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Alternative Energy System Permit (Solar/Renewable) in Hailey, Idaho

Required for alternative energy system installations (e.g., rooftop solar) in Hailey. Uses a flat application fee model rather than valuation-based fees, established to base charges on actual staff time rather than system value.

Verified 2026-07-07 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Alternative energy system installation (e.g., rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic)
  • Structural/mounting review handled by the City of Hailey Building Division
  • Electrical connection work falls under the State of Idaho DOPL electrical permitting program, not the City

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Fee schedule

Alternative Energy Permit — application feeFY2026 Hailey Municipal Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2025 (up from $103 + 65% in FY2025); established by Hailey Ordinance No. 1119 to move alternative energy permits from valuation-based to flat-fee pricing
$106, plus 67% of the fee for Plan Review

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

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    Tips

    • Hailey deliberately moved alternative energy permits to a flat fee (rather than a valuation-based fee) via Ordinance No. 1119, reasoning that review effort does not scale with system cost.
    • A separate electrical permit through the State of Idaho DOPL is required for the wiring/interconnection portion of any solar installation — the City's Alternative Energy Permit covers only the structural/mounting review.

    Frequently asked questions

    Hailey requires an alternative energy system permit (solar/renewable) for: Alternative energy system installation (e.g., rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic); Structural/mounting review handled by the City of Hailey Building Division; Electrical connection work falls under the State of Idaho DOPL electrical permitting program, not the City. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Hailey Community Development Department — Building Services at (208) 788-9815 before starting work.

    The City of Hailey charges a flat $106 Alternative Energy Permit application fee, plus 67% of that fee for plan review. A separate electrical permit through the State of Idaho DOPL is required for the wiring and interconnection.

    Hailey does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Hailey Community Development Department — Building Services at (208) 788-9815 for current turnaround.

    You'll need: Alternative Energy Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through City of Hailey Community Development Department — Building Services at 115 S Main Street, Hailey, ID 83333. Phone: (208) 788-9815, email: yadira.ward@haileycityhall.org. Office hours: Mon–Thu 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (closed weekends and holidays). Official information: https://haileycityhall.org/community-development/building-services/.

    Hailey, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board, including new Appendix O (Radon Control Methods); 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), Parts I–III and IX, as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board, including Appendix F (Radon Control Methods), Appendix Q (Tiny Houses), and Appendix T (Solar Ready Provisions — Detached One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Townhouses); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board; 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC); 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board; Idaho State Plumbing Code (ISPC), as adopted and amended by the Idaho Plumbing Board — required plumbing fixture counts per IBC Table 2902.1; National Electrical Code (NEC), latest edition approved by the Idaho Electrical Board — administered and inspected by the State of Idaho, not the City of Hailey. Local amendments apply — see the Hailey overview page for the full list.

    Sources & verification

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

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

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