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

Idaho Falls has no dedicated EV charger/EVSE fee line or standalone permit category — EV charger (Level 2 or DC fast charging equipment) circuit installation is electrical work reviewed under the National Electrical Code as adopted by the City (currently 2023 NEC) and billed under the same Electrical Permit fee schedule used for any other electrical service work. The City of Idaho Falls Fee Schedule (October 2025, items 2.10-2.13) and Electrical page were checked directly for an EV-specific fee line; none was found. Idaho Falls self-administers electrical permits through its own Chief Electrical Inspector (not routed to Idaho DOPL), so the same general Electrical Permit fee and process applies to EV charger installations as to any other electrical work.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical permit required for EV charger/EVSE circuit installation, per IBC/NEC Section 105.1 as adopted by the City
  • Governed by the National Electrical Code edition currently adopted by the State of Idaho (2023 NEC per the City's Electrical page), including NEC Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Charging System) provisions
  • Electrical contractor must hold Idaho DOPL state electrical licensure; a separate City trade license is not required for electricians
  • Apply through the Cityworks online permitting portal
  • If the installation increases electrical service demand or requires a panel upgrade, standard service-change documentation applies as for any other electrical service work

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Fee schedule

Residential Electrical PermitNo distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line exists; a residential EV charger circuit is billed under the same per-service fee used for other residential electrical work. City of Idaho Falls Fee Schedule (October 2025), item 2.11.a.
$5.85 per each electrical service
Commercial Electrical Wiring Permit — first $20,000 of wiring costsApplies if the EV charging equipment is installed at a commercial property. City of Idaho Falls Fee Schedule (October 2025), item 2.10.a.i.
1.50% of first $20,000 of wiring costs
Permit Issuance FeeCity of Idaho Falls Fee Schedule (October 2025), item 2.13.a. Re-verified 2026-07-20 by downloading Resolution No. 2025-18 (adopted August 20, 2025, effective October 1, 2025) directly: item 2.11.a (Residential Electrical Permits, $5.85 per each electrical service), item 2.10.a.i (Commercial Electrical Wiring Permit, first $20,000 of wiring costs, 1.50%), and item 2.13.a ($30.18 Permit Issuance Fee) all match exactly.
$30.18

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Circuit, conduit, and disconnect placement before concealment, if applicable

  2. 2

    Final

    Charger mounted, circuit labeled, and installation verified per the adopted NEC (Article 625)

See the full Idaho Falls inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Idaho Falls does not price EV chargers separately from other electrical work — expect the standard $5.85 per-service residential electrical fee (or the commercial wiring-cost-based fee) plus the $30.18 issuance fee, not a flat EV-specific rate.
  • Unlike smaller Idaho jurisdictions that route electrical permits through the State DOPL, Idaho Falls issues and inspects its own electrical permits, including for EV chargers, through its own Chief Electrical Inspector.
  • If your installation increases panel capacity or requires a service upgrade, budget for the same review as any other residential/commercial electrical service change.

Frequently asked questions

Idaho Falls requires an electric vehicle (ev) charger / evse permit for: Electrical permit required for EV charger/EVSE circuit installation, per IBC/NEC Section 105.1 as adopted by the City; Governed by the National Electrical Code edition currently adopted by the State of Idaho (2023 NEC per the City's Electrical page), including NEC Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Charging System) provisions; Electrical contractor must hold Idaho DOPL state electrical licensure; a separate City trade license is not required for electricians; Apply through the Cityworks online permitting portal; If the installation increases electrical service demand or requires a panel upgrade, standard service-change documentation applies as for any other electrical service work. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Idaho Falls Building Division (Department of Community Development Services) at 208-612-8270 before starting work.

No. Idaho Falls has no dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit category or fee line. Installing a Level 2 or DC fast charger is billed under the City's standard Electrical Permit fee schedule (per-service fee for residential, wiring-cost-based fee for commercial), issued and inspected by the City's own Building Division.

Idaho Falls does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Idaho Falls Building Division (Department of Community Development Services) at 208-612-8270 for current turnaround.

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

Idaho Falls requires 2 inspection(s) for an electric vehicle (ev) charger / evse permit, in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of Idaho Falls Building Division (Department of Community Development Services) (208-612-8270).

