Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Coeur d'Alene requires a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit for: Solar PV installations are processed as a Building Permit (structural/mounting) and Electrical Permit (interconnection), per the City's general permit-type list; the City does not publish a separate 'Solar Permit' application distinct from these; Mounting/structural calculations must account for City Design Criteria: 40 psf roof snow load, 60 psf ground snow load, and 100-115 mph (IBC)/115 mph (IRC) ultimate design wind speed; Electrical interconnection work requires an Electrical Permit and must be performed by/under a current Idaho-licensed electrician; Value of work (system cost) is used as the Building Permit Fee Schedule valuation basis, consistent with the City's stated valuation definition ('valuation includes...all lighting, heating, ventilation, water supply, plumbing, electrical...permanent equipment'). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department at (208) 769-2267 before starting work.

In Coeur d'Alene, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (project/system cost as valuation) is: $69.25 minimum (valuation up to $500-$1,700 tier), scaling per the City of Coeur d'Alene Building Permit Fee Schedule. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Coeur d'Alene's published plan-review target for a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit is 7–14 business days.

You'll need: Residential or Commercial Permit Application; Electrical Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Coeur d'Alene requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final. Schedule each through City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department ((208) 769-2267).

Apply through City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department at 710 E. Mullan Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814. Phone: (208) 769-2267, email: Contact form via cdaid.org (Building Services); Building Official Ted Lantzy (208) 769-2261. Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; new building permit applications not accepted at the counter after 4:30 p.m. Inspection line (24 hours advance notice required): (208) 769-2391. Fax: (208) 769-2237.. Official information: https://www.cdaid.org/government/departments/building-services/.

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho has adopted: Idaho Building Code Act, Idaho Code Title 39, Chapter 41: establishes a mandatory statewide building code adopted by the Idaho Building Code Board, administered locally by cities/counties per Idaho Code 39-4116. The state's currently adopted cycle (2021 International Codes family, including 2021 IBC/IRC, and the 2020 Idaho Energy Conservation Code) took effect statewide January 1, 2022. Source: Idaho Building Code Act, Idaho Code Title 39 Ch. 41, legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title39/t39ch41/; City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department has locally adopted the 2018 International Codes, effective January 1, 2021 (the city's own currently-published adopted-codes page and PDF handout, both live as of this review, have not yet been updated to the newer statewide 2021 cycle): 2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2018 International Fire Code (IFC). Source: City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services page and 'Current Adopted Codes and Design Criteria' handout (cdaid.org); 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code, with current City of Coeur d'Alene amendments (plumbing code has NOT been updated to the 2018 cycle locally). Source: City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services page and Adopted Codes and Design Criteria handout; 2009 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Source: City of Coeur d'Alene Adopted Codes and Design Criteria handout; The City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department administers and issues Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Re-Roof, Demolition, and Moving permits directly within city limits (per the department's own published FAQ permit-type list). Electricians, plumbers, and mechanical/HVAC contractors must each hold a current State of Idaho trade license administered by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) / Division of Building Safety, (208) 334-3950, to obtain a City permit, but the City itself performs the plan review, permit issuance, and inspection for these trades within its boundaries — DOPL's direct-jurisdiction permitting/inspection role applies in areas that have NOT assumed local jurisdiction; the City of Coeur d'Alene's own FAQ and applications pages confirm the City issues its own Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical permits. Source: City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services FAQ (cdaid.org/government/departments/building-services/faq/); DOPL Electrical Program FAQ noting permit jurisdiction 'varies widely' by locally-assumed authority (dopl.idaho.gov/ele/ele-faqs/). Local amendments apply — see the Coeur d'Alene overview page for the full list.

No. As of this review, the City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department does not publish a dedicated solar/PV permit application or fee schedule. Solar PV installations are processed as a standard Building Permit (structural/mounting, reviewed against City Design Criteria for snow and wind loads) plus an Electrical Permit (interconnection), billed through the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule.