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EV Charger / EVSE Installation Permit in Boise, Idaho

Boise's Residential Electrical Permit fee schedule explicitly lists 'EV outlets' as a covered fixture type under its Single Fixture / Appliance Installation fee table (Table 2-b), giving Boise a real, named, distinct EV charger fee — unlike most jurisdictions, which bill EV chargers only implicitly under a general electrical circuit category. Governed by the 2023 NEC (effective April 26, 2024).

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical permit (424 – Residential Electrical) required for installation of an EV charger/EVSE outlet in an existing single-family dwelling or duplex
  • Governed by the 2023 NEC, effective in Boise since April 26, 2024
  • Homeowners may self-permit EV charger electrical work on their own primary or secondary residence per Idaho statute (no contractor license required); a mandatory Preliminary Conference inspection applies to homeowner-pulled permits Contractor
  • If the installation also requires a service/panel upgrade, the separate Service Equipment/Panel Change fee tier applies in addition to the fixture fee
  • For NEW single-family/duplex construction, EV charger wiring is typically included within the whole-house New SFD/Duplex electrical permit rather than billed as a separate fixture

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Fee schedule

Single branch circuit supplying fixtures or appliances (existing residence) — EV outlet
Boise City Electrical Code Fee Schedule (Oct. Show full citationBoise City Electrical Code Fee Schedule (Oct. 2019), section 2 and Table 2-b — a single branch circuit supplying fixtures is charged a flat $55.00, and the schedule states that no additional base fee shall be charged. This supersedes the April 2019 edition, which added a $14.00 base permit fee; the City's fees page now links the October edition.
$55.00 flat per branch circuit
Multiple fixtures / addition, alteration, or repair (if EV charger install includes other electrical work under one permit)Boise Electrical Code Fee Schedule, Table 3-a
$110 flat fee
Service equipment / panel change — up to 200 amp (if panel upgrade also needed)Boise Electrical Code Fee Schedule, Table 5-a
$55
Reinspection FeeBoise Electrical Code Fee Schedule
$55

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Boise building department
~1–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Preliminary Conference

    Mandatory for homeowner-pulled permits — troubleshooting session with inspector before work begins

  2. 2

    Final

    EV charger/outlet installed, GFCI/AFCI protection and connections verified per the 2023 NEC

See the full Boise inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Boise explicitly names 'EV outlets' as a line item on its own published electrical fee schedule (Table 2-b, $14 base plus $55 per fixture), so there is no ambiguity about which fee applies to EV charger work here.
  • Idaho state law allows homeowners to pull their own electrical permit for their primary or secondary residence, including EV charger installation — no contractor license required, but a mandatory Preliminary Conference inspection applies. Contractor
  • Boise's electrical fee schedule is dated April 2019 and was reconfirmed still current as of 2026-07-16; a 'Proposed FY27 Electrical Code Fee Schedule' (effective 10-1-26) was posted but not yet adopted as of the last verification — confirm current fees with Planning & Development Services at (208) 608-7070.

Frequently asked questions

Boise requires an ev charger / evse installation permit for: Electrical permit (424 – Residential Electrical) required for installation of an EV charger/EVSE outlet in an existing single-family dwelling or duplex; Governed by the 2023 NEC, effective in Boise since April 26, 2024; Homeowners may self-permit EV charger electrical work on their own primary or secondary residence per Idaho statute (no contractor license required); a mandatory Preliminary Conference inspection applies to homeowner-pulled permits; If the installation also requires a service/panel upgrade, the separate Service Equipment/Panel Change fee tier applies in addition to the fixture fee; For NEW single-family/duplex construction, EV charger wiring is typically included within the whole-house New SFD/Duplex electrical permit rather than billed as a separate fixture. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Boise Planning and Development Services — Building Division at (208) 608-7070 before starting work.

Boise's Electrical Code Fee Schedule explicitly lists 'EV outlets' under its Single Fixture / Appliance Installation category: $14.00 base plus $55 per fixture. If a panel upgrade is also needed, an additional Service Equipment fee ($55 up to 200 amp) applies.

Plan review for an ev charger / evse installation permit in Boise typically runs 1–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Boise Planning and Development Services — Building Division at (208) 608-7070.

You'll need: Electrical Permit Application. Depending on your project, Boise may also ask for: Homeowner Electrical Permit Guide. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Boise requires 2 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse installation permit, in order: Preliminary Conference, Final. Schedule each through Boise Planning and Development Services — Building Division ((208) 608-7070).

Apply through Boise Planning and Development Services — Building Division at 150 N Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702. Phone: (208) 608-7070, email: permits@cityofboise.org. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed holidays). Official information: https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/planning-and-development-services/building/.

Boise, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — with Appendices H (Signs) and J (Grading); Mass Timber provisions only of the 2021 IBC; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), Parts I–IV and IX — with Appendices Q (Tiny Houses) and S (Strawbale Construction); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code (based on the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code, including Chapter 13 – Medical Gas); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — effective April 26, 2024; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — with Appendices B, C, D, F and L; 2019 NFPA 13; 2019 NFPA 72; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — commercial and residential projects with 3+ units; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — commercial and residential projects with 3+ units; 2018 IRC Parts V and VI — single- and two-family residential mechanical and fuel gas. Local amendments apply — see the Boise overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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Fee schedules

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