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EV Charger / EVSE Permit in Chandler, Arizona

Chandler has no standalone EV-charger/EVSE permit type or fee line item. Installing electric vehicle charging equipment is electrical work governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) with Chandler amendments (Ordinance No. 5108, City Code Chapter 29 Article III), and per this file's own electrical-permit entry, is billed under the City's existing flat-fee electrical categories -- most commonly the 'Miscellaneous minor residential work (1-2 branch electrical circuits...)' flat fee ($100.00, Fee Schedule Section 4.6.4(q)) for a simple added EV charger circuit, or the 'Electrical service 400 amps or less' flat fee ($100.00, Section 4.6.4(b)) if the installation involves a service/panel upgrade to support the charger. The City's Fee Schedule and Homeowner's Building Permit Manual were checked directly and contain no EV-charger, EVSE, or electric-vehicle-specific line item as of this review.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • EV charger circuit installation is electrical work; apply through the Citizen Access portal or walk-in to 215 E. Buffalo St., using the standard Building Permit Application
  • Must comply with the 2023 NEC with Chandler amendments (Ordinance No. 5108, City Code Chapter 29, Article III)
  • Provide panel schedule showing existing and new breakers; load calculations required if adding a sub-panel or upgrading service to support the charger
  • Specify size and type of conductors, conduit type, and burial depth for underground runs; indicate length of above-ground or attic runs
  • Licensed contractor required unless owner-occupant performs own work (ARS 32-1121A; does not apply if the property is rented or leased) Owner-builderContractor

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Fee schedule

Miscellaneous minor residential work — flat fee (1-2 branch electrical circuits, likely applicable to a simple EV charger circuit)City of Chandler Fee Schedule, Section 4.6.4(q): 'Miscellaneous minor residential work (1-6 gas outlets, 1-2 branch electrical circuits, 1-6 plumbing openings, etc.) — $100.00.' No distinct EV-charger line item exists; a typical single dedicated EV charger circuit would likely fall under this minor-work category
$100.00
Electrical service upgrade — flat fee (400 amps or less, if a panel/service upgrade is needed for the charger)City of Chandler Fee Schedule, Section 4.6.4(b); applies if the EV charger installation requires a residential electrical service upgrade
$100.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Chandler building department
~1–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

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

  2. 2

    Final

    Charger unit installed, dedicated circuit capacity and wire sizing verified per the 2023 NEC with Chandler amendments

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

Tips

  • There is no separate EV-charger fee category in Chandler -- a simple added EV charger circuit most likely qualifies for the flat $100 'Miscellaneous minor residential work (1-2 branch electrical circuits)' fee, while a service/panel upgrade to support the charger would fall under the flat $100 'Electrical service 400 amps or less' fee.
  • Like-for-like replacement of circuit breakers alone does not require a permit, per the Homeowner's Building Permit Manual, but adding a new dedicated EV charger circuit does.

Frequently asked questions

Chandler requires an ev charger / evse permit for: EV charger circuit installation is electrical work; apply through the Citizen Access portal or walk-in to 215 E. Buffalo St., using the standard Building Permit Application; Must comply with the 2023 NEC with Chandler amendments (Ordinance No. 5108, City Code Chapter 29, Article III); Provide panel schedule showing existing and new breakers; load calculations required if adding a sub-panel or upgrading service to support the charger; Specify size and type of conductors, conduit type, and burial depth for underground runs; indicate length of above-ground or attic runs; Licensed contractor required unless owner-occupant performs own work (ARS 32-1121A; does not apply if the property is rented or leased). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Chandler Development Services Department — Building Safety at 480-782-3000 before starting work.

No. Chandler has no standalone EV-charger/EVSE permit type. An EV charger circuit is permitted as standard electrical work, most likely billed under the City's flat $100 'Miscellaneous minor residential work' fee for a simple added circuit, or the flat $100 'Electrical service 400 amps or less' fee if a panel/service upgrade is required.

Plan review for an ev charger / evse permit in Chandler typically runs 1–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Chandler Development Services Department — Building Safety at 480-782-3000.

You'll need: Building Permit Application. Depending on your project, Chandler may also ask for: Panel Schedule and Load Calculations. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Chandler requires 2 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse permit, in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of Chandler Development Services Department — Building Safety (480-782-3000).

Apply through City of Chandler Development Services Department — Building Safety at 215 E. Buffalo St., Chandler, AZ 85225. Phone: 480-782-3000, email: prod@chandleraz.gov. Office hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, except holidays; Walk-in plan review: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Official information: https://www.chandleraz.gov/government/departments/development-services/building-safety-plan-review-permits-and-inspections.

Chandler, Arizona has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by Chandler City Council, Ordinance No. 5108; effective for plans submitted on or after July 1, 2025; Chandler amendments published in City Code Chapter 29, Article II (Ordinance No. 5108); 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article VI); effective July 1, 2025; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article III); effective July 1, 2025; Chandler's 2024 code set retains the 2023 NEC edition (not the 2024 NEC); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article IV); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article V); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article VII); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article VIII); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article IX); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article X); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 28); effective July 1, 2025. Local amendments apply — see the Chandler overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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

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