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EV Charger / EVSE Permit in Cave Creek, Arizona

Cave Creek has no standalone EV-charger/EVSE permit type or fee line item. Installing electric vehicle charging equipment (e.g., a dedicated 240V Level 2 circuit, panel/service upgrade, or one-line diagram/load-calculation update to support a charger) is electrical work, governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70) as adopted by the Town (Town Code Section 151.05), and — as with the electrical-permit entry — is priced through the same general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table applied to any electrical work. The Town's Comprehensive Fee Schedule does not list a separate flat 'electrical permit' line item, and no EV-charger, EVSE, or electric-vehicle-specific fee or process appears on the Town's Building Fire Code Compliance page or Comprehensive Fee Schedule. Under the current Comprehensive Fee Schedule (as of February 5, 2026, adopted December 2, 2024), the governing valuation-based Building Permit Fee table charges $47.74 for a $1-$500 valuation, scaling upward per the published formula. This is a real, exact, currently-in-force governing fee mechanism — the Town simply does not itemize a distinct EV-charger line the way it does for Photovoltaic (PV) Solar, which has its own $307.00 flat fee.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • EV charger circuit installation is electrical work; apply via the Town's SmartGov Community Platform online portal using the standard Building/Electrical Permit Application
  • Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the Town of Cave Creek
  • One-line diagram, panel schedule, and electric load calculations required if the installation involves a new or upgraded electrical service
  • Billed under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table applied to electrical work; no distinct EV-charger fee line item exists

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee -- Valuation $1 to $500 (minimum tier, EV charger circuit)
Town of Cave Creek Comprehensive Fee Schedule, As of February 5, 2026 (Adopted December 2, 2024), Development Services / Building Permit Fees table -- no separate flat EV-charger or electrical-only… Show full citationTown of Cave Creek Comprehensive Fee Schedule, As of February 5, 2026 (Adopted December 2, 2024), Development Services / Building Permit Fees table -- no separate flat EV-charger or electrical-only permit line item exists (unlike Photovoltaic (PV) Solar, which has its own $307.00 flat fee); an EV charger circuit is priced through this general valuation-based table based on declared project value. Confirmed by direct read of the current PDF on 2026-07-20.
$47.74
Building Permit Fee -- Valuation $501 to $2,000Town of Cave Creek Comprehensive Fee Schedule, As of February 5, 2026 -- likely tier for a typical residential EV charger circuit install with materials and labor
$47.74 for the first $500 plus $7.23 per each additional $100 of valuation or fraction thereof
Plan Review Fee, StandardTown of Cave Creek Comprehensive Fee Schedule, As of February 5, 2026, Plan Review Fees
65% of the permit fee (minimum $50); flat-fee permits have $0 plan review fee

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

How long did your EV Charger / EVSE Permit permit actually take in Cave Creek?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    New circuit wiring, box placement, and panel connections before walls are closed, if applicable

  2. 2

    Final

    Charger unit installed, panel labeled, protections (AFCI/GFCI) verified per 2023 NEC

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

Tips

  • There is no separate EV-charger fee category in Cave Creek -- an EV charger circuit is billed under the same general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table applied to any electrical work, starting at $47.74 for a $1-$500 valuation and scaling upward per the Town's published formula.
  • If your installation requires a panel/service upgrade to support the charger, budget for the one-line diagram and load-calculation submittal requirements that apply to any new/upgraded electrical service in Cave Creek.

Frequently asked questions

Cave Creek requires an ev charger / evse permit for: EV charger circuit installation is electrical work; apply via the Town's SmartGov Community Platform online portal using the standard Building/Electrical Permit Application; Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the Town of Cave Creek; One-line diagram, panel schedule, and electric load calculations required if the installation involves a new or upgraded electrical service; Billed under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table applied to electrical work; no distinct EV-charger fee line item exists. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Cave Creek Building and Fire Safety Department at 480-488-1400 (Main); 480-488-6637 / 480-488-6622 (Building Official / Building Department); 480-488-6631 (Plans Examiner) before starting work.

No. Cave Creek has no standalone EV-charger/EVSE permit type. An EV charger circuit is permitted as standard electrical work through the Town's Building and Fire Safety Department, billed under the same general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table used for any electrical permit.

Cave Creek does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Cave Creek Building and Fire Safety Department at 480-488-1400 (Main); 480-488-6637 / 480-488-6622 (Building Official / Building Department); 480-488-6631 (Plans Examiner) for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building/Electrical Permit Application. Depending on your project, Cave Creek may also ask for: One-line diagram and panel schedule. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Cave Creek requires 2 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse permit, in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through Town of Cave Creek Building and Fire Safety Department (480-488-1400 (Main); 480-488-6637 / 480-488-6622 (Building Official / Building Department); 480-488-6631 (Plans Examiner)).

Apply through Town of Cave Creek Building and Fire Safety Department at 37622 N. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331. Phone: 480-488-1400 (Main); 480-488-6637 / 480-488-6622 (Building Official / Building Department); 480-488-6631 (Plans Examiner), email: ahicks@cavecreekaz.gov (Adam Hicks, Building Official/Fire Marshal); jlombardo@cavecreekaz.gov (Jenifer Lombardo, Plans Examiner/Building Inspector); twilgus@cavecreekaz.gov (Tracie Wilgus, Sr. Permit Tech). Office hours: Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. All permit applications, plan reviews, inspection requests, and payments must be submitted through the Town's online portal, the SmartGov Community Platform (twn-cavecreek-az.smartgovcommunity.com/Public/Home) — effective as the Town's exclusive permitting channel per the Town's Online Permitting and Inspection Service notice.. Official information: https://www.cavecreekaz.gov/577/Building-Fire-Code-Compliance.

