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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit in Kellogg, Idaho

Required for rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations within the City of Kellogg. Solar is not one of the checkbox categories on the City's single combined Building Department Permit Application (new construction, additions, alterations, demolition, fence, re-roof, siding, signs, mobile/manufactured home setting, floodplain development) — a solar project would be submitted under the general new-construction/alteration scope of that same form for the structural/mounting portion. Electrical interconnection is issued and inspected by the State of Idaho (DOPL), not the City, consistent with Kellogg's standing arrangement for all electrical/plumbing/mechanical trade permits. Kellogg shares its contracted Building Official (Keith Teeters) with several other Shoshone County cities, but sets its own fees independently; no fee schedule for any permit type, including solar, was found published by the City; Kellogg building fees are set by council resolution rather than a published document. The electrical interconnection scope, handled by the State of Idaho DOPL rather than the City, DOES have a published, currently-adopted statewide fee schedule (IDAPA 24.39.10, Rule 500) that governs the electrical portion of a Kellogg solar PV project.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Building permit required for the structural/mounting portion of a solar PV installation, submitted on the City's single combined Building Department Permit Application (no dedicated solar checkbox exists — use the general new construction/alteration scope)
  • Two sets of plans (minimum 24"x18") required for the structural/mounting design, per the same requirement that applies to new construction generally
  • Electrical interconnection is NOT issued or inspected by the City of Kellogg — permitted and inspected by the State of Idaho (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / Idaho Building Safety, 1-800-955-3044, dbs.idaho.gov), the same arrangement documented for all other electrical work in this file
  • All building permit fees, including any solar structural fee, must be paid with cash or check only — no card payments accepted

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Fee schedule

City of Kellogg building/structural permit fee (mounting/racking portion)Fees for all Kellogg building permits, including solar structural work, are set by resolution of the City Council rather than published in a fee-schedule document or the municipal code text itself; no dollar figure could be independently verified after checking the City building department page, the Building Permit Application PDF, and the City Code index (kellogg.id.gov/City%20Code/). Confirm directly with Building Official Keith Teeters, (208) 786-9131.
Not published — contact the department
Idaho DOPL Electrical Permit — Other Installation (Including Industrial and Commercial) fee schedule (applies to solar/renewable energy interconnection since Kellogg has no local electrical-permitting program)IDAPA 24.39.10 (Rules of the Idaho Electrical Board), Rule 500.02.b, current administrative rule text as amended through 4-4-25 (adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/24/243910.pdf). Statewide fee schedule administered by DOPL, since Kellogg defers all electrical trade permitting to the State.
Wiring cost up to $10,000: $60 plus 2% of total wiring cost; $10,000–$100,000: $260 plus 1% of the amount over $10,000; over $100,000: $1,160 plus 0.5% of the amount over $100,000; small work under $500 not involving a service change: $10
Idaho DOPL Plan Check FeeIDAPA 24.39.10, Rule 500.02.f
$65 minimum for one hour or less, plus $65 per additional hour
Idaho DOPL Requested Inspection PermitIDAPA 24.39.10, Rule 500.02.c
$65 per inspection

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

How long did your Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit permit actually take in Kellogg?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation/Footing (ground-mount) or Framing (rooftop racking)

    Structural attachment verified by the City Building Official (Keith Teeters) before panels are installed

  2. 2

    Final Electrical/Interconnection (State of Idaho DOPL)

    Performed by the State of Idaho, not the City, consistent with Kellogg's standing arrangement for electrical trade permits

