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Solar PV Permit in Middleton, Idaho

Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems in Middleton. The City's own Electrical Permit form (Attachment B) publishes a dedicated 'Other Installations commercial/industrial/solar' fee category (Category #6) with a cost-based formula, directly naming solar as a covered installation type; the structural/racking scope is permitted through the City's general valuation-based Building Permit. Middleton self-administers both scopes through its own Building Department — it does not route the electrical component to Idaho DOPL.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical interconnection billed under the Electrical Permit form's Category #6, 'Other Installations commercial/industrial/solar — work not specifically covered by any of the fee schedules,' with a copy of the contractor's bid required
  • Structural/racking mounting work requires a City of Middleton Building Permit, valuation-based per the ICC 2021 Building Valuation Data table x City Permit Fee Multiplier (Attachment A) — no dedicated solar-specific building-fee line is published separately from this general table
  • All permits applied for and issued through the CitizenServe online portal; allow 24 hours for permit processing
  • Electrical work must comply with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) with Idaho amendments; structural work must comply with the 2018 IBC/IRC as adopted
  • Inspections must be requested through the CitizenServe portal before 4:00 PM for next-day scheduling

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Fee schedule

Electrical Permit — Other Installations commercial/industrial/solar (Category #6) — cost up to $10,000City of Middleton Fee Schedule, Resolution 526-25, Attachment B (Electrical Permit form, revised 8/1/2024) — this category is explicitly named to include solar installations.
2% of fair market value of labor, equipment and materials, plus $60.00
Electrical Permit — Category #6 — cost $10,001 to $100,000City of Middleton Fee Schedule, Resolution 526-25, Attachment B
1% of (cost minus $10,000), plus $260.00
Electrical Permit — Category #6 — cost over $100,001City of Middleton Fee Schedule, Resolution 526-25, Attachment B
0.5% of (cost minus $100,000), plus $1,160.00
Building Permit Fee (structural/racking scope) — valuation-basedCity Fee Schedule Res. 526-25, Attachment A — no dedicated solar-specific building-fee line is published; billed under the same general valuation table used for other construction.
Per ICC 2021 Building Valuation Data (BVD) table x City Permit Fee Multiplier
Public Works Residential/Commercial Building Inspection FeeCity Fee Schedule Res. 508-24
$25.00

Review timeline

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

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Framing/Structural

    Racking and roof-penetration/structural attachment inspection

  2. 2

    Rough Electrical

    Wiring installed, before walls closed, per the 2023 NEC

  3. 3

    Final

    All devices installed and operational; system energized and verified

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

Tips

  • Middleton is one of the few Idaho jurisdictions in this corpus that explicitly names 'solar' as its own electrical fee category (#6, 'Other Installations commercial/industrial/solar') — include a copy of the contractor's bid, since the fee is calculated from the fair market value of labor, equipment, and materials.
  • The Category #6 cost-based formula (2% up to $10,000, plus $60; 1% from $10,001-$100,000, plus $260; 0.5% over $100,001, plus $1,160) is identical to the statewide Idaho DOPL formula used in jurisdictions that route electrical work to the State — but here it is Middleton's OWN published city fee, since Middleton self-administers electrical permitting.
  • A separate structural/racking Building Permit (valuation-based, Attachment A) applies in addition to the electrical permit if the installation involves roof or structural modification.

Frequently asked questions

Middleton requires a solar pv permit for: Electrical interconnection billed under the Electrical Permit form's Category #6, 'Other Installations commercial/industrial/solar — work not specifically covered by any of the fee schedules,' with a copy of the contractor's bid required; Structural/racking mounting work requires a City of Middleton Building Permit, valuation-based per the ICC 2021 Building Valuation Data table x City Permit Fee Multiplier (Attachment A) — no dedicated solar-specific building-fee line is published separately from this general table; All permits applied for and issued through the CitizenServe online portal; allow 24 hours for permit processing; Electrical work must comply with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) with Idaho amendments; structural work must comply with the 2018 IBC/IRC as adopted; 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.

Yes. The City's own Electrical Permit form (Attachment B) lists 'Other Installations commercial/industrial/solar' as Category #6, with a fee calculated from the fair market value of labor, equipment, and materials: 2% up to $10,000 (plus $60 base), 1% from $10,001-$100,000 (plus $260 base), and 0.5% above $100,001 (plus $1,160 base).

Middleton's published plan-review target for a solar pv permit is 1–1 business days.

You'll need: Electrical Permit Application (Attachment B, Revised 8/1/2024); Building Permit Application (structural/racking scope); Contractor's Bid (copy). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Middleton requires 3 inspection(s) for a solar pv permit, in order: Framing/Structural, Rough Electrical, 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.

No. Middleton self-administers electrical permitting through its own Building Department (Electrical Inspector Shane Vigil) — it does not route trade permits to Idaho DOPL, unlike some smaller Idaho jurisdictions.

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

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