Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit in Ketchum, Idaho

Ketchum requires a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit for: City Solar Permit required for structural mounting of rooftop or ground-mounted panels; Building Affidavit and CAP Affidavit apply to Solar in place of full Building Plan Check / Construction Activity Plan review; Separate State of Idaho electrical permit required for panel wiring, inverter, and grid interconnection — obtained through DBS/DOPL, not the City of Ketchum; Grid-connected renewable energy systems require a State plan check permit number prior to purchasing the state electrical installation permit. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Ketchum Planning & Building Department at (208) 726-7801 before starting work.

The City of Ketchum charges a flat $100 Solar Permit fee for the structural/building portion. A separate State of Idaho electrical permit is also required for the wiring and interconnection, calculated as a percentage of system cost (2% of cost up to $10,000, plus a $60 base fee, per the DOPL fee worksheet).

Ketchum's published plan-review target for a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit is 7–7 business days.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (CommunityConnect); Building Affidavit; State of Idaho Electrical Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Ketchum requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit, in order: Final — Building/Structural (City), Electrical Inspection (State of Idaho). 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.

No. Electrical permitting and inspection for solar installations — like all electrical work in Ketchum — is handled by the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety (DBS/DOPL), not the City. Only the structural mounting permit is issued by the City.