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EV Charger / EVSE Permit in Mesa, Arizona

The City of Mesa has no separate permit type or fee line item for EV charging station (EVSE) installation. Installing a dedicated 240V circuit or upgrading a panel for a Level 2 home or commercial EV charger is stand-alone electrical work, governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted with Mesa local amendments (Mesa City Code Title 4), and billed under the same Residential (or Commercial) Rate Table used for any other stand-alone electrical permit.

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When you need this permit

  • Permit required when installing a dedicated 240V circuit or upgrading an electrical panel/subpanel to support EV charging — this is permanent electrical work distinct from simply plugging into an existing outlet
  • Electrical work must comply with the 2023 NEC with Mesa local amendments (Mesa City Code Title 4)
  • Stand-alone electrical permits (not part of a larger building permit) use the Residential Rate Table or Commercial Rate Table based on the applicant-stated, Plans-Examiner-verified valuation of the work
  • Apply through the DIMES online permit system (Mesa E-Permit Online Portal, aca-prod.accela.com/mesa); submit with required plans and Contractor Licensure Verification Form for contractor-performed work

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Fee schedule

Stand-alone electrical permit — Residential Rate Table (applies to a typical EVCS circuit/panel install)Mesa Development Services Schedule of Fees and Charges (Dec 2025) — no distinct EV-charger/EVSE fee line item was found; a charger circuit/panel install is billed under the same stand-alone electrical Residential Rate Table used for any other electrical work, consistent with this file's electrical-permit entry.
$0–$8,333: $220; $8,334–$16,667: $330; $16,668–$24,999: $440; $25,000–$200,000: $500 plus $6/each $1,000 over $25,000

Review timeline

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

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Electrical Inspection

    Circuit wiring, breaker/panel sizing, and disconnect placement inspected prior to cover; schedule via DIMES, text to 480-644-2428, or phone

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

Tips

  • There is no dedicated EV-charger permit category in Mesa — apply for a standard stand-alone Electrical Permit through DIMES and describe the EV charging circuit/panel scope of work.
  • A typical single-circuit Level 2 charger install without a panel upgrade will usually fall in the lowest Residential Rate Table tier ($220, for valuations up to $8,333).
  • Mesa adopted the 2023 NEC (not the 2024 NEC) with local amendments — verify the charger installation against the 2023 NEC edition.

Frequently asked questions

Mesa requires an ev charger / evse permit for: Permit required when installing a dedicated 240V circuit or upgrading an electrical panel/subpanel to support EV charging — this is permanent electrical work distinct from simply plugging into an existing outlet; Electrical work must comply with the 2023 NEC with Mesa local amendments (Mesa City Code Title 4); Stand-alone electrical permits (not part of a larger building permit) use the Residential Rate Table or Commercial Rate Table based on the applicant-stated, Plans-Examiner-verified valuation of the work; Apply through the DIMES online permit system (Mesa E-Permit Online Portal, aca-prod.accela.com/mesa); submit with required plans and Contractor Licensure Verification Form for contractor-performed work. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Mesa Development Services Department — Permit Services at 480-644-4273 before starting work.

No. No EV-charger/EVSE line item was found on Mesa's Development Services Schedule of Fees and Charges. A charger circuit/panel install is billed as a stand-alone electrical permit under the Residential Rate Table, starting at $220 for valuations up to $8,333.

Plan review for an ev charger / evse permit in Mesa typically runs 10–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Mesa Development Services Department — Permit Services at 480-644-4273.

You'll need: Contractor Licensure Verification Form. Depending on your project, Mesa may also ask for: 2023 NEC (Electrical) Checklist. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Mesa requires 1 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse permit, in order: Electrical Inspection. Schedule each through City of Mesa Development Services Department — Permit Services (480-644-4273).

Apply through City of Mesa Development Services Department — Permit Services at 55 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ 85201. Phone: 480-644-4273, email: PermitServices@mesaaz.gov. Office hours: Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday (Essential Services Call Center only) 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Official information: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Business-Development/Development-Services/Building-Permit-Plan-Review.

Mesa, Arizona has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by Mesa City Council; effective January 8, 2026 (applies to permit applications submitted on or after that date); local amendments published in Mesa City Code Title 4 — Building Regulations (Municode); 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; existing 2018 IRC standard plans valid for 6 months after adoption; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2023 NEC (Electrical) Checklist published by Development Services; ADA 2017 / ICC A117.1 — referenced for accessibility compliance; 2025 NFPA 13 (Sprinklers) and 2025 NFPA 72 (Fire Alarm) — referenced for fire protection systems. Local amendments apply — see the Mesa overview page for the full list.

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