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Solar PV Permit (Split City/State Jurisdiction) in Driggs, Idaho

Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems in Driggs. The City of Driggs Planning & Building Department's own Building Information page states directly: 'Plumbing and Electrical permits are issued by the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety and are required for any plumbing and electrical work' — the City itself does not issue electrical permits. The structural/racking portion of a solar installation is billed on the City's standard valuation-based Building Permit fee schedule (calculated per the International Code Council's Building Safety Journal valuation tables); no dedicated solar/photovoltaic fee line was located as of this review.

Verified 2026-07-23 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Obtain a City of Driggs Building Permit for the structural/racking portion of the installation via the City's Application Portal, including a completed Building Permit & Site Plan Checklist
  • A licensed electrical contractor must separately obtain an electrical permit from the Idaho Division of Building Safety (DBS) for the interconnection/electrical work — the City of Driggs does not issue electrical permits
  • Building permits are required for construction, addition, alteration, repair, relocation, demolition, or change in occupancy within City limits; minor exempt projects (e.g., small tool sheds, low fences) do not apply to solar installations
  • Impact fees may apply to new construction associated with the project, per the City's Impact Fee schedule (deed-restricted affordable housing developments are exempt)

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Fee schedule

City Building Permit Fee — valuation-basedCity of Driggs FY26 Fee Schedule (effective 10/1/2025, amended 2/3/2026) calculates building permit fees from project valuation per the International Code Council's Building Safety Journal valuation tables; no dedicated solar/photovoltaic fee line was located on the publicly accessible portions of the City's Building Information & Applications page as of this review. Contact the Planning & Building Department, (208) 354-2362, for the current fee schedule document and exact valuation-tier figures.
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State Electrical Permit Fee (Idaho Division of Building Safety)The City of Driggs confirms electrical permits are issued by the Idaho Division of Building Safety, not the City, but a specific solar/photovoltaic-tier dollar figure was not independently located on DBS's own pages as of this review. This is an honest gap, not an invented figure — contact Idaho DBS directly for the current fee.
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Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    City Building Inspection (Structural/Racking)

    City of Driggs inspects the structural/racking portion of the installation

  2. 2

    State Electrical Inspection

    Idaho Division of Building Safety inspects the interconnection/electrical work, since this is not handled by the City

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

Tips

  • Driggs splits solar permitting between two authorities: the City handles the structural/racking Building Permit, while a licensed electrical contractor must separately obtain an Idaho Division of Building Safety electrical permit for the interconnection — the City's own Building Information page states this directly.
  • Idaho's electrical licensing has a dedicated Solar Photovoltaic category requiring NABCEP (or equivalent) certification; confirm your installer holds the correct DBS license classification for PV work.
  • Because the electrical/interconnection side of this permit is state-administered, budget separate time and separate applications for the City Building Permit and the Idaho DBS Electrical Permit.
  • Check whether Impact Fees apply to your project — the City's Impact Fee schedule generally applies to new construction, though deed-restricted affordable housing is exempt; confirm with Planning & Building whether a solar retrofit on an existing structure triggers this.

Frequently asked questions

Driggs requires a solar pv permit (split city/state jurisdiction) for: Obtain a City of Driggs Building Permit for the structural/racking portion of the installation via the City's Application Portal, including a completed Building Permit & Site Plan Checklist; A licensed electrical contractor must separately obtain an electrical permit from the Idaho Division of Building Safety (DBS) for the interconnection/electrical work — the City of Driggs does not issue electrical permits; Building permits are required for construction, addition, alteration, repair, relocation, demolition, or change in occupancy within City limits; minor exempt projects (e.g., small tool sheds, low fences) do not apply to solar installations; Impact fees may apply to new construction associated with the project, per the City's Impact Fee schedule (deed-restricted affordable housing developments are exempt). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Driggs Planning & Building Department at (208) 354-2362 before starting work.

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: Building Permit Application (via Application Portal); Building Permit & Site Plan Checklist; Idaho Division of Building Safety Electrical Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Driggs requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar pv permit (split city/state jurisdiction), in order: City Building Inspection (Structural/Racking), State Electrical Inspection. 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.

No. The City of Driggs itself states that 'Plumbing and Electrical permits are issued by the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety.' The City issues the Building Permit for the structural/racking portion, while a licensed electrical contractor must separately obtain a state DBS electrical permit for the interconnection.

No dedicated solar/photovoltaic fee line was found on the publicly accessible portions of the City's fee schedule as of this review; the structural/racking permit is billed on the City's standard valuation-based Building Permit fee table. Contact the Planning & Building Department directly for a current quote.

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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