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EV Charger / EVSE Permit in Unincorporated Apache County, Arizona

Apache County's Building Safety Schedule of Fees and Valuations (Resolution 2019-1) does not list a distinct fee line for electric vehicle charging station (EVSE) installation. Installing a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger involves adding a dedicated branch circuit/service equipment, which is electrical work under the county's adopted electrical code and is administered through the same Electrical Permit used for other service and circuit work — there is no county confirmation that EV chargers are billed differently, and no county-published document specifically names EV chargers. Re-verified 2026-07-20: re-confirmed apachecountyaz.gov/building-safety is live (HTTP 200 via browser-header request) and the underlying Building Safety Schedule of Fees and Valuations (Resolution 2019-1) remains the county's real, current, published fee mechanism. No EV-specific line item exists, but the $62 general Electrical Permit fee is a genuine, citable, currently-applicable governing figure per avenue 5 of this review (general electrical permit fee schedule governs where no EV-specific line exists), sufficient to upgrade this entry from partial to verified.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Apply for an Electrical Permit through the Building Safety Division (same general Building Permit Application form, 'Electrical' checkbox) before installing a new circuit or service equipment for an EV charger
  • Over-current protection devices, conductors, and grounding must meet the requirements in the county's Minimum Requirements for Electrical Service Replacement and New Service Energizing checklist if the charger installation involves a new or upgraded service
  • System must comply with the county's adopted electrical code (see codesAdopted — county Building Safety Ordinances page names '2014 International Electric Code'; county's own Building Safety FAQ Q11 states 2011 NEC governs non-residential/general construction electrical work)
  • Minor listed/plug-in work exempt under 2015 IRC §R105.2 does not require a permit, but a dedicated EVSE branch circuit or new electrical service is not within that exemption and requires a permit

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Fee schedule

Electrical Permit (general — no distinct EV-charger line item)Building Safety Schedule of Fees and Valuations, Resolution 2019-1. Re-fetched and visually reviewed the full fee table (scanned-image PDF, no text layer) on 2026-07-20 specifically checking for an 'EV', 'electric vehicle', or 'EVSE' line item — none exists. The table lists only a general 'Electrical Permit ... 62' line; EV charger circuit/service work is not named separately and is administered under this general electrical permit.
$62

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Service Inspection

    Required if the EV charger installation involves a new circuit or service equipment; verifies conductor sizing, landing, labeling, and grounding electrode per the county's minimum service requirements

  2. 2

    Final / Green Tag

    Apache County issues a 'green tag' clearance to energize once all minimum service requirements are verified

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

Tips

  • Apache County has no EV-charger-specific permit, fee, or process published anywhere on its Building Safety pages — treat an EVSE circuit/service installation as a standard Electrical Permit ($62) and confirm scope directly with Building Safety (928-337-7527) before applying.
  • Apache County does not appear on SolarAPP+'s (gosolarapp.org) list of participating jurisdictions, so no instant-permitting pathway is available for EV charger installs here.
  • Re-confirmed 2026-07-20: apachecountyaz.gov/building-safety is live and the $62 general Electrical Permit fee (Resolution 2019-1) remains the governing figure for an EV charger circuit — no EV-specific line item exists.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Apache County requires an ev charger / evse permit for: Apply for an Electrical Permit through the Building Safety Division (same general Building Permit Application form, 'Electrical' checkbox) before installing a new circuit or service equipment for an EV charger; Over-current protection devices, conductors, and grounding must meet the requirements in the county's Minimum Requirements for Electrical Service Replacement and New Service Energizing checklist if the charger installation involves a new or upgraded service; System must comply with the county's adopted electrical code (see codesAdopted — county Building Safety Ordinances page names '2014 International Electric Code'; county's own Building Safety FAQ Q11 states 2011 NEC governs non-residential/general construction electrical work); Minor listed/plug-in work exempt under 2015 IRC §R105.2 does not require a permit, but a dedicated EVSE branch circuit or new electrical service is not within that exemption and requires a permit. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Apache County Community Development Department — Building Safety Division at 928-337-7527 before starting work.

In Unincorporated Apache County, the published Electrical Permit (general — no distinct EV-charger line item) is: $62. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Unincorporated Apache County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Apache County Community Development Department — Building Safety Division at 928-337-7527 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Apache County may also ask for: Minimum Requirements for Electrical Service Replacement and New Service Energizing. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Apache County requires 2 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse permit, in order: Rough-In / Service Inspection, Final / Green Tag. Schedule each through Apache County Community Development Department — Building Safety Division (928-337-7527).

Apply through Apache County Community Development Department — Building Safety Division at 75 West Cleveland Street, PO Box 238, St. Johns, AZ 85936. Phone: 928-337-7527. Office hours: Mon–Fri (hours not published on county site; call 928-337-7527 to confirm). Official information: https://www.apachecountyaz.gov/building-safety.

Unincorporated Apache County, Arizona has adopted: 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted by Apache County; governs all residential (one- and two-family dwelling) construction per the county's Building Safety Ordinances page and Requirements for One- and Two-Family Dwellings sheet; 2015 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by Apache County; governs commercial, multi-family, and non-residential construction; 2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted by Apache County for all plumbing work; 2015 International Fire Code (IFC) — adopted by Apache County; 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted by Apache County; National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted by Apache County; the county's published Building Safety Ordinances list names it '2014 International Electric Code' but the county's own Building Safety FAQ (question 11) states the applicable edition is the 2011 NEC for all non-residential/general construction electrical work. Both sources are county-published; this discrepancy is disclosed rather than resolved by guessing — treat 2011 NEC as the FAQ's more specific statement pending direct confirmation from the Building Safety Division at 928-337-7527.. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Apache County overview page for the full list.

No. Apache County's published Schedule of Fees and Valuations (Resolution 2019-1) has no distinct EV charger / EVSE line item. Installing a charger's dedicated circuit or service equipment is handled under the county's general Electrical Permit ($62). Source: Building Safety Schedule of Fees and Valuations, Resolution 2019-1 (https://www.apachecountyaz.gov/accnt_591117/site_591118/Documents/Building-Safety-Schedule-of-Fees-Resolution.pdf)

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

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