Electrical Permit in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
VerifiedRequired for new installations, additions, extensions, alterations, and repairs of electrical wiring and equipment in Coeur d'Alene. The City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department issues Electrical Permits directly (listed as one of the Department's own permit types on its FAQ); electricians must hold a current State of Idaho electrical license issued through DOPL to obtain a City permit.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- Electrical permit required for new installations, additions, extensions, alterations, changes, and fire/accident repairs of electrical wiring and equipment associated with a structure or project
- Minor repair work (replacing lamps, connecting approved portable equipment to approved permanently-installed receptacles) does not require a permit
- Contractor must hold a current State of Idaho electrical license (contact DOPL Division of Building Safety, (208) 334-3950) and current City of Coeur d'Alene contractor registration
- Permit fee is based on project valuation using the same Building Permit Fee Schedule applied to building permits
- Building permit valuation for a project explicitly includes electrical work as part of total project valuation per the City's FAQ ('valuation includes...all lighting, heating, ventilation, water supply, plumbing, electrical...')
Required documents
- Required
Electrical Permit Application
Submitted in person at 710 E. Mullan Ave or via building.cdaid.org once an account is established; requires contractor's current Idaho electrical license number
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Fee — valuation-based (City of Coeur d'Alene Building Permit Fee Schedule) | $69.25 minimum (valuation up to $500-$1,700 tier), scaling per the published valuation table | City of Coeur d'Alene Building Permit Fee Schedule, revised 1/3/23; the City does not publish a separate stand-alone electrical fee table distinct from the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule |
Review timeline
7–14 business days
Coeur d'Alene’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Rough-In
Covering electrical work requires inspection approval first, per the FAQ's list of inspections required before covering work
- 2
Final
Final inspection required before issuance of Certificate of Occupancy; electrical service verified
Tips
- Electricians must hold a current Idaho electrical license (Idaho DOPL, Division of Building Safety, (208) 334-3950) in addition to City of Coeur d'Alene contractor registration to pull a City electrical permit.
- The City does not publish an itemized electrical fee schedule (unlike its dedicated Mechanical and Plumbing fee schedules) — electrical permit fees are calculated from the same general valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule.
- Homeowners doing their own electrical work on an owner-occupied residence must complete a Contractor Registration Exemption Declaration.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the City of Coeur d'Alene or the State issue electrical permits?
- The City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department issues Electrical Permits directly within city limits — it is listed among the Department's own permit types (Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Re-Roof, Demolition, Moving) on the City's official FAQ. Electrical contractors must separately hold a current State of Idaho electrical license through DOPL to be eligible for a City permit. Source: City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services FAQ.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department — official building department
- Building Services FAQ | City of Coeur d'Alene
- Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF, rev. 1/3/23) | City of Coeur d'Alene
- Idaho Electrical Board | DOPL
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 Coeur d'Alene building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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