Published on September 22, 2025
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.
- Building Permits: McCall recommends that building permits be submitted to Valley County on or after January 2, 2026, unless they are small permits that can be completed by the end of the year.
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.
