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EV Charger / EVSE Permit in McCall, Idaho

Installing a Level 1/Level 2 EV charging circuit in McCall is purely electrical work. The City of McCall's own Construction Information page states plainly that 'Permits and inspections for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fireplace installations (that are not wood burning or pellet inserts) are performed by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses' — so the electrical permit is issued directly by the State of Idaho DOPL, not the City. No City permit applies to a stand-alone EV charger circuit unless the installation also involves structural work. No EV-charger-specific line item exists on DOPL's published fee worksheet; a charger circuit added to an existing home is billed under DOPL's general 'Existing Residence' branch-circuit fee.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical permit required from the State of Idaho DOPL for the EV charger circuit/panel work — obtained via dbs.idaho.gov (all permits purchased online as of January 1, 2023)
  • Homeowners performing their own work on a primary/secondary residence may use DOPL's Homeowner Permit process; otherwise a licensed electrical contractor must pull the permit
  • No City of McCall building permit applies to a stand-alone EV charger circuit with no structural scope; if bundled with new construction or an addition, the City's applicable building-permit process would also apply to that structural scope, per City of McCall Building Permit Application Information and Resolution 24-11
  • All work must be inspected by DOPL's assigned state trade inspector for the McCall/Valley County area

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Fee schedule

DOPL Existing Residence — branch circuit additionIdaho DOPL Electrical Permit Worksheet (Homeowner), 'Existing Residence' category, revised 8/17/2022 — the applicable category for a typical EV charger circuit/subpanel added to an existing home; no EV-specific line item exists on the worksheet, confirmed by direct review of the same DOPL worksheet documented for other Idaho jurisdictions in this corpus (e.g., Malad City).
$65.00 base fee (includes one circuit) plus $10.00 per additional branch circuit, up to the maximum of the corresponding square footage of the building

Review timeline

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Inspection process

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    Electrical Inspection (State of Idaho)

    Circuit wiring, breaker/panel sizing, and disconnect placement inspected by DOPL's assigned state trade inspector for the McCall area

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

Tips

  • There is no City of McCall EV-charger permit — a stand-alone charger circuit is handled entirely through the State of Idaho DOPL electrical permit process, the same agency that handles electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and most fireplace work in McCall.
  • Use DOPL's 'Existing Residence' fee category ($65 base plus $10 per additional branch circuit) for a typical retrofit charger install.
  • All DOPL permits must be purchased online at dbs.idaho.gov.

Frequently asked questions

McCall requires an ev charger / evse permit for: Electrical permit required from the State of Idaho DOPL for the EV charger circuit/panel work — obtained via dbs.idaho.gov (all permits purchased online as of January 1, 2023); Homeowners performing their own work on a primary/secondary residence may use DOPL's Homeowner Permit process; otherwise a licensed electrical contractor must pull the permit; No City of McCall building permit applies to a stand-alone EV charger circuit with no structural scope; if bundled with new construction or an addition, the City's applicable building-permit process would also apply to that structural scope, per City of McCall Building Permit Application Information and Resolution 24-11; All work must be inspected by DOPL's assigned state trade inspector for the McCall/Valley County area. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of McCall Building Department (Community & Economic Development) at (208) 634-7142 before starting work.

No EV-specific fee line item exists. A charger circuit added to an existing home is billed under DOPL's 'Existing Residence' category: $65.00 base fee (includes one branch circuit) plus $10.00 for each additional branch circuit.

McCall does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of McCall Building Department (Community & Economic Development) at (208) 634-7142 for current turnaround.

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

McCall requires 1 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse permit, in order: Electrical Inspection (State of Idaho). Schedule each through City of McCall Building Department (Community & Economic Development) ((208) 634-7142).

Apply through City of McCall Building Department (Community & Economic Development) at 216 East Park Street, McCall, ID 83638. Phone: (208) 634-7142, email: rsantiago-govier@mccall.id.us. Office hours: Mon–Fri, City Hall business hours (contact Permit Technician at (208) 634-7052 for scheduling). Official information: https://www.mccall.id.us/228/Building-Department.

McCall, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC); 2020 IRC — Idaho Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC), Parts I, II, III, IX as amended, with Appendices A, B, C, D, and R (Tiny Homes); 2020 IECC — Idaho Energy Conservation Code (residential portion amended); 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC); 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code (based on the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2018 IRC Parts V (Mechanical) and VI (Fuel Gas); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2018 International Fire Code (IFC); 2009 ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities; 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design; 1991 Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; McCall City Code Title 2 (Building Regulations), Chapter 1 — Applicable Codes, as amended by Ordinance 988 (eff. 4/27/2020). Local amendments apply — see the McCall overview page for the full list.

No. The City's own Construction Information page states that electrical permits and inspections are performed by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not the City. No City permit applies unless the project also involves structural work.

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

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