Electrical Permit in Pocatello, Idaho
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in Pocatello, governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by the City. Electrical contractors must hold a valid Idaho DOPL electrical contractor/journeyman license; the City issues the construction permit and performs inspections.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- Electrical permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of electrical systems
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the City of Pocatello
- Electrical contractors must present a copy of their State of Idaho (DOPL) electrical contractor license; the City does not issue a separate city electrical contractor license
- Fee schedule scales by square footage for new residential electrical, or is itemized by service/permit type for other work
- Apply through the eTRAKiT portal
Required documents
- Required
Electrical Permit Application
Submitted online through the eTRAKiT portal (pocatello.gov/etrakit/)
- Required
Copy of State of Idaho DOPL Electrical Contractor License
Required for the licensed electrical contractor performing the work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Residential Electrical — up to 1,500 sq ft | $130 | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| New Residential Electrical — 1,501 to 2,500 sq ft | $195 | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| New Residential Electrical — 2,501 to 3,500 sq ft | $260 | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| New Residential Electrical — 3,501 to 4,500 sq ft | $325 | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| New Residential Electrical — over 4,500 sq ft | $325 plus $65 for each additional 1,000 sq ft or portion thereof | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| Existing residence — service/circuit work | $65 plus $10 per additional branch circuit | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| Electric Space Heating & A/C | $65 | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| Service upgrade or service change | $65 | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| Temporary Service | $65 | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| Service Reconnect | $65 | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| Solar Photovoltaic Electrical Service — residential | $65 | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| Industrial/Commercial Services — up to $20,000 installation cost | $65 permit fee plus 2% of costs up to $400 | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
| Industrial/Commercial Services — over $20,000 installation cost | $65 permit fee plus $400 plus 0.5% of costs over $20,000 | City of Pocatello Building Permit Fees schedule |
Review timeline
10–20 business days
Pocatello’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Rough-In
Prior to covering wiring; verify wiring methods, box fill, and grounding per 2023 NEC
- 2
Final
Final electrical inspection prior to certificate of occupancy or service energization
Tips
- Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical contractors must show a copy of their State of Idaho (DOPL) license; the City does not issue separate city trade licenses for these three trades (unlike Building, Sign, Class A-1/A-2/B contractor licenses, which the City itself licenses).
- The City of Pocatello issues and reviews electrical permits itself (not the state DOPL, which only administers contractor/journeyman licensing); an electrical permit is a City-issued building permit. As a local government that requires building permits, the City is bound by Idaho Code § 39-4117 ('Processing Building Permits — Timely Review,' added 2025 ch. 272), which requires the City to provide written notice of its completeness determination within 10 business days of a residential building permit application and within 20 business days of a commercial application. This is a statutory completeness-review deadline, not a full-approval deadline — the statute states that a completeness determination 'shall not constitute approval but shall authorize the application to proceed to formal plan review.' The 10/20-business-day range shown reflects the residential/commercial statutory windows; DOPL publishes no separate turnaround for these trades because Pocatello self-administers them.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Pocatello Building Department (Development Services Center) — official building department
- Building Permit Fees | City of Pocatello
- Contractor Licenses | City of Pocatello
- General Building Information | City of Pocatello
- Idaho Code § 39-4117 — Processing Building Permits, Timely Review (added 2025, ch. 272) | Idaho Legislature
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 Pocatello building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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