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Kootenai County building and planning divisions warn staffing shortages may cause delays

by CAROLYN BOSTICK
Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 1:06 AM

COEUR d’ALENE ­— Staff at Kootenai County’s building and planning divisions warn that people looking to obtain permits and set up inspections may experience delays in the next few months due to staffing shortages.

Community Development Director David Callahan supervises the divisions and said they are currently operating with a “shoestring staff” at the moment. 

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