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 2026-06-29 · 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
Required documents
- Req
Permit Application (online via IWORQ Portal)
Submitted online; contractor must be registered in City system
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Residential Electrical — Single Family under 1,500 sq. ft. | $130.00 | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 (staridaho.org/DocumentCenter/View/1603/Mechanical-Electrical--Plumbing-Fee-Schedule) |
| New Residential Electrical — Single Family 1,501–2,500 sq. ft. | $195.00 | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 |
| New Residential Electrical — Single Family 2,501–3,500 sq. ft. | $260.00 | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 |
| New Residential Electrical — Single Family 3,501–4,500 sq. ft. | $325.00 | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 |
| New Residential Electrical — Modular/Manufactured/Mobile Home | $65.00 | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 |
| Existing Residential Electrical | $65.00 | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 |
| Additional Branch Circuits (existing residential) | $10.00 per circuit | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 |
| Swimming Pool (residential) | $195.00 | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 |
| Spas, Hot Tubs, and Hydro Massage Tubs | $65.00 | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 |
| Temporary Construction Services | $65.00 | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03. Full credit/refund for temp pole permit if no inspection performed. |
| 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 | City 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. |
| Re-inspection Fee | $65.00 | City of Star MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-03 |
Review timeline
1–1 business days
Star’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Rough Electrical
Before walls are closed; schedule online via IWORQ Portal before 4:00 PM for next-business-day inspection.
- 2
Final Electrical
All electrical work complete; scheduled separately from rough inspection.
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.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.
- City of Star Building Department — official building department
- Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Fee Schedule — Resolution 2025-03, approved 6/17/2025
- Fee Information | City of Star
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