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EV Charger / EVSE Permit in Kimberly, Idaho

Electric vehicle charging equipment (EVSE) installation in the City of Kimberly is an electrical installation, and the City of Kimberly does not itself inspect electrical trade work — per the City's own Building Permit Application, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC/mechanical trades are inspected and signed off directly by State of Idaho inspectors (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL) before the City's own final building inspection can be scheduled. DOPL's own published Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule) has no distinct EVSE/EV-charger line item; a Level 2 EVSE circuit at an existing residence is billed under the worksheet's 'Existing Residence' branch-circuit tier, and one added as part of new construction is folded into the 'New Single Family Dwelling' square-footage tier.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • EVSE/EV charger circuit installation requires a State of Idaho DOPL electrical permit, purchased online via DOPL's ArcGIS location-based portal (dbs.idaho.gov) — the City of Kimberly does not itself issue or inspect electrical permits
  • Homeowners performing EVSE wiring on their own primary or secondary residence may obtain a DOPL Homeowner Electrical Permit directly; otherwise an Idaho-licensed electrical contractor must pull the permit
  • No distinct EV-charger/EVSE fee line exists on the DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule, rev. 8/17/2022) — a charger circuit added to an existing residence is billed under the worksheet's 'Existing Residence' tier ($65 base + $10 per additional branch circuit); a charger installed with new-home construction is folded into the 'New Single Family Dwelling' square-footage tier
  • If the EVSE circuit is part of a City-permitted building project (e.g., new construction or an addition), the City's own building permit process still applies to the structural/general-building scope, but the electrical trade inspection itself remains with DOPL, not the City
  • Inspections are scheduled through DOPL's own system and performed by a DOPL-assigned inspector

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Fee schedule

EVSE circuit added to Existing ResidenceState of Idaho DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule), revised 8/17/2022 — no distinct EV-charger line item is published; this is the applicable 'Existing Residence' branch-circuit tier. A state fee, not collected by the City of Kimberly.
$65 + $10 per additional branch circuit
EVSE circuit included in New Single Family DwellingState of Idaho DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule), revised 8/17/2022 — applies when the charger circuit is installed as part of new home construction
$130 (up to 1,500 sq ft) to $325 + $65 per additional 1,000 sq ft (over 4,500 sq ft)

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

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    Final (DOPL-inspected)

    EVSE circuit, breaker/disconnect, and NEC Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System) compliance verified by a DOPL-assigned inspector; must be signed off before the City of Kimberly's own final building inspection (if applicable) can be scheduled

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

Tips

  • The City of Kimberly does not accept or inspect electrical permits — apply directly through DOPL's ArcGIS location-based portal (dbs.idaho.gov) or call DOPL at 1-800-955-3044.
  • If the EVSE installation is bundled with a City building permit (e.g., new construction), the City's final inspection cannot be scheduled until the State electrical inspector has signed off, consistent with the City's general trade-inspection policy documented on the Residential Building Permit entry.
  • Idaho state law bars local governments from mandating EV charging infrastructure or dedicated EV parking in new construction — the City of Kimberly has no such local mandate.

Frequently asked questions

Kimberly requires an ev charger / evse permit for: EVSE/EV charger circuit installation requires a State of Idaho DOPL electrical permit, purchased online via DOPL's ArcGIS location-based portal (dbs.idaho.gov) — the City of Kimberly does not itself issue or inspect electrical permits; Homeowners performing EVSE wiring on their own primary or secondary residence may obtain a DOPL Homeowner Electrical Permit directly; otherwise an Idaho-licensed electrical contractor must pull the permit; No distinct EV-charger/EVSE fee line exists on the DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet (Fee Schedule, rev. 8/17/2022) — a charger circuit added to an existing residence is billed under the worksheet's 'Existing Residence' tier ($65 base + $10 per additional branch circuit); a charger installed with new-home construction is folded into the 'New Single Family Dwelling' square-footage tier; If the EVSE circuit is part of a City-permitted building project (e.g., new construction or an addition), the City's own building permit process still applies to the structural/general-building scope, but the electrical trade inspection itself remains with DOPL, not the City; Inspections are scheduled through DOPL's own system and performed by a DOPL-assigned inspector. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Kimberly Building - Planning and Zoning Department at 208-423-4151 Ext. 17 before starting work.

No distinct EV-charger/EVSE line item exists on the DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet used statewide. A charger circuit added to an existing home is billed under the worksheet's 'Existing Residence' branch-circuit tier ($65 + $10 per additional circuit); one installed with new construction is folded into the new-home square-footage tier.

Kimberly does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Kimberly Building - Planning and Zoning Department at 208-423-4151 Ext. 17 for current turnaround.

You'll need: DOPL Electrical Permit (Contractor or Homeowner). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Kimberly requires 1 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse permit, in order: Final (DOPL-inspected). Schedule each through City of Kimberly Building - Planning and Zoning Department (208-423-4151 Ext. 17).

Apply through City of Kimberly Building - Planning and Zoning Department at 242 Highway 30 E, Kimberly, ID 83341. Phone: 208-423-4151 Ext. 17, email: ceckles@cityofkimberly.org. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Official information: https://cityofkimberly.org/478/Building---Planning-and-Zoning.

Kimberly, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), or as subsequently adopted/amended and currently in effect per the Idaho State Building Code, per the City of Kimberly Residential-Commercial Application for Building Permit (Ord. No. 671 effective 03-28-2022, amended 02-09-2026 per Ord. No. 689); Idaho State Building Code program (electrical, plumbing, and HVAC/mechanical trades are inspected and signed off directly by State of Idaho inspectors, not the City of Kimberly, before the City's final building inspection may be scheduled). Local amendments apply — see the Kimberly overview page for the full list.

No. Electric vehicle charging equipment (EVSE) installation is an electrical permit, and the City of Kimberly does not inspect electrical trade work — that is handled directly by the State of Idaho (DOPL). Purchase the permit online at dbs.idaho.gov.

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

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