Does Coeur d'Alene have a separate solar permit application?

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.

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

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Rooftop or ground-mounted solar PV systems in Coeur d'Alene are permitted under the City's standard Building and Electrical Permit process — the City does not publish a solar-specific application or fee table separate from the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule. Reviewed against the locally-adopted 2018 IRC/IBC, 2018 IECC, and City Design Criteria (including the 60 psf ground snow load / 40 psf roof snow load used for structural mounting calculations).

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

$69.25Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (project/system cost as valuation)

When you need this permit

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')

Required documents

Required
Residential or Commercial Permit Application
Standard Residential (or Commercial) Application Packet used for the structural/mounting portion of the solar PV installation; select 'Other' as Type of Work and describe as solar PV
Required
Electrical Permit Application
Required for the electrical interconnection portion of the solar PV system

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (project/system cost as valuation)	$69.25 minimum (valuation up to $500-$1,700 tier), scaling per the City of Coeur d'Alene Building Permit Fee Schedule	City of Coeur d'Alene Building Permit Fee Schedule, revised 1/3/23; no dedicated solar-specific fee line was found on any published City fee schedule — GENUINELY UNPUBLISHED as a distinct line item, so the general valuation-based schedule (the same one governing all other unlisted building work) is the governing, cited fee

Review timeline

7–14 business days

Coeur d'Alene’s published plan-review target

Inspection process

1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before energizing
2
Final
Panel/racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, electrical connections, and interconnection point verified

Tips

Coeur d'Alene has no solar-specific application form or fee schedule published by the Building Services Department as of this review — solar PV is processed through the same Residential/Commercial Building Permit (structural) plus Electrical Permit (interconnection) pathway used for any other project.
Structural/mounting calculations must use the City's published Design Criteria: 40 psf roof snow load, 60 psf ground snow load, and up to 115 mph ultimate design wind speed.
Because there is no separate solar fee table, submit the system's installed cost as the project valuation on the standard Building Permit Application to calculate the fee from the general valuation schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Does Coeur d'Alene have a separate solar permit application?: 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.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

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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