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EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit — Glendale, Arizona · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source: https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Business/Building-Safety-Codes-Services/Building-Permits/Fee-Schedule
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EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit in Glendale, Arizona
The City of Glendale's Community Development Fee Schedule (effective 5/10/2019, still the current posted schedule) has no dedicated 'EV charger,' 'EVSE,' or 'electric vehicle' line item -- unlike solar PV, which has its own submittal checklist and is billed via the same itemized Electric Permit fee table. Installing a Level 2 (240V) home or commercial EV charging station requires a standard City of Glendale Electric Permit, billed under the fee schedule's per-component residential electrical items (base permit fee plus whichever of sub-panel, service-upgrade, or miscellaneous-circuit fees apply to the specific job), governed by NEC Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System) as adopted via the 2023 NEC.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
When you need this permit
- A City of Glendale Electric Permit is required for installation of a Level 2 (240V, 50A+) EV charging circuit or dedicated EVSE branch circuit; per Arizona statewide practice and NEC Article 625 as adopted with the City's 2023 NEC, any new dedicated EV charger circuit requires electrical permitting and inspection
- If the installation requires a new sub-panel, the fee schedule's flat Sub Panel fee applies in addition to the Electric Permit base fee
- If the installation requires an electrical service upgrade (e.g., upsizing to accommodate charger load), the amperage-based Electrical Service fee tiers (200A or less vs. over 200A) apply instead of/in addition to the base fee
- If a utility clearance is required to energize new service for the charger, the Electrical Clearance fee applies
- Multi-family or commercial EV charging installations may require full plan review (one-line diagram, load calculation, site layout) rather than an over-the-counter residential permit -- coordinate with Development Services and, for service capacity questions, Glendale's utility provider (APS or SRP, depending on the parcel; Glendale itself does not operate the electric utility, unlike its water utility)
- No dedicated EV-charger submittal checklist analogous to the City's Residential Photovoltaic System Submittal Checklist was found published; applicants should use the standard residential electrical permit submittal process
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Fee schedule
Electrical permit -- base feeCity of Glendale Community Development Fee Schedule (effective 5/10/2019) -- no distinct 'EV charger'/'EVSE' line item exists on the fee schedule; this is the general Electric Permit base fee that would apply to any EV charger circuit installation, confirmed directly against the fee schedule PDF (verified via Wayback Machine archive of the current live document, 2026-07-20, since the live glendaleaz.gov URL returned an HTTP 403 to automated fetches at time of check).
$29.79 base fee
Sub panels (if a new sub-panel is required to feed the EVSE circuit)City of Glendale Fee Schedule -- Sub panels (effective May 10, 2019).
$38.64 each
Electrical Service upgrade -- 200A or less (if the install requires a new/upsized service)City of Glendale Fee Schedule -- Electrical Service 200A or less (effective May 10, 2019).
$38.64
Electrical Service upgrade -- over 200ACity of Glendale Fee Schedule -- Electrical Service over 200A (effective May 10, 2019).
$78.75
Electrical Clearance (when required by utility company to energize service)City of Glendale Fee Schedule -- Electrical Clearance (effective May 10, 2019).
$114.35 per request
Plan review -- Electrical (for multi-family/commercial installs requiring plan review)City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Residential Fees -- Electrical Plan Review (effective May 10, 2019).
75% of the electrical permit fee (minimum $122.88)
Review timeline
Plan review
Not published — contact the department
Inspection process
- 1
Electrical Inspection
City of Glendale inspector verifies the new circuit, breaker sizing, disconnect (if required), and NEC Article 625 compliance before the charger is energized
See the full Glendale inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- Glendale's fee schedule has no EV-charger-specific line item, unlike solar PV which has its own dedicated submittal checklist -- an EV charger circuit is billed through the same itemized Electric Permit components (base fee, sub-panel, service upgrade) used for any other new residential circuit or panel work.
- If your existing panel has spare capacity for a new 240V circuit, budget for just the base Electric Permit fee plus inspection; if a panel upgrade or new service is needed, budget for the amperage-based service fee tiers instead.
- Glendale (AZ) does not operate the electric utility for most of the city -- APS or SRP territory depends on the specific parcel, so utility-side coordination (metering, clearance) is separate from the City permit itself.
- This differs from City of Glendale, California entirely -- confirm you are working with City of Glendale, Arizona's Development Services and glendaleaz.gov, not glendaleca.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Glendale requires an ev charger / electric vehicle charging station permit for: A City of Glendale Electric Permit is required for installation of a Level 2 (240V, 50A+) EV charging circuit or dedicated EVSE branch circuit; per Arizona statewide practice and NEC Article 625 as adopted with the City's 2023 NEC, any new dedicated EV charger circuit requires electrical permitting and inspection; If the installation requires a new sub-panel, the fee schedule's flat Sub Panel fee applies in addition to the Electric Permit base fee; If the installation requires an electrical service upgrade (e.g., upsizing to accommodate charger load), the amperage-based Electrical Service fee tiers (200A or less vs. over 200A) apply instead of/in addition to the base fee; If a utility clearance is required to energize new service for the charger, the Electrical Clearance fee applies; Multi-family or commercial EV charging installations may require full plan review (one-line diagram, load calculation, site layout) rather than an over-the-counter residential permit -- coordinate with Development Services and, for service capacity questions, Glendale's utility provider (APS or SRP, depending on the parcel; Glendale itself does not operate the electric utility, unlike its water utility); No dedicated EV-charger submittal checklist analogous to the City's Residential Photovoltaic System Submittal Checklist was found published; applicants should use the standard residential electrical permit submittal process. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Glendale Development Services at 623-930-2800 before starting work.
No. The City's Community Development Fee Schedule has no dedicated EV-charger or EVSE line item. A home or commercial Level 2 charger circuit is permitted under the standard Electric Permit, billed via the same itemized fee schedule (base fee, sub-panel, service upgrade, etc.) used for any other electrical work.
Glendale does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Glendale Development Services at 623-930-2800 for current turnaround.
You'll need: City of Glendale Electrical Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
Glendale requires 1 inspection(s) for an ev charger / electric vehicle charging station permit, in order: Electrical Inspection. Schedule each through City of Glendale Development Services (623-930-2800).
Apply through City of Glendale Development Services at 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301. Phone: 623-930-2800, email: permits@glendaleaz.com. Office hours: Counter assistance hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Development Services Center, per the Building Safety Contact Information page; verified 2026-07-16). Official information: https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Business/Building-Safety-Codes-Services.
Glendale, Arizona has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and I, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices BB, BC, BF, BO and CF, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices C and E, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including Appendices A and B, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-52, effective January 9, 2026; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), as published by the National Fire Protection Association — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Green Construction Code (IgCC), as published by ICC — adopted by Ordinance O25-51 (voluntary compliance), effective January 9, 2026; 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines; Arizonans with Disabilities Act (A.R.S. §§ 41-1492.03); ICC A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities; City of Glendale Revised Sound Attenuation Standards; Maricopa Association of Governments Fireplace Standard; Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, March 6, 1991). Local amendments apply — see the Glendale overview page for the full list.
NEC Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System), as adopted by the City via the 2023 National Electrical Code, effective January 9, 2026 under Ordinance O25-51.
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 Glendale building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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