Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger / EVSE Permit in Idaho City, Idaho

Idaho City requires an electric vehicle (ev) charger / evse permit for: Electrical permit for the EV charger circuit is obtained through Idaho DOPL, not the City of Idaho City — the City's own building permit only covers structural/mounting work, if any (e.g., a dedicated EV charger pedestal or canopy); If a structural element (post-mount pedestal, canopy, or similar) is installed, a City of Idaho City building permit is required for that portion, per the City's general Building Permit Application; If the property is within the Idaho City Historic District, a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission is required BEFORE any exterior structural element (e.g., a visible charger pedestal) can be permitted; Contact Idaho DOPL directly at (208) 334-3233 or dopl.idaho.gov for the electrical permit and current valuation-based fee. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Idaho City — Building Permits and Inspections Department at (208) 392-4584 before starting work.

In Idaho City, the published Existing Residential Dwelling Unit Permit (DOPL) — applies to an EV charger circuit added to an existing home is: $65 per inspection. Additional published fees: Other Installation (Including Industrial and Commercial) Permit (DOPL) — applies to commercial/multi-family EV charging installations — Wiring cost not exceeding $10,000: $60 plus 2% of wiring cost. $10,001-$100,000: $260 plus 1% of the amount over $10,000. Over $100,000: $1,160 plus 0.5% of the amount over $100,000.; Building Permit — total valuation $1.00 to $500.00 (City, structural/mounting portion only, if applicable) — $23.50. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Idaho City does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Idaho City — Building Permits and Inspections Department at (208) 392-4584 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Contractor Electrical Permit Application (Idaho DOPL). Depending on your project, Idaho City may also ask for: Building Permit Application (2025-26). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Idaho City requires 2 inspection(s) for an electric vehicle (ev) charger / evse permit, in order: Rough Electrical (DOPL), Final Electrical (DOPL). Schedule each through City of Idaho City — Building Permits and Inspections Department ((208) 392-4584).

Apply through City of Idaho City — Building Permits and Inspections Department at 511 Main St., PO Box 130, Idaho City, ID 83631. Phone: (208) 392-4584, email: idahocityclerk@cityofic.org. Office hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (closed 12:00–1:00 PM); Fri by appointment. Official information: https://idahocity.municipalimpact.com/building-permits-and-inspections.

Idaho City, Idaho has adopted: 2015 International Building Code (IBC), including rules for ADA and Federal Fair Housing Act accessibility equivalency, as adopted per Idaho City Code 8-1-2 and Idaho Code section 39-4116(1); 2017 Idaho Residential Code (IRC), Parts I-IV and IX; 2017 Idaho Energy Conservation Code (IECC); Per Idaho City Code 8-1-2, adopted codes are automatically superseded by successive versions as approved by the Idaho Building Code Board — confirm current statewide-mandated edition with the City or the Idaho Building Code Board before relying on a specific year; Idaho City Code Title 8 — Building Regulations. Local amendments apply — see the Idaho City overview page for the full list.

No. Idaho City does not issue electrical permits of any kind. EV charger/EVSE electrical work is permitted and inspected by the State of Idaho DOPL (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses), the same statewide arrangement that covers all electrical, plumbing, and mechanical/HVAC trade work in the city. A City building permit is only needed if the installation includes a structural/mounting element.