Electrical Permit in Ammon, Idaho

Ammon requires an electrical permit for: Electrical permit required for new residential wiring, existing residential alterations, basement finishes, multi-family, commercial/industrial, and other wiring installations; Governed by the National Electrical Code (2023 NEC / NFPA 70) as identified on the City of Ammon Building Department page; New Residential Single Family Dwelling permits are fee-tiered by square footage and include a bundled number of inspections (3 to 6 depending on size); Fee schedule distinguishes new residential (single-family and multi-family), existing residential (including basement finish), modular/manufactured/mobile homes, pumps, irrigation machines, signs/outline lighting, and "Other Installations" (industrial/commercial not otherwise scheduled); Apply through the BluePrince portal. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Ammon Building Department at 208-612-4000 before starting work.

In Ammon, the published New Residential Single Family Dwelling — 0-1,500 sq ft is: $160.00 (includes 3 inspections). Additional published fees: New Residential Single Family Dwelling — 1,501-2,500 sq ft — $190.00 (includes 3 inspections); New Residential Single Family Dwelling — 2,501-3,500 sq ft — $250.00 (includes 4 inspections); New Residential Single Family Dwelling — 3,501-4,500 sq ft — $310.00 (includes 5 inspections); New Residential Single Family Dwelling — 4,501 sq ft and up — $310.00 plus $60 for each additional 1,000 sq ft or portion thereof (includes 6 inspections); Temporary Construction Service Only (200 amps or less, one location) — $60.00; New Residential — Multiple Family Dwelling (duplex) — $210.00; New Residential — Multiple Family Dwelling (three or more units) — $120.00 each building plus $60.00 each unit; Existing Residential (alteration) — $60.00 plus $10.00 for each additional branch circuit; Existing Residential Basement Finish — 0-1,500 sq ft — $90.00 (includes 2 inspections); Existing Residential Basement Finish — 3,501 sq ft and up — $225.00 (includes 5 inspections); Plan Check Fee — $70.00 minimum for one hour or less, plus $40.00 for each additional half hour or portion thereof (including travel time); Re-inspection Fee — $70.00 per re-inspection. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Ammon does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Ammon Building Department at 208-612-4000 for current turnaround.

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

Ammon requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of Ammon Building Department (208-612-4000).

Apply through City of Ammon Building Department at 2135 South Ammon Road, Ammon, ID 83406. Phone: 208-612-4000, email: building@cityofammon.us. Office hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-4:30 PM (permits not accepted after 4:00 PM); Inspection hours Mon-Thu 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Official information: https://www.cityofammon.us/departments/building/.

Ammon, Idaho has adopted: City of Ammon Building Department adopts codes independently by ordinance under Ammon Municipal Code Title 07 (Building Regulations); the City self-administers building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permitting rather than relying on the Idaho Division of Building Safety for direct administration. Source: City of Ammon Building Department page, https://www.cityofammon.us/departments/building/; 2018 International Building Code (IBC), published by the International Code Council. Source: City of Ammon Building Department page, code link to https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2018P6; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings. Source: City of Ammon Building Department page, code link to https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IRC2018P6; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Source: City of Ammon Building Department page, code link to https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IEBC2018P5; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC). Source: City of Ammon Building Department page, code link to https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IFC2018P6; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Source: City of Ammon Building Department page, code link to https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IFGC2018/index; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Source: City of Ammon Building Department page, code link to https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IMC2018P4; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Source: City of Ammon Building Department page, code link to https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/iecc2018; 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code (based on the Uniform Plumbing Code, adopted statewide pursuant to Idaho Code Title 54, Chapter 26). Source: City of Ammon Building Department page; National Electrical Code (NEC) — City of Ammon Building Department page identifies the currently adopted edition as the 2023 NEC (NFPA 70), consistent with the edition adopted statewide by Idaho pursuant to Idaho Code Section 54-1001. Electrical permits within Ammon city limits are issued and inspected by the City's own Building Department. Source: City of Ammon Building Department page, code link to https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/nfpa-70-standard-development/70; Ammon Municipal Code Title 10, Chapter 7 (Planning and Zoning — Accessory Dwelling Units, Section 4) governs ADU standards enforced in conjunction with Building Department permitting. Source: City of Ammon ADU Regulations page, https://www.cityofammon.us/services/building-permits/adu-regulations/; Ammon Municipal Code Section 15.04.030 establishes stop-work-order and violation-fee authority for work commenced without a required building permit. Source: City Fee Resolution 2026-008 (Resolution Number 2026-008, adopted April 16, 2026, effective April 16, 2026), Section 1-B. Local amendments apply — see the Ammon overview page for the full list.