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EV Charger / EVSE Electrical Permit in Unincorporated Bannock County, Idaho

Installation of an electric vehicle charging station (EVSE) in unincorporated Bannock County is an electrical permit. Per Section 301.B of the county's Building Code Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2020-07), all electrical work is referred to the State of Idaho — Bannock County issues no electrical permits at all. The Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) issues the EVSE electrical permit under its statewide fee rule (IDAPA 24.39.10.500), which has no distinct EV-charger/EVSE line item: a residential retrofit is billed as an 'Existing Dwelling Unit' inspection, and commercial installations use the wiring-cost-based commercial/industrial formula.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical permit required for EVSE circuit/charger installation — issued by Idaho DOPL, not Bannock County, per Section 301.B of the county's Building Code Ordinance
  • Homeowners performing electrical work on their own primary/secondary residence may pull a Homeowner Electrical Permit directly from DOPL; otherwise a licensed Idaho electrical contractor pulls the permit
  • Residential EVSE added to an existing dwelling is billed under DOPL's 'Existing Dwelling Unit' per-inspection fee — no separate EV-charger fee category exists
  • Commercial/multi-family EVSE installations are billed under DOPL's wiring-cost-based commercial/industrial fee formula
  • If the EVSE is paired with new structural work (e.g., a carport/canopy), that structural scope requires a separate Bannock County building permit

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Existing Dwelling Unit (residential EVSE circuit added to an existing home)IDAPA 24.39.10.500 electrical permit fee schedule — no distinct EVSE/EV-charger line item exists; residential retrofit electrical work is billed at this flat per-inspection rate
$65.00 per inspection
Commercial/Industrial — wiring cost not exceeding $10,000IDAPA 24.39.10.500 — applies to commercial/multi-family EVSE installations
$60.00 + 2% of total wiring cost
Commercial/Industrial — wiring cost $10,001 to $100,000IDAPA 24.39.10.500
$260.00 + 1% of the amount exceeding $10,000
Commercial/Industrial — wiring cost over $100,000IDAPA 24.39.10.500
$1,160.00 + 0.5% of the amount exceeding $100,000

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Electrical Rough-In / Final (DOPL)

    EVSE circuit, breaker, disconnect (if required), and grounding verified by a state-assigned DOPL electrical inspector

See the full Unincorporated Bannock County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Bannock County issues no electrical permits of any kind — apply directly to Idaho DOPL for an EVSE circuit, the same as for any other electrical work in unincorporated Bannock County.
  • There is no EV-charger-specific fee category in Idaho's electrical permit fee rule (IDAPA 24.39.10.500); a residential retrofit is billed as an 'Existing Dwelling Unit' inspection ($65), while commercial installations use the wiring-cost-based formula.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Bannock County requires an ev charger / evse electrical permit for: Electrical permit required for EVSE circuit/charger installation — issued by Idaho DOPL, not Bannock County, per Section 301.B of the county's Building Code Ordinance; Homeowners performing electrical work on their own primary/secondary residence may pull a Homeowner Electrical Permit directly from DOPL; otherwise a licensed Idaho electrical contractor pulls the permit; Residential EVSE added to an existing dwelling is billed under DOPL's 'Existing Dwelling Unit' per-inspection fee — no separate EV-charger fee category exists; Commercial/multi-family EVSE installations are billed under DOPL's wiring-cost-based commercial/industrial fee formula; If the EVSE is paired with new structural work (e.g., a carport/canopy), that structural scope requires a separate Bannock County building permit. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Bannock County Planning and Development Services at 208-236-7230 before starting work.

There is no distinct EV-charger fee category. A residential EVSE circuit added to an existing home is billed at DOPL's flat $65 'Existing Dwelling Unit' per-inspection rate. Commercial installations use DOPL's wiring-cost-based formula. Source: IDAPA 24.39.10.500.

Unincorporated Bannock County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Bannock County Planning and Development Services at 208-236-7230 for current turnaround.

Depending on your project, Unincorporated Bannock County may also ask for: Homeowner Electrical Permit Application (DOPL); Contractor Electrical Permit Application (DOPL). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Bannock County requires 1 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse electrical permit, in order: Electrical Rough-In / Final (DOPL). Schedule each through Bannock County Planning and Development Services (208-236-7230).

Apply through Bannock County Planning and Development Services at 5500 S. 5th Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83204. Phone: 208-236-7230, email: development@bannockcounty.gov. Office hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM; closed all federal holidays. Official information: https://www.bannockcounty.gov/planning/.

Unincorporated Bannock County, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted via Ordinance No. 2020-07, Building Code Ordinance of Bannock County; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), Parts I–III and Part IX — adopted via Ordinance No. 2020-07; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted via Ordinance No. 2020-07, with Idaho-specific amendments to Sections R402.6 (log home thermal envelope), R403.5.3 (hot water pipe insulation), R404.1 (lighting equipment), and R406.3/R406.4 (Energy Rating Index, Climate Zone 6 = ERI 68); 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted via Ordinance No. 2020-07; 2018 International Solar Energy Provisions (ISEP) — adopted via Ordinance No. 2020-07; 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — adopted via Ordinance No. 2020-07; 2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) — adopted via Ordinance No. 2020-07; Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1994 edition — adopted via Ordinance No. 2020-07; ANSI 117.1 Accessibility and Usable Building and Facilities, 2003 edition — adopted via Ordinance No. 2020-07; Bannock County Zoning Ordinance No. 1998-1 (as amended); Bannock County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Bannock County overview page for the full list.

The State of Idaho DOPL issues the electrical permit for an EV charger/EVSE installation, not Bannock County. Per Section 301.B of the county's Building Code Ordinance (No. 2020-07), all electrical work is referred to the State of Idaho. Source: Building Code Ordinance of Bannock County and dopl.idaho.gov/ele/ele-permits-and-inspections/.

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

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