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Electrical Permit in Middleton, Idaho

Required for all electrical installations in Middleton, including new residential wiring, service changes, and remodel/repair circuits. Middleton self-administers electrical permitting and inspection through its own City Building Department (does not route to Idaho DOPL).

Verified 2026-07-04 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Permit required before starting electrical work; failure to obtain a permit prior to starting work results in double/triple fees
  • All permits applied for and issued through the CitizenServe portal; allow 24 hours for permit processing
  • Work must comply with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) with Idaho amendments
  • Inspections must be requested through the CitizenServe portal before 4:00 PM for next-day scheduling

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Fee schedule

New Residential — single family dwelling, up to 1,500 sq ftCity Fee Schedule Res. 526-25, Attachment B — Electrical Permit form (rev. 8/1/2024), item 2 New residential — single family dwelling, Up to 1500 SQFT tier.
$130.00
New Residential — single family dwelling, 1,501 to 2,500 sq ftCity Fee Schedule Res. 526-25, Attachment B — Electrical Permit form (rev. 8/1/2024), item 2 New residential — single family dwelling, 1,501 to 2,500 SQFT tier.
$195.00
New Residential — single family dwelling, 2,501 to 3,500 sq ftCity Fee Schedule Res. 526-25, Attachment B — Electrical Permit form (rev. 8/1/2024), item 2 New residential — single family dwelling, 2,501 to 3,500 SQFT tier.
$260.00
New Residential — single family dwelling, 3,501 to 4,500 sq ftCity Fee Schedule Res. 526-25, Attachment B — Electrical Permit form (rev. 8/1/2024), item 2 New residential — single family dwelling, 3,501 to 4,500 SQFT tier.
$325.00
Existing ResidentialCity Fee Schedule Res. 526-25, Attachment B — Electrical Permit form (rev. 8/1/2024), item 4 Existing residential.
$65.00 basic fee, plus $10.00 each additional branch circuit up to the maximum for the corresponding residential square footage
Electrical temporary construction service only (200 amp or less, one location)City Fee Schedule Res. 526-25, Attachment B — Electrical Permit form (rev. 8/1/2024), item 1 Electrical temporary construction services only.
$65.00
Modular, manufactured, or mobile homes — electricalCity Fee Schedule Res. 526-25, Attachment B — Electrical Permit form (rev. 8/1/2024), item 5 Modular, manufactured or mobile homes.
$65.00 basic fee plus $10.00 for each additional circuit
Request inspection / re-inspection / technical serviceCity Fee Schedule Res. 526-25, Attachment B — Electrical Permit form (rev. 8/1/2024), item 13 Request inspection — re-inspections — technical service.
$65.00 minimum plus $65.00 per hour or portion thereof in excess of one hour, including travel to and from job location

Review timeline

Plan reviewMiddleton’s published plan-review target
1–1 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    After wiring installed, before walls closed

  2. 2

    Final

    All devices installed and operational per 2023 NEC

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

Tips

  • The City's electrical permit form states 'ALLOW 24 HOURS FOR PERMIT PROCESSING' for permits applied for and issued through the CitizenServe portal — this is the only Middleton-published trade-permit processing timeframe found.
  • Failure to obtain a permit before starting work results in double or triple fees per the permit form.
  • Middleton's electrical inspector is Shane Vigil, (208) 861-1008.

Frequently asked questions

Middleton requires an electrical permit for: Permit required before starting electrical work; failure to obtain a permit prior to starting work results in double/triple fees; All permits applied for and issued through the CitizenServe portal; allow 24 hours for permit processing; Work must comply with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) with Idaho amendments; Inspections must be requested through the CitizenServe portal before 4:00 PM for next-day scheduling. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Middleton Building Department at (208) 585-3133 before starting work.

In Middleton, the published New Residential — single family dwelling, up to 1,500 sq ft is: $130.00. Additional published fees: New Residential — single family dwelling, 1,501 to 2,500 sq ft — $195.00; New Residential — single family dwelling, 2,501 to 3,500 sq ft — $260.00; New Residential — single family dwelling, 3,501 to 4,500 sq ft — $325.00; Existing Residential — $65.00 basic fee, plus $10.00 each additional branch circuit up to the maximum for the corresponding residential square footage; Electrical temporary construction service only (200 amp or less, one location) — $65.00; Modular, manufactured, or mobile homes — electrical — $65.00 basic fee plus $10.00 for each additional circuit; Request inspection / re-inspection / technical service — $65.00 minimum plus $65.00 per hour or portion thereof in excess of one hour, including travel to and from job location. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Per the City's Electrical Permit form (Attachment B, revised 8/1/2024), permits applied for and issued through the CitizenServe portal take approximately 24 hours to process.

You'll need: Electrical Permit Application (Attachment B, Revised 8/1/2024). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Middleton requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of Middleton Building Department ((208) 585-3133).

Apply through City of Middleton Building Department at 1103 W Main St, Middleton, ID 83644. Phone: (208) 585-3133, email: citmid@middletoncity.org. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://middleton.id.gov/Departments/Building.

Middleton, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with Idaho amendments — adopted by reference via Middleton City Code Title 4, Chapter 1 (state-adopted code); 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), Parts I, II, III and IX — Idaho Residential Code (2020 Edition amendments); 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Idaho Energy Conservation Code (2020 Edition amendments); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2018 International Residential Code Parts V & VI (mechanical); 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code (based on 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), with Idaho amendments; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — administered by the Idaho State Fire Marshal, not the City; ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009 (Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities). Local amendments apply — see the Middleton overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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