Electric vehicle charging stations: installation: permits

The law requires local governments to streamline approval of more complete EV charging installations while retaining health and safety review. It also sets default application information and approval timelines when local permitting processes fall short.

What the law does ​

• Requires administrative permits for EV charging stations that include qualifying canopies or onsite energy storage sized to support charging.
• Requires expedited local permitting ordinances and checklists to cover supporting infrastructure, including paving, pads, utility trenches, canopies, and charging-supporting energy storage.
• Requires local governments to update their EV charging ordinances and checklists by December 31, 2027.
• Requires EV charging equipment to meet applicable safety and performance standards.
• Deems applications complete or approved after specified deadlines if local officials do not act or issue a complete written correction notice.
• Requires local governments to notify applicants within 30 days after an application is deemed approved, while allowing construction to begin before that notice arrives.
• Requires the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development to publish a standardized fallback application form and an optional compliance template.
• Preserves local authority to request documents, review plans, and inspect projects for compliance with health and safety requirements.

Who it affects ​

• EV charging station owners, developers, installers, and property owners.
• Cities, counties, and city and county building officials.
• Manufacturers and suppliers of EV charging equipment.

Context ​

The new provisions become operative January 1, 2027.