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EV Charger / EVSE Permit in Unincorporated Cochise County, Arizona

Cochise County has no dedicated EV-charger/EVSE permit type or fee line item. Installing a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger's dedicated circuit is administered as a Trade Permit (electrical) under the county's flat-rate trade permit schedule — the same schedule used for a service entry or other miscellaneous electrical work — since it is electrical work under NFPA 70 (2014 NEC edition, as adopted by the county). CORRECTED 2026-07-23: the county's fee mechanism has changed since the 2026-07-20 pass — the governing schedule is now Cochise County Code Chapter 14 (Development Services Fee Schedule, effective 2022-07-01, amended by Res. 24-14 effective 2024-10-01), https://cochisecounty.municipalcodeonline.com/book?type=ordinances#name=14_DEVELOPMENT_SERVICES_FEE_SCHEDULE, discovered live via the Browser pane during a same-session chase of a sibling permit type in this file. It supersedes the 2009 Fee Ordinance 037-09 previously cited here. No EV-specific line item exists in the current schedule either, but the (now $124, not $50) flat-rate Miscellaneous Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical trade permit fee remains a genuine, citable, currently-applicable governing figure — this entry stays verified with corrected figures.

Verified 2026-07-23 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Trade Permit (Electrical) required for the EV charger circuit — apply online through the Cochise County Permitting Portal (Citizenserve)
  • If the installation requires a new or upgraded electrical service entry (e.g., a panel upgrade to support the charger load), it is billed as a Service Entry trade permit rather than the Misc. Electrical flat fee
  • Installation must comply with NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), 2014 Edition, as adopted by Cochise County
  • Licensed-contractor information required when the work is performed by a contractor rather than the property owner

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Fee schedule

Miscellaneous Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical — Residential (closest matching flat-rate trade permit — no distinct EV charger line exists)CORRECTED 2026-07-23: this file's prior $50 figure was sourced from the 2009 Fee Ordinance 037-09, superseded by the county's current codified fee schedule, Cochise County Code §14.15 (Residential Permits, 'Trade Permits and Flat Rate Fees'), effective 2022-07-01 and amended by Res. 24-14 effective 2024-10-01, https://cochisecounty.municipalcodeonline.com/book?type=ordinances#name=14_DEVELOPMENT_SERVICES_FEE_SCHEDULE — discovered live via the Browser pane during a same-session chase of a sibling permit type in this file. Re-checked the current schedule specifically for 'EV', 'electric vehicle', or 'EVSE' language — none exists; a standalone EV charger circuit (not requiring a new service entry) still most closely matches this general miscellaneous-electrical flat-rate line item, now $124.
$124
Service Entry (Electrical) — Residential, if the charger requires a new/upgraded serviceCORRECTED 2026-07-23: supersedes this file's prior $50 figure (2009 Fee Ordinance 037-09) — see Cochise County Code §14.15, same source as above. Applies instead of the Misc. Electrical fee if the EV charger installation includes a new or upgraded electrical service entry rather than just a new branch circuit.
$124

Review timeline

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Service

    Wiring/conduit or service equipment installed, verified before concealment, per NFPA 70 (2014 NEC)

  2. 2

    Final

    EVSE equipment connected and operational, breaker sizing and grounding verified

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

Tips

  • Cochise County has no EV-charger-specific permit or fee — apply for the standard $124 flat-rate electrical Trade Permit (or the Service Entry trade permit if a panel/service upgrade is involved) through the Citizenserve portal.
  • Confirm with Development Services (520-432-9300) whether your specific installation is billed as 'Misc. Electrical' or 'Service Entry' before applying, since the county's flat-fee schedule does not name EV chargers explicitly.
  • CORRECTED 2026-07-23: the county's fee mechanism is now Cochise County Code Chapter 14 (Development Services Fee Schedule, effective 2022-07-01, amended by Res. 24-14 effective 2024-10-01) — the flat trade-permit rate that applies to an EV charger circuit is $124, not the $50 figure previously cited here from the superseded 2009 Fee Ordinance 037-09. No EV-specific line item exists in either version of the schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Cochise County requires an ev charger / evse permit for: Trade Permit (Electrical) required for the EV charger circuit — apply online through the Cochise County Permitting Portal (Citizenserve); If the installation requires a new or upgraded electrical service entry (e.g., a panel upgrade to support the charger load), it is billed as a Service Entry trade permit rather than the Misc. Electrical flat fee; Installation must comply with NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), 2014 Edition, as adopted by Cochise County; Licensed-contractor information required when the work is performed by a contractor rather than the property owner. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Cochise County Development Services Department — Building Safety Division at 520-432-9300 before starting work.

In Unincorporated Cochise County, the published Miscellaneous Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical — Residential (closest matching flat-rate trade permit — no distinct EV charger line exists) is: $124. Additional published fees: Service Entry (Electrical) — Residential, if the charger requires a new/upgraded service — $124. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Unincorporated Cochise County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Cochise County Development Services Department — Building Safety Division at 520-432-9300 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Trade Permit Application (Citizenserve portal). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Cochise County requires 2 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse permit, in order: Rough-In / Service, Final. Schedule each through Cochise County Development Services Department — Building Safety Division (520-432-9300).

Apply through Cochise County Development Services Department — Building Safety Division at 1415 Melody Lane, Building F, Bisbee, AZ 85603. Phone: 520-432-9300, email: developmentservices@cochise.az.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.cochise.az.gov/202/Development-Services.

Unincorporated Cochise County, Arizona has adopted: 2015 International Building Code (IBC), with Cochise County local amendments — current as of building-safety and FAQ pages accessed 2026-07-07; 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), with Cochise County local amendments, plus Appendix Q (Tiny Houses) of the 2018 IRC adopted separately; 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2015 International Fire Code (IFC); 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — inserted in place of IBC Section 3109 per local amendment; NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2014 Edition; Sound Attenuation Ordinance, as mandated by A.R.S. §§28-8481 and 28-8482; NOTE: Cochise County is actively developing a Building Code update (CP2045 implementation) as of mid-2026, with a Builder's Roundtable held May 28, 2026 and a Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board reviewing proposed amendments; the 2015-edition code set above remains the adopted/in-force code as of this file's lastVerified date — no new edition has been adopted yet.. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Cochise County overview page for the full list.

No. There is no EV charger/EVSE line item in the county's Trade Permit fee schedule. Installing an EV charger's dedicated circuit is handled as a standard $124 flat-rate electrical Trade Permit (or a Service Entry trade permit if the installation includes a new/upgraded service). Corrected 2026-07-23: this figure is now sourced from Cochise County Code, Chapter 14 (Development Services Fee Schedule, effective 2022-07-01, amended by Res. 24-14 effective 2024-10-01), which supersedes the 2009 Fee Ordinance 037-09 previously cited here. Source: https://cochisecounty.municipalcodeonline.com/book?type=ordinances#name=14_DEVELOPMENT_SERVICES_FEE_SCHEDULE

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.

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

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