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Electrical Permit in Lewiston, Idaho

Required for all residential and commercial interior and exterior electrical work in the City of Lewiston, per the adopted 2023 NEC. Issued by City of Lewiston Building Services, separate from any trade permit issued by Nez Perce County for unincorporated-area work.

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When you need this permit

  • Required for all residential and commercial interior and exterior electrical work — City of Lewiston Permits Needed page
  • Compliance with the 2023 NEC as adopted by the City of Lewiston (January 2025)

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Fee schedule

Temporary Construction Services Only (200 amp or less, one location)City of Lewiston FY2026 Fee Schedule, Schedule F, Electrical Permit Fees.
$72.20
New Single Family Dwelling (up to 1,500 sq ft, all building wiring)City of Lewiston FY2026 Fee Schedule.
$216.56, plus $72.20 for each additional 1,000 sq ft or portion thereof
New DuplexCity of Lewiston FY2026 Fee Schedule.
$433.11
Existing Residence / Modular, Manufactured, or Mobile Home / Detached Shop (one circuit included)City of Lewiston FY2026 Fee Schedule.
$72.20, plus $11.10 for each additional branch circuit, up to the maximum of the corresponding square footage fee
Residential Spas, Hot Tubs, Hydro Massage Tubs, and Swimming PoolsCity of Lewiston FY2026 Fee Schedule.
$72.20 per inspection
Signs (per sign) / Outline Lighting (per occupancy)City of Lewiston FY2026 Fee Schedule.
$72.20
Commercial, Multi-family (3+ units), Industrial, Alternative Energy — valuation up to $10,000City of Lewiston FY2026 Fee Schedule.
$66.63 plus valuation x 0.032
Commercial, Multi-family (3+ units), Industrial, Alternative Energy — valuation $10,001 to $100,000City of Lewiston FY2026 Fee Schedule.
$288.74 plus (valuation - $10,000) x 0.028
Commercial, Multi-family (3+ units), Industrial, Alternative Energy — valuation $100,001 and upCity of Lewiston FY2026 Fee Schedule.
$1,288.24 plus (valuation - $100,000) x 0.015
Electrical Plan Review FeeCity of Lewiston FY2026 Fee Schedule.
$39.77 or 25% of the electrical permit fee, whichever is greater

Review timeline

Plan reviewLewiston’s published plan-review target
8–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Wiring, panel, and grounding inspection consistent with the adopted 2023 NEC.

  2. 2

    Final

    Final electrical inspection.

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

Tips

  • Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing plan review has a maximum published turnaround of 14 calendar days (8 for minor revisions) per the City of Lewiston Permit Review Schedule.
  • Commercial and multi-family (3+ unit) electrical work is billed on a valuation-based tier rather than the flat residential fees.

Frequently asked questions

Lewiston requires an electrical permit for: Required for all residential and commercial interior and exterior electrical work — City of Lewiston Permits Needed page; Compliance with the 2023 NEC as adopted by the City of Lewiston (January 2025). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Lewiston Building Services (Community Development Department) at (208) 746-1318, option 1 for Permit Representatives before starting work.

In Lewiston, the published Temporary Construction Services Only (200 amp or less, one location) is: $72.20. Additional published fees: New Single Family Dwelling (up to 1,500 sq ft, all building wiring) — $216.56, plus $72.20 for each additional 1,000 sq ft or portion thereof; New Duplex — $433.11; Existing Residence / Modular, Manufactured, or Mobile Home / Detached Shop (one circuit included) — $72.20, plus $11.10 for each additional branch circuit, up to the maximum of the corresponding square footage fee; Residential Spas, Hot Tubs, Hydro Massage Tubs, and Swimming Pools — $72.20 per inspection; Signs (per sign) / Outline Lighting (per occupancy) — $72.20; Commercial, Multi-family (3+ units), Industrial, Alternative Energy — valuation up to $10,000 — $66.63 plus valuation x 0.032; Commercial, Multi-family (3+ units), Industrial, Alternative Energy — valuation $10,001 to $100,000 — $288.74 plus (valuation - $10,000) x 0.028; Commercial, Multi-family (3+ units), Industrial, Alternative Energy — valuation $100,001 and up — $1,288.24 plus (valuation - $100,000) x 0.015; Electrical Plan Review Fee — $39.77 or 25% of the electrical permit fee, whichever is greater. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Lewiston's published plan-review target for an electrical permit is 8–14 business days.

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

Lewiston requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final. Schedule each through City of Lewiston Building Services (Community Development Department) ((208) 746-1318, option 1 for Permit Representatives).

Apply through City of Lewiston Building Services (Community Development Department) at 215 D Street, Lewiston, ID 83501 (P.O. Box 617, Lewiston, ID 83501). Phone: (208) 746-1318, option 1 for Permit Representatives, email: cd@cityoflewiston.org. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Building Official: Jeff Wolfe, (509) 254-3275, jwolfe@cityoflewiston.org. Permit Representatives: Lorrie Tanguay, (208) 746-1318 ext. 7203; Adrian Miller, (208) 746-1318 ext. 7263.. Official information: https://www.cityoflewiston.org/227/Building-Services.

Lewiston, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), plus 2021 IBC Mass Timber provisions, adopted January 2025 for commercial construction — City of Lewiston Current Codes page (Lewiston City Code Sec. 10-1, Code Adoption).; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), adopted January 2021, for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses — City of Lewiston Current Codes page.; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), adopted January 2021 — City of Lewiston Current Codes page.; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted January 2021 — City of Lewiston Current Codes page.; Idaho State Plumbing Code, based on the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), adopted January 2021 — City of Lewiston Current Codes page.; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), adopted January 2021 — City of Lewiston Current Codes page.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted January 2025 — City of Lewiston Current Codes page.; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted January 2021 — City of Lewiston Current Codes page.; The Current Codes page states local amendments to the adopted codes exist and directs readers to Lewiston City Code Sec. 10-1 (Code Adoption) for the specific amendment text; the amendments themselves are not individually enumerated on the Current Codes web page.. Local amendments apply — see the Lewiston overview page for the full list.

The City of Lewiston adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) in January 2025, per the City's Current Codes page.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-04.

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

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