Cave Creek, Arizona has adopted: Arizona has NO statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-city/county authority under state enabling statutes (A.R.S. § 9-802 authorizes municipalities to adopt codes or public records by reference without setting forth their provisions in full, provided the adopting ordinance is published in full). The Town of Cave Creek independently adopts and administers its own construction codes through its Building and Fire Safety Department; it does not defer permitting to Maricopa County. Source: Town of Cave Creek Ordinance No. 2025-08 (adopted November 18, 2025, effective January 1, 2026).; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), as published by the International Code Council, adopted by reference (Town Code Title XV, Chapter 151, § 151.01), with Town of Cave Creek amendments, effective January 1, 2026. Source: Town of Cave Creek Ordinance No. 2025-08, Exhibit A.1 and A.2, Section 1.; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), as published by the International Code Council, adopted by reference (§ 151.02), with Town of Cave Creek amendments, effective January 1, 2026. Chapter 11 (Energy Efficiency) of the 2024 IRC is deleted in its entirety and replaced with Chapter 11 of the 2018 IRC. Source: Town of Cave Creek Ordinance No. 2025-08, Section 2.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted by reference (§ 151.03), with Town of Cave Creek amendments, effective January 1, 2026. Source: Town of Cave Creek Ordinance No. 2025-08, Section 3.; 2025 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted by reference (§ 151.04), with Town of Cave Creek amendments, effective January 1, 2026 (the Town's Building & Fire Code Compliance summary page separately lists this as the '2024 International Plumbing Code' — the governing Ordinance No. 2025-08 text itself specifies the 2025 edition; treat the Ordinance as authoritative). Source: Town of Cave Creek Ordinance No. 2025-08, Section 4.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), as published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 70), adopted by reference (§ 151.05), with Town of Cave Creek amendments, effective January 1, 2026. Source: Town of Cave Creek Ordinance No. 2025-08, Section 5.; 2025 International Fire Code (IFC), adopted by reference (§ 151.06) as the Town's uniform fire code, with Town of Cave Creek amendments; administered by the Building and Fire Safety Department under the Chief Building and Fire Code Official. Appendix B (Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings) and Appendix D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads) are adopted, with Appendix D.102.1 amended to require an approved fire apparatus access road capable of supporting an imposed load of fire apparatus weighing up to 50,000 pounds. Annual fire and life safety inspections are required for all occupancies and buildings except one- and two-family dwellings. Source: Town of Cave Creek Ordinance No. 2025-08, Section 6.; Town of Cave Creek Sprinkler Code (§ 151.07), originally adopted from Chapter 9 of the 2003 International Fire Code in July 2004 and unchanged since; automatic fire sprinkler systems in new and existing buildings are governed by this Town-specific sprinkler code rather than the IFC's own Section 903 (which is deleted and replaced by reference to § 151.07). Source: Town of Cave Creek Ordinance No. 2025-08, Section 6(2)-(3) and Section 7.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted by reference (§ 151.08), with Town of Cave Creek amendments, effective January 1, 2026. Source: Town of Cave Creek Ordinance No. 2025-08, Section 8.; 2025 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted by reference (§ 151.09), with Town of Cave Creek amendments, effective January 1, 2026. Source: Town of Cave Creek Ordinance No. 2025-08, Section 9.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), adopted by reference (§ 151.10), effective January 1, 2026, EXCEPT that Chapters R1 through R5 of the IECC's residential section are deleted in their entirety and replaced with Chapters R1 through R5 of the 2018 IECC — so residential energy compliance in Cave Creek runs on the 2018 IECC residential provisions even though the commercial IECC baseline is 2024. Source: Town of Cave Creek Ordinance No. 2025-08, Section 10.; 2024 International Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), adopted by reference (§ 151.11 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code), effective January 1, 2026; all swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs must comply with this code, and pool/spa/hot-tub enclosures must comply with A.R.S. § 36-1681 (Arizona's pool barrier statute). Swimming pools and spas are issued under a separate permit from the building permit. Source: Town of Cave Creek Ordinance No. 2025-08, Section 11; Town of Cave Creek Residential Plan Review Check List (rev. 6/15/2026).; ICC A117.1-2017 (Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities), adopted as part of the Town's code suite alongside the 2024 IBC. Source: Town of Cave Creek Ordinance No. 2025-08 (preamble); Town of Cave Creek Commercial Plan Submittal Guidelines.; All prior versions of Chapter 151 (Building Code § 151.01, Residential Code § 151.02, Mechanical Code § 151.03, Plumbing Code § 151.04, Electrical Code § 151.05, Fire Code § 151.06, Fuel Gas Code § 151.08, Existing Building Code § 151.09, and Energy Conservation Code § 151.10) were repealed in their entirety and replaced by Ordinance No. 2025-08, effective January 1, 2026; all former conflicting ordinances were repealed as of that date. Source: Town of Cave Creek Ordinance No. 2025-08, Sections 1-2 (Repeal, Effective Date).. Local amendments apply — see the Cave Creek overview page for the full list.

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