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EV Charger / EVSE Permit (State of Idaho Electrical Permit) in Driggs, Idaho

Installation of an electric vehicle charging station in Driggs is electrical work and, like all electrical work in Driggs (per this file's residential-building-permit and solar-pv-permit entries), is NOT permitted by the City at all — the City's own Building Information page states directly that 'Plumbing and Electrical permits are issued by the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety.' The permit is issued by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) / Division of Building Safety (dbs.idaho.gov). DOPL's own statewide Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule, Rev. 8/17/2022, directly fetched and reviewed this session) has NO distinct 'EV charger,' 'electric vehicle,' or 'EVSE' line item — a dedicated Level 2 charger circuit added to an existing residence is billed under the worksheet's 'Existing Residence / Modular, Manufactured or Mobile Homes / Detached Shop' bucket: $65 base fee plus $10 per additional branch circuit beyond the one circuit included in the base fee.

Verified 2026-07-23 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical permit issued by the State of Idaho DOPL/Division of Building Safety, not the City of Driggs — purchased online at dbs.idaho.gov (required for all permits as of January 1, 2023)
  • Confirmed directly against DOPL's own Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule, Rev. 8/17/2022): no distinct EV-charger/EVSE fee line exists; a new circuit added at an existing residence for a charger falls under the 'Existing Residence... Detached Shop' bucket ($65 + $10 per additional branch circuit)
  • Work must be performed by, or under, an electrical contractor holding a current Idaho DOPL electrical license, or by the homeowner personally under Idaho's homeowner electrical permit provision for their own residence
  • The City of Driggs itself has no role in the EV charger permit approval — no City Building Permit is required for the electrical work itself unless the installation is bundled with structural work (e.g., new garage construction) that independently triggers a City Building Permit

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Fee schedule

Existing Residence / Modular, Manufactured or Mobile Homes / Detached Shop (typical dedicated EV charger circuit added to an existing home)Idaho DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule), Rev. 8/17/2022 — directly fetched and reviewed this session; confirmed no distinct EV-charger/EVSE line item exists on the statewide fee worksheet
$65 base fee, plus $10 per additional branch circuit beyond the one circuit included in the base fee
Temporary Construction Services (200 amp or less, one location) — if applicable during installationIdaho DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet
$65
Requested Inspection (findings or inspector consultation)Idaho DOPL Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet
$65.00 per hour

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Wiring and conduit installed before walls closed (if applicable)

  2. 2

    Final

    Charger circuit/unit installed, breaker sized correctly, energized

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

Tips

  • Do not apply for an EV charger permit through the City of Driggs — like all electrical work in Driggs, it is a State of Idaho DOPL permit purchased online at dbs.idaho.gov.
  • There is no distinct 'EV charger permit' anywhere in Idaho's statewide electrical fee worksheet — a dedicated charger circuit at an existing home is billed at the flat $65 existing-residence fee plus $10 for each additional branch circuit beyond the first.
  • A homeowner may self-permit an EV charger circuit at their own residence under Idaho's homeowner electrical permit provision rather than hiring a licensed contractor. Contractor
  • Proof of State Electrical compliance is required before the City issues a Certificate of Occupancy on any project that bundles a charger install with new construction — coordinate the DOPL electrical permit and inspection timing with the City building permit if both are in play.

Frequently asked questions

Driggs requires an ev charger / evse permit (state of idaho electrical permit) for: Electrical permit issued by the State of Idaho DOPL/Division of Building Safety, not the City of Driggs — purchased online at dbs.idaho.gov (required for all permits as of January 1, 2023); Confirmed directly against DOPL's own Contractor Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule, Rev. 8/17/2022): no distinct EV-charger/EVSE fee line exists; a new circuit added at an existing residence for a charger falls under the 'Existing Residence... Detached Shop' bucket ($65 + $10 per additional branch circuit); Work must be performed by, or under, an electrical contractor holding a current Idaho DOPL electrical license, or by the homeowner personally under Idaho's homeowner electrical permit provision for their own residence; The City of Driggs itself has no role in the EV charger permit approval — no City Building Permit is required for the electrical work itself unless the installation is bundled with structural work (e.g., new garage construction) that independently triggers a City Building Permit. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Driggs Planning & Building Department at (208) 354-2362 before starting work.

No. DOPL's statewide Electrical Permit Worksheet has no distinct EV-charger or EVSE line item. A dedicated charger circuit added to an existing residence is billed under the 'Existing Residence' bucket: $65 base fee plus $10 per additional branch circuit beyond the first.

Driggs does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Driggs Planning & Building Department at (208) 354-2362 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Contractor Electrical Permit Application (State of Idaho DOPL). Depending on your project, Driggs may also ask for: Homeowner Electrical Permit Application (State of Idaho DOPL). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Driggs requires 2 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse permit (state of idaho electrical permit), in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of Driggs Planning & Building Department ((208) 354-2362).

Apply through City of Driggs Planning & Building Department at 60 South Main Street, P.O. Box 48, Driggs, ID 83422. Phone: (208) 354-2362, email: egrott@driggsidaho.org. Office hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Fridays and Federal Holidays). Official information: https://driggsidaho.org/departments/planning-and-building/.

Driggs, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix F (Radon); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); Idaho state electrical and plumbing codes administered by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), formerly Division of Building Safety — not locally amended by the City of Driggs; Driggs Land Development Code (Title 8, Building Regulations; Chapters 3–13 covering zoning, building types, design requirements, floodplain, and site development). Local amendments apply — see the Driggs overview page for the full list.

The State of Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) / Division of Building Safety, not the City of Driggs — the City's own Building Information page confirms electrical permits are issued by the State, and this applies to EV chargers the same as any other electrical work.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.

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

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