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Electrical Permit in Star, Idaho

Required for all electrical work on residential and commercial properties in Star. Purchased separately from the building permit. Approved and issued same day if associated building permit is already approved. Fee schedule based on Resolution 2025-03 (approved 6/17/2025).

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical permit required in addition to and separate from any building permit
  • Apply via IWORQ Permit Portal (staridpermit.portal.iworq.net)
  • Work performed by Idaho state-licensed electrical contractor for commercial; homeowners may perform their own work on their primary/secondary residence Owner-builderContractor

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Fee schedule

New Residential Electrical — Single Family under 1,500 sq. ft.City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 (staridaho.org/DocumentCenter/View/1603/Mechanical-Electrical--Plumbing-Fee-Schedule)
$130.00
New Residential Electrical — Single Family 1,501–2,500 sq. ft.City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03
$195.00
New Residential Electrical — Single Family 2,501–3,500 sq. ft.City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03
$260.00
New Residential Electrical — Single Family 3,501–4,500 sq. ft.City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03
$325.00
New Residential Electrical — Modular/Manufactured/Mobile HomeCity of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03
$65.00
Existing Residential ElectricalCity of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03
$65.00
Additional Branch Circuits (existing residential)City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03
$10.00 per circuit
Swimming Pool (residential)City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03
$195.00
Spas, Hot Tubs, and Hydro Massage TubsCity of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03
$65.00
Temporary Construction ServicesCity of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03. Full credit/refund for temp pole permit if no inspection performed.
$65.00
Commercial/Other — valuation-basedCity of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03. Applies to commercial, industrial, solar, fire alarm, new SF residential over 4,500 sq. ft., multi-family.
Up to $10,000: multiply by 2% add $60; $10,001–$100,000: subtract $10,000, multiply by 1%, add $260; over $100,001: subtract $100,001, multiply by 0.5%, add $1,160
Re-inspection FeeCity of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03
$65.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewStar’s published plan-review target
1–1 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Before walls are closed; schedule online via IWORQ Portal before 4:00 PM for next-business-day inspection.

  2. 2

    Final Electrical

    All electrical work complete; scheduled separately from rough inspection.

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

Tips

  • Electrical permits are issued same day if the associated building permit is already approved.
  • For a temporary electrical pole permit: full refund/credit if no inspection has been performed; if inspected, permit stays with the lot and no refund is given.
  • Solar systems fall under the commercial/other valuation-based fee schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Star requires an electrical permit for: Electrical permit required in addition to and separate from any building permit; Apply via IWORQ Permit Portal (staridpermit.portal.iworq.net); Work performed by Idaho state-licensed electrical contractor for commercial; homeowners may perform their own work on their primary/secondary residence. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Star Building Department at 208-286-7247 before starting work.

In Star, the published New Residential Electrical — Single Family under 1,500 sq. ft. is: $130.00. Additional published fees: New Residential Electrical — Single Family 1,501–2,500 sq. ft. — $195.00; New Residential Electrical — Single Family 2,501–3,500 sq. ft. — $260.00; New Residential Electrical — Single Family 3,501–4,500 sq. ft. — $325.00; New Residential Electrical — Modular/Manufactured/Mobile Home — $65.00; Existing Residential Electrical — $65.00; Additional Branch Circuits (existing residential) — $10.00 per circuit; Swimming Pool (residential) — $195.00; Spas, Hot Tubs, and Hydro Massage Tubs — $65.00; Temporary Construction Services — $65.00; Commercial/Other — valuation-based — Up to $10,000: multiply by 2% add $60; $10,001–$100,000: subtract $10,000, multiply by 1%, add $260; over $100,001: subtract $100,001, multiply by 0.5%, add $1,160; Re-inspection Fee — $65.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Star's published plan-review target for an electrical permit is 1–1 business days.

You'll need: Permit Application (online via IWORQ Portal). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Star requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final Electrical. Schedule each through City of Star Building Department (208-286-7247).

Apply through City of Star Building Department at 10769 W. State St., P.O. Box 130, Star, ID 83669. Phone: 208-286-7247, email: building@staridaho.org. Office hours: Inspections scheduled online by 4:00 PM prior business day; next-day inspections only (no weekend inspections). Official information: https://staridaho.org/1243/Building-Department.

Star, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — with amendments; effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC, Parts I, II, III, IX) — with Idaho amendments (Idaho Residential Code 2020 Edition); effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — with amendments (Idaho Energy Conservation Code 2020 Edition); effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — effective January 1, 2021; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted statewide by the Idaho Electrical Board (IDAPA 24.39.10), effective July 1, 2024; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Fuel and Gas Code (IFGC) — effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Residential Code Parts V and VI (mechanical) — effective January 1, 2021; 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code (ISPC) — based on 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code; effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — administered by Idaho Fire Marshal; effective January 1, 2021. Local amendments apply — see the Star overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

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 Star building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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