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Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Permit in Nampa, Idaho

Nampa does not publish a separate EV-charger permit type, but its Residential Electrical Permit page explicitly names EV charger installations as covered work: the permit is 'required for all electrical wiring installations, equipment changes, or wiring modifications in Nampa residences, including panel upgrades, new circuits, service changes, and EV charger installations.' Work must comply with the 2023 NEC and is billed under the same Electrical Extras fee lines used for any new circuit, service, or equipment addition.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • A permit is required before commencing any EV charger installation, whether it is a new dedicated circuit, an equipment/outlet addition, or a panel/service upgrade
  • Work must be performed by a state-licensed journeyman electrician employed by a state-licensed electrical contractor, per the 2023 National Electrical Code Contractor
  • Homeowner exception: the owner of a single-family or two-family (R-3/U-1) dwelling may perform the EV charger circuit work themselves if residing in the dwelling within 12 months after completion
  • Apply via the Electrical Permit Application (2024) form to the Nampa Building Department

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Fee schedule

Residential electrical (additions/remodels) — base feeNampa Exhibit A — base fee applies to all residential sub-trade permits for additions/remodels, including an EV charger circuit
$36.00 base
Each circuit extension (residential, additions/remodels) — applies to a new dedicated EV charger circuitNampa Exhibit A — Electrical Extras
$15.00 per circuit
Miscellaneous electrical equipment (residential, additions/remodels) — applies to the EV charger unit itselfNampa Exhibit A — Electrical Extras
$15.00 per item
Main or sub-main electrical service (residential, additions/remodels) — applies if a panel/service upgrade is needed for a higher-amperage Level 2 chargerNampa Exhibit A — Electrical Extras
$55.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Nampa building department
~3–7 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Temporary Service

    After wiring installed, before walls closed — verify conductor sizing, box placement, and service connections

  2. 2

    Final

    EV charger circuit, GFCI/AFCI protection, and connections verified per 2023 NEC

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

Tips

  • Nampa's own Residential Electrical Permit page explicitly lists 'EV charger installations' among the work requiring this permit — there is no separate EV-specific permit type or application.
  • A new dedicated EV charger circuit is billed as a circuit extension ($15.00) plus the $36.00 base fee plus $15.00 for the charger equipment itself; a panel/service upgrade adds the $55.00 main/sub-main service fee.
  • Homeowners may self-perform the EV charger circuit installation in their own single-family or two-family residence under the homeowner exception. Owner-builder

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The City of Nampa's Residential Electrical Permit explicitly covers EV charger installations. Apply via the Electrical Permit Application; fees include a $36.00 base fee plus $15.00 per circuit extension and $15.00 for the equipment, with an additional $55.00 if a service/panel upgrade is needed.

In Nampa, the published Residential electrical (additions/remodels) — base fee is: $36.00 base. Additional published fees: Each circuit extension (residential, additions/remodels) — applies to a new dedicated EV charger circuit — $15.00 per circuit; Miscellaneous electrical equipment (residential, additions/remodels) — applies to the EV charger unit itself — $15.00 per item; Main or sub-main electrical service (residential, additions/remodels) — applies if a panel/service upgrade is needed for a higher-amperage Level 2 charger — $55.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for an electric vehicle (ev) charger permit in Nampa typically runs 3–7 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Nampa Building Safety & Code Department at (208) 468-5435.

You'll need: Electrical Permit Application (2024). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Nampa requires 2 inspection(s) for an electric vehicle (ev) charger permit, in order: Rough-In / Temporary Service, Final. Schedule each through Nampa Building Safety & Code Department ((208) 468-5435).

Apply through Nampa Building Safety & Code Department at 500 12th Ave South, Nampa, ID 83651. Phone: (208) 468-5435, email: buildinginspections@cityofnampa.us. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.cityofnampa.us/163/Building-Safety-Code.

Nampa, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Residential Code (IRC); 2018 International Building Code (IBC); 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2018 International Fire Code (IFC); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Residential and Commercial; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC); 2009 ICC/ANSI/A117.1 (Accessibility); 2015 NFPA A30 Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages; 2015 NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code. Local amendments apply — see the Nampa overview page for the full list.

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

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