Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger / EVSE Permit (State of Idaho) in Ketchum, Idaho

Ketchum requires an electric vehicle (ev) charger / evse permit (state of idaho) for: Electrical permits are purchased online at dbs.idaho.gov (as of January 1, 2023, all permits must be purchased online); Idaho state law allows a homeowner to pull their own electrical permit for EV charger installation on their primary or secondary residence and associated outbuildings not used commercially or rented to a tenant; Contractors must hold a valid Idaho electrical contractor license; Not administered by the City of Ketchum — apply directly with DOPL, not through CommunityConnect; Governed by the National Electrical Code edition currently adopted by the State of Idaho, including NEC Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Charging System) provisions. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Ketchum Planning & Building Department at (208) 726-7801 before starting work.

In Ketchum, the published Existing Residential Dwelling Unit Permit is: $65 per inspection. Additional published fees: New Single Family Dwelling — up to 1,500 sq ft — $130. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Ketchum does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Ketchum Planning & Building Department at (208) 726-7801 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Homeowner Electrical Permit Application (DOPL); Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Ketchum requires 2 inspection(s) for an electric vehicle (ev) charger / evse permit (state of idaho), in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of Ketchum Planning & Building Department ((208) 726-7801).

Apply through City of Ketchum Planning & Building Department at 191 5th St. West (P.O. Box 2315), Ketchum, ID 83340. Phone: (208) 726-7801, email: participate@ketchumidaho.org. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.ketchumidaho.org/planning-building/page/building-services.

Ketchum, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board, with Appendix O; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) — as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board, Parts I–III and IX, with Appendix F; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board; 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — adopted by State and City without amendment; 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — adopted by City of Ketchum; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — with Appendix Chapters B, C, D, E, and F; ICC A117.1 — Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (as referenced in the adopted IBC); Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trade work is regulated and permitted by the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety (DBS) / Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — Ketchum does not issue its own trade permits; Modular buildings and structures are regulated by the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety (DBS). Local amendments apply — see the Ketchum overview page for the full list.

The State of Idaho Division of Building Safety (DBS/DOPL), not the City of Ketchum — the same arrangement that covers all electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work in the city. Apply at dbs.idaho.gov; no dedicated EV charger fee line exists, so a new circuit on an existing residence is billed at the flat $65 Existing Residential Dwelling Unit Permit fee under IDAPA 24.39.10.