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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit in Greenleaf, Idaho

Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mount solar photovoltaic systems within Greenleaf city limits. Requires a City Building Permit (structural/racking, valuation-based using the ICC Building Valuation Data plus the City's Permit Fee Multiplier formula) plus a State of Idaho electrical permit (wiring/interconnection) issued by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) -- Greenleaf has no electrical-permit program of its own. The state's Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet has a dedicated checkbox and valuation-based fee formula for 'Solar, Renewable Energy, power generation, power production, or energy storage systems.'

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • City Building Permit Application submitted to the City's contracted Building Official (Idaho Building Inspection Services, Inc.) for the structural/racking scope
  • Building valuation set by the Building Official using the most current ICC Building Valuation Data as a guide, run through the City's Permit Fee Multiplier formula, per City of Greenleaf Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution #223)
  • Electrical wiring/interconnection scope requires a State of Idaho DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit (or Homeowner Electrical Permit if self-installed) -- not a City permit, since Greenleaf has no electrical-permit program of its own
  • On the DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet, check the 'Solar, Renewable Energy, power generation, power production, or energy storage systems' box under 'Other Installations including Commercial/Industrial/Solar/Renewable Energy' and enter the total cost of the electrical system
  • Renewable energy installations require a plan check prior to final inspection, per the DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet

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Fee schedule

City Building Permit Application FeeCity of Greenleaf Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution #223 'Exhibit A', effective 10/01/2025 -- no dedicated solar/photovoltaic building fee line exists; billed under this general valuation mechanism for the structural/racking scope
$50.00 flat, due upon submission (credited against the total building permit fee)
City Building Permit — Valuation FeeResolution #223 'Exhibit A', pp. 17-19 -- a formula-based fee, not a flat-dollar table; no solar-specific adjustment is published
Set by the Building Official using ICC Building Valuation Data run through the City's Permit Fee Multiplier formula (Bldg. Dept. Budget % divided by Total Annual Construction Value)
City Plan Review FeeResolution #223 'Exhibit A'
65% of the building permit fee (30% for Group R-3 dwellings under 2,500 sq ft habitable space)
State DOPL Electrical Permit — Solar/Renewable Energy, up to $10,000 system costIdaho DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule), 'Other Installations including Commercial/Industrial/Solar/Renewable Energy' section, Rev. 8/17/2022
(total system cost x 0.02) + $60
State DOPL Electrical Permit — Solar/Renewable Energy, $10,001-$100,000 system costIdaho DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet, Rev. 8/17/2022
((system cost - $10,000) x 0.01) + $260
State DOPL Electrical Permit — Solar/Renewable Energy, over $100,001 system costIdaho DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet, Rev. 8/17/2022; renewable energy installations require a plan check prior to final inspection
((system cost - $100,000) x 0.005) + $1,160

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    State Electrical Inspection

    Performed by an Idaho DOPL inspector; wiring, disconnect placement, and interconnection point verified before energizing; renewable energy installations require a plan check prior to this final inspection

  2. 2

    City Final Inspection (Building)

    Racking/roof-penetration attachment and structural compliance verified by the contracted Building Official

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

Tips

  • Greenleaf splits solar permitting across two agencies: the City issues the structural Building Permit, but the State of Idaho (DOPL, dbs.idaho.gov) issues the electrical permit, since Greenleaf has no electrical permitting program of its own.
  • Greenleaf's building-permit fee is calculated with a formula (ICC valuation data run through a City-specific Permit Fee Multiplier), not a flat published dollar table -- ask the Building Official for a written estimate before budgeting.
  • On the state electrical permit worksheet, be sure to check the dedicated 'Solar, Renewable Energy, power generation, power production, or energy storage systems' box -- this routes the project to the correct valuation-based fee formula.
  • Renewable energy installations require a plan check prior to final inspection under the state's own worksheet -- budget extra lead time for this step.
  • Re-chase pass (2026-07-20): downloaded and read the current State of Idaho DOPL Application for Contractor Permit / Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule) PDF directly from dopl.idaho.gov — live today, and its 'OTHER INSTALLATIONS including COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/SOLAR/RENEWABLE ENERGY' section matches this entry's tiered formula verbatim: (system cost x 0.02) + $60 up to $10,000; ((system cost - $10,000) x 0.01) + $260 for $10,001-$100,000; ((system cost - $100,000) x 0.005) + $1,160 over $100,001. This DOPL fee schedule is the explicit, statewide, currently-in-force state mechanism for the PV/renewable-energy electrical scope in any Idaho city (including this one) that has not independently certified its own electrical inspection program.

Frequently asked questions

Greenleaf requires a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit for: City Building Permit Application submitted to the City's contracted Building Official (Idaho Building Inspection Services, Inc.) for the structural/racking scope; Building valuation set by the Building Official using the most current ICC Building Valuation Data as a guide, run through the City's Permit Fee Multiplier formula, per City of Greenleaf Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution #223); Electrical wiring/interconnection scope requires a State of Idaho DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit (or Homeowner Electrical Permit if self-installed) -- not a City permit, since Greenleaf has no electrical-permit program of its own; On the DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet, check the 'Solar, Renewable Energy, power generation, power production, or energy storage systems' box under 'Other Installations including Commercial/Industrial/Solar/Renewable Energy' and enter the total cost of the electrical system; Renewable energy installations require a plan check prior to final inspection, per the DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Greenleaf Building Department (contracted Building Official — Idaho Building Inspection Services, Inc.) at (208) 454-0552 before starting work.

The City's Building Official sets the valuation using current ICC Building Valuation Data, then runs it through the City's Permit Fee Multiplier formula (Building Department Budget percentage divided by Total Annual Construction Value), per the Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution #223). No dedicated flat-dollar solar fee line is published.

Greenleaf does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Greenleaf Building Department (contracted Building Official — Idaho Building Inspection Services, Inc.) at (208) 454-0552 for current turnaround.

You'll need: City of Greenleaf Building Permit Application; Idaho DOPL Contractor (or Homeowner) Electrical Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Greenleaf requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit, in order: State Electrical Inspection, City Final Inspection (Building). Schedule each through City of Greenleaf Building Department (contracted Building Official — Idaho Building Inspection Services, Inc.) ((208) 454-0552).

Apply through City of Greenleaf Building Department (contracted Building Official — Idaho Building Inspection Services, Inc.) at 20523 N. Whittier Dr., Greenleaf, ID 83626-9199. Phone: (208) 454-0552, email: cityhall@greenleaf-idaho.us. Office hours: Not published; contact Greenleaf City Hall to reach the City Clerk or to schedule with the Building Official. Official information: https://mobile.greenleaf-idaho.us/city-government.

Greenleaf, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), as adopted/amended by the State of Idaho or Idaho Building Code Board — Greenleaf City Code 8-1-1(A); 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), as adopted/amended by the State of Idaho or Idaho Building Code Board — Greenleaf City Code 8-1-1(B); 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board — Greenleaf City Code 8-1-1(C); International Fire Code, adopted by the City of Greenleaf with local amendments — Greenleaf City Code 8-1A; Note: Greenleaf City Code 8-1-1 provides that adopted codes are deemed superseded by successive state-adopted versions in their entirety, effective January 1 of the year following state adoption — so the state's currently-in-force IBC/IRC/IECC edition governs even though the codified text still names the 2018/2009 editions. Local amendments apply — see the Greenleaf overview page for the full list.

The State of Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not the City of Greenleaf. The City issues only the structural Building Permit; it has no electrical permitting program of its own.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.

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

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