, a 25 psf minimum roof snow load and a 24-inch frost line for homes. The Boise area's normal annual snowfall is 17.6 inches (NWS, 1991-2020), and an attached patio cover always needs a city permit.
A Pergola or Patio Cover in Boise, Idaho
Boise: Key Facts and Sources
| Population | About 237,200 (237,242) (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 5-year), via Census Reporter) |
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| Age of homes | Median year built 1986; about 42% built before 1980 (44,682 of 106,279 housing units) (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 5-year), via Census Reporter) |
| Owner-occupied homes | About 63% (63,910 of 101,178); median home value $484,800 (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 5-year), via Census Reporter) |
| Snow load and frost depth | Ground snow load 20 psf; roofs designed for at least 25 psf; frost line 24 inches; design wind speed 90 mph (Source: Boise City Code 9-1B-33, Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria) |
| Normal annual snowfall | 17.6 inches (1991-2020 normal, Boise area) (Source: National Weather Service, Boise Weather Forecast Office, Annual Snow Totals) |
ZIP codes covered: 83702, 83703, 83704, 83705, 83706, 83709, 83713, 83716
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Pergola & Patio Cover in Boise: Questions
Does a pergola in Boise need a building permit?
It depends on the type. The City of Boise requires a permit for any attached patio cover, whatever its size, and for freestanding structures over 200 square feet, which it usually treats as pole construction designed by an Idaho licensed engineer. Call the city at 208-608-7070 if unsure.
How much snow does a Boise pergola roof have to carry?
Boise City Code 9-1B-33 sets a 20 psf ground snow load and requires roofs to be designed for at least 25 psf. An open lattice holds little snow, but a solid cover or closed louvers do, so ask the provider for the rated load.