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EV Charger / EVSE Permit in Buhl, Idaho

Installation of an electric vehicle charger (EVSE) at a Buhl property is electrical work, and the City of Buhl does not issue electrical permits at all — per the City's own Building Department webpage, separate permits for electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning work are issued directly by the State of Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not the City of Buhl. There is no City-issued EV-charger-specific permit or fee.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical permit obtained directly through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) Building Safety Program, not the City of Buhl
  • Idaho-licensed electrical contractor required
  • Dedicated branch circuit sized to EVSE manufacturer specifications, complying with the applicable NEC edition adopted by the State of Idaho
  • If the EVSE installation involves other City-permitted work (e.g., a new equipment enclosure), a separate City of Buhl building permit for that portion may still apply

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Fee schedule

State Electrical Permit FeeConfirm current state fee schedule via DOPL's eTrakit3 portal; no City-level fee applies to the EVSE circuit itself
Set by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) Building Safety Program, not the City of Buhl

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    State Electrical Inspection

    Conducted under the Idaho DOPL Building Safety electrical inspection program, not a City of Buhl inspection

Tips

  • Do not contact the City of Buhl Building Department for an EV charger/EVSE electrical permit — that trade is routed entirely to the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), the same as Buhl's general Electrical Permit routing.
  • If other City-permitted work accompanies the EVSE install (e.g., a new equipment enclosure), that portion still requires a separate City of Buhl building permit.

Frequently asked questions

Buhl requires an ev charger / evse permit for: Electrical permit obtained directly through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) Building Safety Program, not the City of Buhl; Idaho-licensed electrical contractor required; Dedicated branch circuit sized to EVSE manufacturer specifications, complying with the applicable NEC edition adopted by the State of Idaho; If the EVSE installation involves other City-permitted work (e.g., a new equipment enclosure), a separate City of Buhl building permit for that portion may still apply. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Buhl Building Department (Building and Planning & Zoning Department) at 208-308-9814 before starting work.

In Buhl, the published State Electrical Permit Fee is: Set by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) Building Safety Program, not the City of Buhl. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Buhl does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Buhl Building Department (Building and Planning & Zoning Department) at 208-308-9814 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Idaho DOPL Building Safety Electrical Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Buhl requires 1 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse permit, in order: State Electrical Inspection. Schedule each through City of Buhl Building Department (Building and Planning & Zoning Department) (208-308-9814).

Apply through City of Buhl Building Department (Building and Planning & Zoning Department) at 201 Broadway Ave N, Buhl, ID 83316. Phone: 208-308-9814, email: jazmine.m@cityofbuhl.us. Office hours: Monday 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday–Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM (closed Friday–Sunday). Official information: https://www.cityofbuhl.us/building-department.html.

Buhl, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), as currently enforced per the City of Buhl Building Department (Buhl Municipal Code 8-1-1 as codified online still lists the 2012 IBC per Ord. 974, 1-27-2014 — the department's own published webpage confirms 2018 IBC is the version presently enforced, consistent with the statewide Idaho Building Code Board 2018-cycle adoption); 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), as currently enforced per the City of Buhl Building Department; 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), per Buhl Municipal Code 8-1-1.C (Ord. 974, 1-27-2014, eff. retroactive to 1-1-2014) — no subsequent municipal amendment found in the codified online ordinance text; 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), per Buhl Municipal Code 8-1-1.D (Ord. 974, 1-27-2014, eff. retroactive to 1-1-2014); All codes adopted 'as adopted by the State of Idaho or the Idaho Building Code Board, together with any amendments or revisions... made by the Idaho Building Code Board through the negotiated rulemaking process' (Buhl Municipal Code 8-1-1); Idaho State Plumbing Code and National Electrical Code — administered by the State of Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not the City of Buhl. Local amendments apply — see the Buhl overview page for the full list.

No. The City of Buhl does not issue electrical permits of any kind, including for EV charger/EVSE installations. Electrical permitting is handled directly by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL).

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

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