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EV Charger / EVSE Permit in Unincorporated Box Elder County, Utah

Box Elder County's 2026 Fee Schedule for Buildings & Grounds does not publish a distinct EV charger / EVSE line item. Its Building and Grounds fee table lists Mobile Inspection ($500), Solar Inspection ($500), Generator/Battery ($350), Pump ($100), and Meter Upgrade (Gas & Electric) ($100) as its only itemized inspection categories, plus a general Building Permit Fee that adopts the state ICC valuation-based fee structure — an EV charger circuit does not clearly map to any single one of these named categories.

Reviewed 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property in unincorporated Box Elder County
  • New dedicated 240V circuit and/or panel capacity to serve the charger, inspected under the adopted National Electrical Code
  • Licensed electrical contractor, or owner-performed work on the owner's own residence

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Fee schedule

Meter Upgrade (Gas & Electric)Box Elder County 2026 Fee Schedule for Buildings & Grounds — closest itemized inspection fee if the EV charger install also requires an electric meter/service upgrade; the county does not confirm this line applies to a charger install that does not touch the meter.
$100.00
Building Permit Fee (if not covered by an itemized category)Box Elder County 2026 Fee Schedule for Buildings & Grounds — general fallback fee basis for building/electrical work that does not fall under one of the county's named flat-fee inspection categories.
Adopt State ICC Fee Structure (valuation-based)
State SurchargeBox Elder County 2026 Fee Schedule for Buildings & Grounds
1% of Building Permit Fee

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

How long did your EV Charger / EVSE Permit permit actually take in Unincorporated Box Elder County?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Electrical Inspection

    Inspection of the new circuit/panel work serving the charger, administered by the Box Elder County Building Department.

See the full Unincorporated Box Elder County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Box Elder County's itemized Building and Grounds fee table (Mobile Inspection $500, Solar Inspection $500, Generator/Battery $350, Pump $100, Meter Upgrade (Gas & Electric) $100) does not name EV chargers or EVSE — confirm with the Building Department which category (or the general ICC valuation-based Building Permit Fee) applies to a standalone charger circuit before applying.
  • If the charger installation involves an electric meter or service upgrade, the $100 Meter Upgrade (Gas & Electric) fee is the most likely applicable published line item.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Box Elder County requires an ev charger / evse permit for: Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property in unincorporated Box Elder County; New dedicated 240V circuit and/or panel capacity to serve the charger, inspected under the adopted National Electrical Code; Licensed electrical contractor, or owner-performed work on the owner's own residence. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Box Elder County Building Permits / Inspection at (435) 734-2634 before starting work.

No distinct EV/EVSE fee is published. The county's 2026 Fee Schedule for Buildings & Grounds lists itemized categories for Mobile Inspection, Solar Inspection, Generator/Battery, Pump, and Meter Upgrade (Gas & Electric), plus a general ICC valuation-based Building Permit Fee, but does not name EV chargers specifically.

Unincorporated Box Elder County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Box Elder County Building Permits / Inspection at (435) 734-2634 for current turnaround.

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

Unincorporated Box Elder County requires 1 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse permit, in order: Electrical Inspection. Schedule each through Box Elder County Building Permits / Inspection ((435) 734-2634).

Apply through Box Elder County Building Permits / Inspection at 1 S Main Street, Room 19, Brigham City, UT 84302. Phone: (435) 734-2634, email: cillum@boxeldercountyut.gov. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (per Box Elder County Building Permits/Inspection page). Official information: https://www.boxeldercountyut.gov/195/Building-Permits-Inspection.

Unincorporated Box Elder County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(a) (https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html), in force statewide since 7/1/2026 and binding on counties under §15A-1-204. Box Elder County's own '2021 Adopted Code' document (DocumentCenter/View/173) still lists the 2021 IBC with Appendix J only (no Appendix C) — live-checked 2026-07-16, the county's own document has not been updated to the current statewide edition.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix AQ — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(b)/(c); this edition is UNCHANGED from the prior code cycle. Box Elder County's own document lists the 2021 IRC (without a distinct Appendix AQ citation) — live-checked 2026-07-16, consistent with the current statute on the base edition.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(d). Box Elder County's own document still lists the 2021 IPC — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(e). Box Elder County's own document still lists the 2021 IMC — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(f). Box Elder County's own document still lists the 2021 IFGC — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(g); this edition is UNCHANGED from the prior code cycle. Box Elder County's own '2021 Adopted Code' document lists the 2017 NEC — live-checked 2026-07-16, a genuine and long-standing discrepancy in the county's own published document (not a transcription error); confirm the currently enforced edition directly with the Chief Building Official, Codey Illum, at (435) 734-3303 before relying on this for a live electrical project.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — one code, no residential/commercial split, per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(h). Box Elder County's own document lists the 2021 IECC (also undifferentiated by residential/commercial) — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), subject to Utah Code §15A-2-104(2) (the HUD Code) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(i)/(j). Box Elder County's own document lists the 2021 IEBC — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — governs statewide per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(n). Box Elder County's own '2021 Adopted Code' document does not list any ISPSC edition — live-checked 2026-07-16; added here per the statute, not omitted.; Modular Building Institute (MBI) Standards 1200 and 1205 — governs statewide per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(o). Not separately listed in Box Elder County's own '2021 Adopted Code' document — live-checked 2026-07-16.. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Box Elder County overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Key facts 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 Unincorporated Box Elder County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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