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EV Charger / EVSE Permit in Unincorporated Power County, Idaho

Power County's adopted Building Code Ordinance (Title 8) lists only the IBC, IRC, IECC, IFC, and IEBC — no county-adopted NEC edition — and the state's own Inspector List with Schedules assigns Power County electrical inspections to a State of Idaho electrical inspector (Shane Lott), confirming that electrical work in unincorporated Power County is regulated by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL, formerly Division of Building Safety), not the county. An EV charger/EVSE installation therefore requires a State of Idaho Electrical Permit through DOPL, not a county permit. DOPL publishes no distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line; a residential EVSE circuit added to an existing home is billed under the homeowner (or contractor) electrical permit fee structure — a base fee plus a per-branch-circuit charge for existing-residence work.

Reviewed 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • State of Idaho Electrical Permit (DOPL) required for EV charger/EVSE circuit installation in unincorporated Power County — apply online via the DOPL permit purchasing system, or by submitting the Homeowner or Contractor Electrical Permit Application
  • Homeowners may self-perform EVSE wiring on their own primary or secondary residence and related outbuildings using a Homeowner Electrical Permit; work for others, or on commercial property, requires a licensed contractor Owner-builderContractor
  • Installation must comply with the National Electrical Code edition adopted by the Idaho Electrical Board
  • Schedule inspection through the DOPL electrical inspection request line/portal; Power County is served by a state-assigned electrical inspector, not a county inspector
  • DOPL publishes no distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line, expedited timeline, or SolarAPP+-style instant-permitting platform

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Fee schedule

State Electrical Permit — Existing Dwelling Unit
IDAPA 24.39.10 (Rules of the Idaho Electrical Board), Section 500.02.a.ii, effective 3-28-23: "Existing Dwelling Unit Permit: sixty-five dollars ($65) per inspection." Applies to an existing… Show full citationIDAPA 24.39.10 (Rules of the Idaho Electrical Board), Section 500.02.a.ii, effective 3-28-23: "Existing Dwelling Unit Permit: sixty-five dollars ($65) per inspection." Applies to an existing residence, detached shop, or modular/manufactured/mobile home. Statewide fee set by DOPL, not by the county.
$65.00 per inspection
Additional branch circuits (DOPL worksheet only — not imposed by the controlling rule)
DOPL Homeowner Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule), Rev. Show full citationDOPL Homeowner Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule), Rev. 8/17/2022, "Existing Residence / Modular, Manufactured or Mobile Homes / Detached Shop" row. One circuit is included in the $65.00, so a single EV charger circuit adds nothing under the worksheet either. Retained rather than deleted because the worksheet is the form applicants submit, but it is NOT in IDAPA 24.39.10 — see the confidenceNote on the base fee.
$10.00 per additional branch circuit per DOPL's worksheet; $0 under IDAPA 24.39.10
Requested Inspection Permit
IDAPA 24.39.10 Section 500.03: "Requested Inspection Permit. Show full citationIDAPA 24.39.10 Section 500.03: "Requested Inspection Permit. A sixty-five dollar ($65) fee per inspection." Note DOPL's worksheet instead states "$65.00 per hr." for a Requested Inspection, and separately requires a $65/hour Plan Check for grid-connected renewable energy prior to purchasing the installation permit — so this is not optional for grid-tied solar or storage.
$65.00 per inspection

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

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    Electrical Inspection

    EVSE circuit, breaker, disconnect, and equipment mounting inspected by the DOPL-assigned state electrical inspector for Power County

See the full Unincorporated Power County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Power County has no county-adopted NEC edition and no county electrical permit — EV charger/EVSE installations go through Idaho DOPL, the same state process used for all electrical work here, not the county Building Administrator's office.
  • Homeowners installing an EV charger on their own primary or secondary residence can self-permit for $65 per inspection, without hiring a licensed electrician, per DOPL's homeowner electrical permit program. Contractor

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Power County requires an ev charger / evse permit for: State of Idaho Electrical Permit (DOPL) required for EV charger/EVSE circuit installation in unincorporated Power County — apply online via the DOPL permit purchasing system, or by submitting the Homeowner or Contractor Electrical Permit Application; Homeowners may self-perform EVSE wiring on their own primary or secondary residence and related outbuildings using a Homeowner Electrical Permit; work for others, or on commercial property, requires a licensed contractor; Installation must comply with the National Electrical Code edition adopted by the Idaho Electrical Board; Schedule inspection through the DOPL electrical inspection request line/portal; Power County is served by a state-assigned electrical inspector, not a county inspector; DOPL publishes no distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line, expedited timeline, or SolarAPP+-style instant-permitting platform. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Power County Building Administrator / Planning and Zoning Department at 208-226-7625 before starting work.

In Unincorporated Power County, the published State Electrical Permit — Existing Dwelling Unit is: $65.00 per inspection. Additional published fees: Additional branch circuits (DOPL worksheet only — not imposed by the controlling rule) — $10.00 per additional branch circuit per DOPL's worksheet; $0 under IDAPA 24.39.10; Requested Inspection Permit — $65.00 per inspection. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Unincorporated Power County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Power County Building Administrator / Planning and Zoning Department at 208-226-7625 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Homeowner or Contractor Electrical Permit Application (DOPL). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Power County requires 1 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse permit, in order: Electrical Inspection. Schedule each through Power County Building Administrator / Planning and Zoning Department (208-226-7625).

Apply through Power County Building Administrator / Planning and Zoning Department at 73 Fort Hall Ave., Ste. A, American Falls, ID 83211. Phone: 208-226-7625, email: ahiggins@co.power.id.us. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.powercounty.gov/195/Building-Administrator-Planning-and-Zoni.

Unincorporated Power County, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted per Ord. 2017-03 (12-18-2017), amended to the 2018 edition and further amended by Ord. 2020-03 (9-14-2020); codified as Power County Code section 8-1-13, with local amendments at section 8-1-13-1; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) — same adoption/amendment history (Ord. 2017-03; amd. Ord. 2020-03); parts I, II, III, IV, and IX, plus appendix G (swimming pools/spas/hot tubs), appendix H (patio covers), and accessibility appendices; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — same Ord. 2017-03/2020-03 adoption; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — same Ord. 2017-03/2020-03 adoption; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — same Ord. 2017-03/2020-03 adoption; Per the live American Legal Publishing code page (codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/powercountyid/latest/powercounty_id/0-0-0-1494, current version '2026 S-5'), section 8-1-13 explicitly lists all five codes at the 2018 edition, adopted by Ord. 2017-03 (12-18-2017) and amended by Ord. 2020-03 (9-14-2020). An archived 2018-recorded ordinance PDF citing 2015 IBC/IECC/IFC/IEBC and 2012 IRC editions is superseded; that ordinance is no longer hosted at its original live powercounty.us URL.. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Power County overview page for the full list.

No — unincorporated Power County has no local electrical permitting authority; its adopted Building Code Ordinance does not include an NEC edition, and the state's electrical inspector list assigns Power County to a State of Idaho inspector. EV charger/EVSE installations require a State of Idaho Electrical Permit through DOPL. There is no distinct EV charger fee; a typical homeowner installation is billed $65 per inspection. Source: DOPL, "Homeowners Electrical: How Do The Fees Work?" (https://dopl.idaho.gov/programs/electrical-program/homeowners-electrical-how-do-the-fees-work/).

Sources & verification

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