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EV Charger / EVSE Permit in Unincorporated Cassia County, Idaho

Cassia County does not issue electrical permits at all — per the county's own Permit Information page, 'For Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC Inspections & Permits' applicants must use the Idaho Department of Building Safety (part of DOPL) online system, not the County. Installing a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger's dedicated circuit is therefore a state-issued Electrical Permit, not a county permit; a county Building Permit only applies if the installation involves new structural/mounting work (e.g., a new carport or accessory structure housing the charger). Re-verified 2026-07-20: re-confirmed cassia.gov/permit-information is live and directs applicants to the Idaho Department of Building Safety (dbs.idaho.gov/dopl.idaho.gov) for electrical permits/inspections rather than the county. Also independently re-pulled DOPL's current Homeowner Electrical Permit Application PDF (dopl.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ELE-Home-Owner-Electrical-Permit-Application.pdf, revised 8/17/2022) and confirmed its Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule) still states the exact figure previously documented: 'Existing Residence... $65 fee plus $10 per additional branch circuit, up to the maximum of the corresponding sq. of the building (one circuit is included in the $65.00).' This is a real, current, statewide, citable governing figure, sufficient to upgrade this entry from partial to verified.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • The electrical circuit/service work for an EV charger requires a State of Idaho Electrical Permit from the Idaho Department of Building Safety (dbs.idaho.gov/permits) — Cassia County does not issue or inspect electrical permits
  • A county Building Permit is required only if the EV charger installation is paired with new construction (e.g., a carport, garage, or accessory structure) subject to the 2018 IBC/IRC as adopted by Cassia County
  • Homeowners self-installing on their own residence may use Idaho's Homeowners Electrical permit path; contractors must hold a valid Idaho electrical contractor license Contractor
  • Installation must comply with the National Electrical Code edition currently adopted by the State of Idaho Electrical Board

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Fee schedule

State Electrical Permit — Existing Residence / Branch Circuit (homeowner)Idaho Department of Building Safety, 'Homeowners Electrical: How Do The Fees Work?' (dbs.idaho.gov/programs/electrical-program/homeowners-electrical-how-do-the-fees-work/) — this is the published state fee for a homeowner adding a branch circuit (such as a dedicated EV charger circuit) to an existing residence. Cassia County itself charges no fee for this work because it does not administer electrical permits; the applicable fee is set entirely by the State of Idaho, not the County. Fees for a licensed-contractor-pulled permit were not separately confirmed and may differ — contact Idaho DOPL/DBS directly at 1-800-955-3044 or 1-208-332-4700.
$65.00 plus $10.00 per branch circuit
County Building Permit (only if paired with new structural/mounting construction)Cassia County Administrative Fees schedule — applies only if the EV charger is installed with a new carport/garage/accessory structure requiring county building permit review; the charger circuit itself is never billed by the County.
Calculated based on square footage using the IBC 2003 Valuation Table 1

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

How long did your EV Charger / EVSE Permit permit actually take in Unincorporated Cassia County?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Electrical Rough/Final (Idaho DBS, state permit)

    Conductor sizing, breaker/panel work, grounding, and EVSE equipment connection verified under the separate state electrical permit — not performed by Cassia County

  2. 2

    Structural/Mounting Final (County, only if applicable)

    Required only if the EV charger installation is paired with new county-permitted construction (carport, garage, accessory structure)

See the full Unincorporated Cassia County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Cassia County issues NO electrical permits of any kind — an EV charger circuit is a State of Idaho Department of Building Safety permit (dbs.idaho.gov/permits), the same as any other electrical work in the unincorporated county.
  • Only get a county Building Permit involved if the charger installation is part of new construction (e.g., a new carport or garage) — a stand-alone charger circuit added to an existing home or garage needs only the state electrical permit.
  • This mirrors how the county's Solar PV Permit works: the County handles structural/mounting, the State handles all electrical interconnection — see the solar-pv-permit entry for the same split.
  • Re-confirmed 2026-07-20 directly against DOPL's current Homeowner Electrical Permit Application/Fee Worksheet PDF: the $65 + $10/additional-branch-circuit figure for an existing-residence EVSE circuit is current and live (note the old dbs.idaho.gov 'how do the fees work' explainer page has since been retired/redirected — this worksheet PDF is now the primary source).

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Cassia County requires an ev charger / evse permit for: The electrical circuit/service work for an EV charger requires a State of Idaho Electrical Permit from the Idaho Department of Building Safety (dbs.idaho.gov/permits) — Cassia County does not issue or inspect electrical permits; A county Building Permit is required only if the EV charger installation is paired with new construction (e.g., a carport, garage, or accessory structure) subject to the 2018 IBC/IRC as adopted by Cassia County; Homeowners self-installing on their own residence may use Idaho's Homeowners Electrical permit path; contractors must hold a valid Idaho electrical contractor license; Installation must comply with the National Electrical Code edition currently adopted by the State of Idaho Electrical Board. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Cassia County Zoning and Building Department at 208-878-7302 before starting work.

In Unincorporated Cassia County, the published State Electrical Permit — Existing Residence / Branch Circuit (homeowner) is: $65.00 plus $10.00 per branch circuit. Additional published fees: County Building Permit (only if paired with new structural/mounting construction) — Calculated based on square footage using the IBC 2003 Valuation Table 1. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Unincorporated Cassia County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Cassia County Zoning and Building Department at 208-878-7302 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Idaho Department of Building Safety Electrical Permit. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Cassia County may also ask for: Cassia County Building Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Cassia County requires 2 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse permit, in order: Electrical Rough/Final (Idaho DBS, state permit), Structural/Mounting Final (County, only if applicable). Schedule each through Cassia County Zoning and Building Department (208-878-7302).

Apply through Cassia County Zoning and Building Department at Cassia County Courthouse, 1459 Overland Ave., Room 210, Burley, ID 83318. Phone: 208-878-7302, email: bldgdept@cassia.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.cassia.gov/permit-information.

Unincorporated Cassia County, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including appendices E, G, H, and I — adopted via Cassia County Code Title 11, Chapter 1 (11-1-1), effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including parts I–IV and IX, and appendices H, J, Q, and S — adopted via Title 11, Chapter 1; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted via Title 11, Chapter 1; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted via Title 11, Chapter 1; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — adopted via Title 11, Chapter 1; Idaho Manufactured Home Installation Current Standard — adopted via Title 11, Chapter 1; 1997 Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings — adopted via Title 11, Chapter 1. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Cassia County overview page for the full list.

No. Cassia County does not issue electrical permits of any kind — per the county's own Permit Information page, all Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC permits go through the Idaho Department of Building Safety (dbs.idaho.gov/permits). A county Building Permit is only needed if the charger is installed as part of new structural construction.

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

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