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EV Charging Station Permit (State-Issued Electrical Permit) in Rigby, Idaho

Required for installation of a Level 2 (or higher) electric vehicle charging station/EVSE within Rigby city limits. Rigby and Jefferson County do not locally administer electrical trade permits (the same finding this file's solar-pv-permit entry documents): the electrical-connection scope is permitted directly by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL). Jefferson County publishes no dedicated 'EV Charger Help Information' document (unlike its Solar Array and Detached Accessory Building help sheets), so no separate structural building permit is expected for a standalone EVSE install unless it also involves a new structure or a service/panel upgrade, in which case the shared Jefferson County/City of Rigby Cityworks building-permit process applies to that scope.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical work must be performed by an Idaho-licensed electrical contractor (or the homeowner on their own primary residence, per Idaho Code Section 54-1016 exemptions), permitted through Idaho DOPL rather than the City of Rigby or Jefferson County
  • Installation must comply with National Electrical Code Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System) as adopted by Idaho under IDAPA 24.39.10.250
  • A dedicated branch circuit sized to the EVSE manufacturer's specifications is required; GFCI protection applies per NEC 625 where the EVSE is cord-and-plug connected
  • If a panel/service upgrade or new structure is involved, that scope must be submitted through the Jefferson County Planning, Zoning & Building Permit & Application Portal (Cityworks), the same co-administration model used for Rigby's other building permits
  • No dedicated EV/EVSE fee line item is published by DOPL, Jefferson County, or the City of Rigby — the statewide DOPL 'Other Installation' fee schedule under IDAPA 24.39.10, Rule 500 applies to the electrical scope

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Fee schedule

Idaho DOPL Electrical Permit — 'Other Installation' fee schedule (applies to EV charging station circuits since no dedicated EVSE fee line is published)Idaho Electrical Board Rules, IDAPA 24.39.10, Rule 500 (Permits and Inspections). Statewide fee schedule, since Rigby/Jefferson County have no local electrical-permitting program. Same fee category this file's solar-pv-permit entry documents for its electrical scope.
Wiring cost up to $10,000: $60 plus 2% of total wiring cost; $10,000-$100,000: $260 plus 1% of the amount over $10,000; over $100,000: $1,160 plus 0.5% of the amount over $100,000

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Electrical Rough-In (if applicable)

    Required only if new circuit wiring is enclosed before final; conduit runs, wire sizing, and grounding verified (DOPL electrical inspection)

  2. 2

    Electrical Final

    EVSE circuit breaker sizing, GFCI protection (where applicable), working clearances, and charger mounting verified against NEC Article 625 (DOPL electrical inspection)

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

Tips

  • Rigby and Jefferson County have no local electrical-permitting program — an EV charger's electrical scope is a STATE permit through DOPL, not a city or county permit, the same as this file's solar-pv-permit entry.
  • A homeowner installing EVSE wiring on their own primary residence may use DOPL's Homeowner Electrical Permit Application instead of hiring a licensed contractor, subject to Idaho Code Section 54-1016. Contractor
  • Unlike solar arrays and detached accessory buildings, Jefferson County has not published a dedicated 'EV Charger Help Information' document — if the project is a standalone EVSE circuit with no new structure, expect only the DOPL electrical permit, not a Cityworks building-permit submission.
  • If the charger install requires a panel/service upgrade or accompanies a new structure, submit that scope through the shared Jefferson County/Rigby Cityworks building-permit portal.

Frequently asked questions

Rigby requires an ev charging station permit (state-issued electrical permit) for: Electrical work must be performed by an Idaho-licensed electrical contractor (or the homeowner on their own primary residence, per Idaho Code Section 54-1016 exemptions), permitted through Idaho DOPL rather than the City of Rigby or Jefferson County; Installation must comply with National Electrical Code Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System) as adopted by Idaho under IDAPA 24.39.10.250; A dedicated branch circuit sized to the EVSE manufacturer's specifications is required; GFCI protection applies per NEC 625 where the EVSE is cord-and-plug connected; If a panel/service upgrade or new structure is involved, that scope must be submitted through the Jefferson County Planning, Zoning & Building Permit & Application Portal (Cityworks), the same co-administration model used for Rigby's other building permits; No dedicated EV/EVSE fee line item is published by DOPL, Jefferson County, or the City of Rigby — the statewide DOPL 'Other Installation' fee schedule under IDAPA 24.39.10, Rule 500 applies to the electrical scope. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Rigby Building/Public Works Department (permit issuance & CO/CC) — building permit applications processed jointly with Jefferson County Planning, Zoning & Building under a Joint Powers Agreement at (208) 745-8111 before starting work.

In Rigby, the published Idaho DOPL Electrical Permit — 'Other Installation' fee schedule (applies to EV charging station circuits since no dedicated EVSE fee line is published) is: Wiring cost up to $10,000: $60 plus 2% of total wiring cost; $10,000-$100,000: $260 plus 1% of the amount over $10,000; over $100,000: $1,160 plus 0.5% of the amount over $100,000. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Rigby does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Rigby Building/Public Works Department (permit issuance & CO/CC) — building permit applications processed jointly with Jefferson County Planning, Zoning & Building under a Joint Powers Agreement at (208) 745-8111 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Idaho DOPL Electrical Permit Application (Contractor). Depending on your project, Rigby may also ask for: Idaho DOPL Homeowner Electrical Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Rigby requires 2 inspection(s) for an ev charging station permit (state-issued electrical permit), in order: Electrical Rough-In (if applicable), Electrical Final. Schedule each through City of Rigby Building/Public Works Department (permit issuance & CO/CC) — building permit applications processed jointly with Jefferson County Planning, Zoning & Building under a Joint Powers Agreement ((208) 745-8111).

Apply through City of Rigby Building/Public Works Department (permit issuance & CO/CC) — building permit applications processed jointly with Jefferson County Planning, Zoning & Building under a Joint Powers Agreement at 158 West Fremont Avenue, Rigby, ID 83442 (City Hall); building permit applications submitted via Jefferson County PZ&B, 210 Courthouse Way, Suite 170, Rigby, ID 83442. Phone: (208) 745-8111. Office hours: Mon–Fri, City Hall business hours; Jefferson County PZ&B Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://cityofrigby.gov/building-department/.

Yes. The electrical connection is permitted through the State of Idaho DOPL (Rigby and Jefferson County have no local electrical-permitting program), using the statewide 'Other Installation' fee schedule since DOPL does not publish a dedicated EV/EVSE fee line. No separate Jefferson County/Rigby building permit is expected for a standalone EVSE circuit unless it also involves a panel/service upgrade or new structure.

Yes, on their own primary residence, using DOPL's Homeowner Electrical Permit Application under the exemptions in Idaho Code Section 54-1016, in place of hiring a licensed contractor.

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

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