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EV Charger / EVSE Permit in Garden City, Idaho

Required for installation of a residential or commercial electric vehicle charging station (EVSE) in Garden City, Idaho. As with all electrical work in this jurisdiction (see solar-pv-permit entry), the City does not administer electrical permits at all — a standalone EVSE circuit is a state-issued permit from the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), billed under DOPL's 'Other Installation' catch-all fee schedule since no EV/solar-specific line item exists in the rule. No separate City of Garden City permit is required for a standalone EVSE circuit (unlike solar PV, which also has a City structural/racking permit component) unless the installation is bundled with new construction, an addition, or a City-regulated structural scope.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • State electrical permit purchased through DOPL's online permit system, billed under the 'Other Installation' fee schedule (IDAPA 24.39.10, Section 0206) since no EV-charger-specific line item exists
  • Installer must hold a valid Idaho electrical contractor license (a general electrical contractor license is sufficient; no EV-specific license classification exists), per IDAPA 24.39.10 Section 09 Contractor
  • If the EVSE installation is bundled with new construction, an addition, or requires a City-regulated structural scope, confirm with Garden City Development Services (208-472-2921) whether an additional City permit applies

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Fee schedule

State Electrical Permit — 'Other Installation' fee (wiring cost not exceeding $10,000)IDAPA 24.39.10, Section 0206.a — the Idaho electrical fee schedule's catch-all category that an EVSE circuit is billed under, since no dedicated EV-charger line item exists in the rule. Same category documented on this jurisdiction's solar-pv-permit entry for the electrical/interconnection scope of a solar installation.
$60 plus 2% of total wiring cost
State Electrical Permit — 'Other Installation' fee (wiring cost $10,000-$100,000)IDAPA 24.39.10, Section 0206.b — applies if the EVSE installation is bundled with a larger electrical scope.
$260 plus 1% of wiring cost in excess of $10,000

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    State Electrical Inspection

    Performed by DOPL, covering circuit wiring, disconnect, breaker sizing, and grounding for the EVSE installation per the adopted NEC edition

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

Tips

  • Garden City does not administer electrical permits — an EV charger circuit is a State of Idaho permit issued directly by DOPL, not a City permit, unlike solar PV which also requires a separate City structural/racking permit reviewed by SAFEbuilt.
  • There is no EV-specific electrical contractor license in Idaho — any licensed Idaho electrical contractor can perform the installation. Contractor
  • If the EVSE circuit is installed as part of new construction or an addition the City is otherwise permitting, confirm with Development Services whether the electrical scope still routes through DOPL separately.

Frequently asked questions

Garden City requires an ev charger / evse permit for: State electrical permit purchased through DOPL's online permit system, billed under the 'Other Installation' fee schedule (IDAPA 24.39.10, Section 0206) since no EV-charger-specific line item exists; Installer must hold a valid Idaho electrical contractor license (a general electrical contractor license is sufficient; no EV-specific license classification exists), per IDAPA 24.39.10 Section 09; If the EVSE installation is bundled with new construction, an addition, or requires a City-regulated structural scope, confirm with Garden City Development Services (208-472-2921) whether an additional City permit applies. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Garden City Development Services — Building Division at 208-472-2921 before starting work.

In Garden City, the published State Electrical Permit — 'Other Installation' fee (wiring cost not exceeding $10,000) is: $60 plus 2% of total wiring cost. Additional published fees: State Electrical Permit — 'Other Installation' fee (wiring cost $10,000-$100,000) — $260 plus 1% of wiring cost in excess of $10,000. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Garden City does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Garden City Development Services — Building Division at 208-472-2921 for current turnaround.

You'll need: State of Idaho Electrical Permit (DOPL). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Garden City requires 1 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse permit, in order: State Electrical Inspection. Schedule each through City of Garden City Development Services — Building Division (208-472-2921).

Apply through City of Garden City Development Services — Building Division at 6015 N Glenwood St, Garden City, ID 83714-1347. Phone: 208-472-2921, email: building@gardencityidaho.org. Office hours: Mon & Fri 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Tue & Thu 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM; Wed 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; closed daily 12:00–1:00 PM for lunch. Official information: https://gardencityidaho.org/departments/development-services/building-services/.

Garden City, Idaho has adopted: International Building Code (IBC) — as adopted by the State of Idaho / Idaho Building Code Board; Garden City adoption via Ord. 995-18 (2-26-2018); International Residential Code (IRC), Parts I through IV and IX — as adopted by the State of Idaho / Idaho Building Code Board; Garden City adoption via Ord. 995-18; International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — as adopted by the State of Idaho / Idaho Building Code Board; Garden City adoption via Ord. 995-18; International Mechanical Code (IMC) — as adopted by the State of Idaho; International Fuel and Gas Code (IFGC) — as adopted by the State of Idaho; National Electrical Code (NEC) — administered through Idaho Division of Occupational & Professional Licenses (DOPL); electrical permits issued directly by DOPL; Idaho State Plumbing Code (ISPC) — administered through Idaho Division of Occupational & Professional Licenses (DOPL); plumbing permits issued directly by DOPL. Local amendments apply — see the Garden City overview page for the full list.

No. Garden City does not administer electrical permits at all — a standalone EVSE circuit is a State of Idaho permit issued by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), billed under DOPL's general 'Other Installation' fee schedule ($60 plus 2% of wiring cost up to $10,000), since no EV-charger-specific line item exists.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Garden City building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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