Apply through City of Idaho Falls Building Division (Department of Community Development Services) at 380 Constitution Way, P.O. Box 50220, Idaho Falls, ID 83405. Phone: 208-612-8270, email: rhall@idahofalls.gov. Office hours: Building Division, 380 Constitution Way, Idaho Falls, ID 83405 (mailing: P.O. Box 50220, Idaho Falls, ID 83405); main line 208-612-8270. Official information: https://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/269/Building.

Idaho Falls, Idaho has adopted: Idaho has a mandatory statewide baseline building code under the Idaho Building Code Act (Idaho Code Title 39, Chapter 41), administered locally by certified jurisdictions. The City of Idaho Falls independently administers its own Building Division (Department of Community Development Services) and adopts its own codes and amendments by ordinance under Idaho Falls City Code Title 7 (Building Regulations), rather than relying on the Idaho Division of Building Safety for direct administration. Source: Idaho Falls City Code Title 7, https://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/DocumentCenter/View/139/Title-7---Building-Regulations-PDF; 2018 International Building Code (IBC), published by the International Code Council, adopted as the official building code of the City per Idaho Falls City Code § 7-1-1, with local amendments in § 7-1-2 (e.g., day-care/custodial-care occupancy classifications, relocatable building provisions). Source: Idaho Falls City Code Title 7, Chapter 1; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, including Appendix M, adopted per Idaho Falls City Code § 7-6-1, with local amendments in § 7-6-2 (e.g., owner-occupied lodging house exceptions, Table R301.2(1) design criteria, Section R405.1 exception). Source: Idaho Falls City Code Title 7, Chapter 6; Idaho State Plumbing Code, adopted statewide in 2017 pursuant to Idaho Code Title 54, Chapter 26, and adopted as the City's official Plumbing Code per Idaho Falls City Code § 7-5-1, with local amendments in § 7-5-2 (Chapter 1 replaced with 2018 IBC Chapter 1; fixture-count table cross-referenced to the City's 2018 IBC). The Idaho State Plumbing Code is based on the Uniform Plumbing Code (per City of Idaho Falls Plumbing page, citing epubs.iapmo.org/2017/Idaho/) and is administered at the state level by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) Plumbing Bureau for licensing, but permits within Idaho Falls city limits are issued and inspected by the City's own Building Division, not DOPL. Source: Idaho Falls City Code Title 7, Chapter 5; City of Idaho Falls Plumbing page; National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted per Idaho Falls City Code § 7-8-1 as "the same National Electric Code adopted by the State of Idaho pursuant to Idaho Code Section 54-1001" (Ord. 3627, 9-11-25); the City of Idaho Falls Electrical page identifies the currently adopted edition as the 2023 NEC (NFPA 70). Electrical permits within Idaho Falls city limits are issued and inspected by the City's own Building Division (Chief Electrical Inspector and Electrical Inspector on staff), not the Idaho DOPL Electrical Bureau. Source: Idaho Falls City Code Title 7, Chapter 8; City of Idaho Falls Electrical page and staff directory; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), per the City of Idaho Falls Mechanical page's Documents, Codes & Resources list. Mechanical/HVAC permits within Idaho Falls city limits are issued and inspected by the City's own Building Division (Chief Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector and Mechanical Inspector on staff). Source: City of Idaho Falls Mechanical page; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), adopted per Idaho Falls City Code § 7-11-1, with local amendments in § 7-11-2 (industrial/manufacturing equipment exemption; large-building air-leakage testing exception). Source: Idaho Falls City Code Title 7, Chapter 11; 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), adopted per Idaho Falls City Code § 7-2-1. Source: Idaho Falls City Code Title 7, Chapter 2; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), adopted per Idaho Falls City Code Title 7, Chapter 10 (referenced in Title 7 table of contents; administered by the Idaho Falls Fire Department). Source: Idaho Falls City Code Title 7, Chapter 10; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted per Idaho Falls City Code Title 7, Chapter 12. Source: Idaho Falls Municipal Code Online, Title 7 Chapter 12; Idaho Falls City Code Title 11, Comprehensive Zoning, governs land-use, setback, fence-height, and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) standards enforced in conjunction with Building Division permitting. Source: Idaho Falls City Code Title 11. Local amendments apply — see the Idaho Falls overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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

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