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

Tips

  • Kellogg has no dedicated solar checkbox on its combined permit application — submit the structural/mounting portion under the general new-construction/alteration scope of the same form used for other building work, and confirm directly with Building Official Keith Teeters (208-786-9131) how he wants a solar project categorized.
  • As with all trade work in Kellogg, the electrical interconnection is a separate State of Idaho DOPL permit, not a City permit — call 1-800-955-3044 or visit dbs.idaho.gov.
  • Kellogg's Building Official, Keith Teeters, also serves Osburn, Wallace, Wardner, Smelterville, and Pinehurst under separate contracted-official arrangements, but each city (including Kellogg) sets its own fees independently — do not assume Kellogg's fees match a neighboring city's (e.g., Osburn's $100/sq ft solar valuation) without direct confirmation.
  • The electrical-interconnection portion of a Kellogg solar project is billed under Idaho DOPL's statewide "Other Installation (Including Industrial and Commercial)" fee schedule (IDAPA 24.39.10, Rule 500.02.b) since solar is not classified as new residential construction: $60 plus 2% of wiring cost up to $10,000, scaling from there. The City's own structural/mounting fee remains unpublished and resolution-based.

Frequently asked questions

Kellogg requires a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit for: Building permit required for the structural/mounting portion of a solar PV installation, submitted on the City's single combined Building Department Permit Application (no dedicated solar checkbox exists — use the general new construction/alteration scope); Two sets of plans (minimum 24"x18") required for the structural/mounting design, per the same requirement that applies to new construction generally; Electrical interconnection is NOT issued or inspected by the City of Kellogg — permitted and inspected by the State of Idaho (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / Idaho Building Safety, 1-800-955-3044, dbs.idaho.gov), the same arrangement documented for all other electrical work in this file; All building permit fees, including any solar structural fee, must be paid with cash or check only — no card payments accepted. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Kellogg Building Department at (208) 786-9131 before starting work.

Kellogg does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Kellogg Building Department at (208) 786-9131 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Department Permit Application; Construction Drawings / Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Kellogg requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit, in order: Foundation/Footing (ground-mount) or Framing (rooftop racking), Final Electrical/Interconnection (State of Idaho DOPL). Schedule each through City of Kellogg Building Department ((208) 786-9131).

Apply through City of Kellogg Building Department at 1007 McKinley Ave, Kellogg, ID 83837. Phone: (208) 786-9131, email: keith.teeters@kellogg.id.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Official information: https://kellogg.id.gov/departments/building/.

Kellogg, Idaho has adopted: International Building Code (IBC), 2018 edition, as adopted by the State of Idaho/Idaho Building Code Board, effective January 1, 2021 — per Kellogg City Code § 4-1-1.A (Ord. 593, 1-10-2018; amd. Ord. 616, 12-9-2020), current through Ord. 642 (11-12-2025); plan check fee reserved to council resolution; International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 edition, as adopted by the State of Idaho/Idaho Building Code Board, effective January 1, 2021 — per Kellogg City Code § 4-1-1.E (same enabling/amending ordinances); also referenced directly on the Re-Roof Permit Application (ice shield underlayment, dry-rot/structural requirements per I.R.C.); International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2018 edition (residential-portion amendments), effective January 1, 2021 — per Kellogg City Code § 4-1-1.B; International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2018 edition, as adopted by the State of Idaho/Idaho Building Code Board, effective January 1, 2021 — per Kellogg City Code § 4-1-1.F; Idaho Manufactured Home Installation Standard (IMHIS) — per Kellogg City Code § 4-1-1.C; American National Standard ICC/ANSI A117.1 (accessibility) — per Kellogg City Code § 4-1-1.D; 2026-07-23: the full text of Kellogg's adopted building code chapter (City Code Title 4, Chapter 1 — Building Code) was successfully retrieved live via the Browser pane against American Legal Publishing's JavaScript-rendered code library (codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/kelloggid/latest/kellogg_id/0-0-0-5133), resolving the prior gap; code shown current through Ord. 642 (11-12-2025) per the library's own overview page. Local amendments apply — see the Kellogg overview page for the full list.

No. The City's single combined Building Department Permit Application does not have a solar checkbox among its listed categories (new construction, additions, alterations, demolition, fence, re-roof, siding, signs, mobile/manufactured home setting, floodplain development) — a solar project's structural/mounting scope would be submitted under the general new-construction/alteration category on that same form.

No. Electrical interconnection is issued and inspected by the State of Idaho (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses), not the City of Kellogg, consistent with the City's standing arrangement for all electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trade permits. Contact DOPL at 1-800-955-3044.

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

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