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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.

Verified 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
  • No distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line, expedited timeline, or SolarAPP+-style instant-permitting platform was found published by DOPL as of this review

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Fee schedule

Homeowner Electrical Permit — existing residence, base feeDOPL/Idaho Division of Building Safety, "Homeowners Electrical: How Do The Fees Work?" — applies to work on an existing residence, detached shop, or modular/manufactured/mobile home; no distinct EV charger/EVSE line item is published, so a typical EVSE circuit addition is billed under this general homeowner electrical fee.
$65.00
Homeowner Electrical Permit — per branch circuitDOPL, same source — added to the $65 base fee; a single EV charger circuit would typically add one branch-circuit charge ($75 total for one circuit).
$10.00 per branch circuit
Requested Inspection / Plan Check (optional)DOPL, same source.
$65.00 per hour

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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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 plus $10 per branch circuit, 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; No distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line, expedited timeline, or SolarAPP+-style instant-permitting platform was found published by DOPL as of this review. 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 Homeowner Electrical Permit — existing residence, base fee is: $65.00. Additional published fees: Homeowner Electrical Permit — per branch circuit — $10.00 per branch circuit; Requested Inspection / Plan Check (optional) — $65.00 per hour. 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: 2015 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted and amended per Power County Building Code Ordinance, Title 8, Chapter 1, Section 8-1-13-1; 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted and amended per Power County Building Code Ordinance, Title 8, Chapter 1, Section 8-1-13-2; 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2015 International Fire Code (IFC); 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); Editions as codified in the Power County Building Code Ordinance (recorded 2018); Power County Code of Ordinances Title 8 (Building Regulations) is maintained on American Legal Publishing but the live section text is JavaScript-rendered and could not be independently re-verified for a possible later edition update beyond the archived 2018 ordinance PDF — treat edition years as sourced to that document. 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 plus $10 per branch circuit. Source: DOPL, "Homeowners Electrical: How Do The Fees Work?" (https://dbs.idaho.gov/programs/electrical-program/homeowners-electrical-how-do-the-fees-work/).

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.

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

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