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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit in Notus, Idaho

Required for rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installation within Notus city limits. The City of Notus does not publish a dedicated solar/PV permit — the array/mounting/structural scope is permitted under the City's standard Residential Building Permit, while electrical work (PV wiring and utility interconnection) is issued through the State of Idaho, not the City. The City's own Forms-Apps-Permits page states plainly: 'Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical permits are issued through State agencies.'

Verified 2026-07-19 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Residential Building Permit required from the City of Notus Building Department for the array mounting/structural scope
  • 3 complete sets of plans and specifications, drawn to scale, submitted with the application
  • Electrical permit for the PV wiring/interconnection must be obtained separately from the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) / Division of Building Safety, NOT from the City — confirmed directly on the City's own Forms-Apps-Permits page
  • No dedicated Solar Permit Application or expedited solar-specific review track is published by the City of Notus or DOPL as of 2026-07-19

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Fee schedule

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Review timeline

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    Tips

    • Electrical work for a solar installation in Notus is NOT permitted by the City — it goes through the State of Idaho DOPL/Division of Building Safety, the same as all other electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work in Notus.
    • No published fee schedule exists for any City of Notus permit type; call the Building Department (208-459-6212) before applying to confirm current Permit Fee and Plan Review Fee amounts.

    Frequently asked questions

    Notus requires a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit for: Residential Building Permit required from the City of Notus Building Department for the array mounting/structural scope; 3 complete sets of plans and specifications, drawn to scale, submitted with the application; Electrical permit for the PV wiring/interconnection must be obtained separately from the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) / Division of Building Safety, NOT from the City — confirmed directly on the City's own Forms-Apps-Permits page; No dedicated Solar Permit Application or expedited solar-specific review track is published by the City of Notus or DOPL as of 2026-07-19. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Notus Building Department at 208-459-6212 before starting work.

    Notus does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Notus Building Department at 208-459-6212 for current turnaround.

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

    Apply through City of Notus Building Department at 375 Notus Road, PO Box 257, Notus, ID 83656. Phone: 208-459-6212, email: notuscityclerk@gmail.com. Office hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Wed 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM; closed Fridays. Official information: https://www.notusidaho.org/forms--apps--permits.html.

    Notus, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with Idaho amendments; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), Parts I, II, III and IX, with Idaho amendments (Idaho Residential Code, 2020 Edition); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with Idaho amendments (Idaho Energy Conservation Code, 2020 Edition); 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2018 International Residential Code Parts V & VI (residential mechanical/fuel gas); 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code, based on the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code; 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), with amendments; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), administered by the Idaho State Fire Marshal; Notus City Code Title 8 — Building Regulations. Local amendments apply — see the Notus overview page for the full list.

    Not the City. The City of Notus's own Forms-Apps-Permits page states that 'Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical permits are issued through State agencies.' PV wiring and utility interconnection permits are issued by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) / Division of Building Safety, separate from the City's own Residential Building Permit for the array/structural work.

    Sources & verification

    Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-19.

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

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