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Electric Vehicle Charger (EVSE) Permit in Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix PDD's Electric Vehicle Chargers – Residential Permitting guideline (TRT/DOC/00311) establishes the review and permit process for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) in new and existing residential applications. There is no distinct EV-charger permit type or fee: EVSE installations at existing homes with an electrical service entrance of 200-amp single phase or less that does not require an upgrade can be reviewed and permitted over the counter as ordinary electrical work; installations requiring an electrical service upgrade beyond 200-amp single phase must be formally submitted for plan review. EVSE at new custom or standard (tract/subdivision) single-family homes is reviewed together with the building plans, and EVSE can be added to an existing approved standard plan via a plan revision. Fees follow the same valuation-based Table A electrical permit fee as any other electrical work — PDD does not publish a separate EV-charger fee line.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Existing homes: if the electrical service entrance does not exceed 200-amp single phase and does not require an upgrade, the EVSE installation can be reviewed and permitted over the counter
  • Existing homes: if the EVSE installation requires the electrical service entrance to be upgraded beyond 200-amp single phase, the project must be formally submitted for plan review
  • New custom single-family homes: EVSE equipment is reviewed together with the building plans
  • New standard/tract single-family homes: EVSE equipment is reviewed together with the homebuilder's standard plan (reviewed once, reusable across multiple homes in the subdivision); EVSE can be added to an already-approved standard plan by submitting a plan revision
  • Submit plans for review in person by appointment (Planning and Development Online Appointment Scheduling) or electronically via the SHAPE PHX Customer Portal
  • As with other residential electrical work, an Arizona ROC-licensed contractor is required unless the property owner qualifies for the owner-builder exemption (ARS 32-1121.A.5) Owner-builderContractor

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Fee schedule

Electrical permit — valuation-based (Table A), no distinct EV-charger feePDD Fee Schedule, Table A (Ordinance G-7465, effective 1/20/2026). TRT/DOC/00311 does not establish a separate EV-charger fee; over-the-counter EVSE installs on an existing ≤200-amp service are billed as ordinary electrical work.
Same valuation-based Table A fee as other electrical work: $1–$1,000 = $195 base fee; $1,001–$10,000 = $195 on first $1,000 plus $12 per additional $1,000; larger projects per Table A tiers.

Review timeline

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Inspection process

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    Final (EVSE circuit and equipment) — per the residential inspection sequence

    EVSE circuit and charger equipment inspected as part of the electrical final; Phoenix does not publish an EVSE-specific inspection sequence separate from its standard residential electrical inspections

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

Tips

  • If your home's electrical service is 200-amp single phase or smaller and doesn't need an upgrade for the charger, ask about an over-the-counter EVSE permit rather than formal plan review.
  • Adding EVSE to a subdivision's already-approved standard home plan only requires a plan revision, not a full new plan review.
  • There is no EV-charger-specific fee schedule — the installation is billed under the same valuation-based Table A electrical permit fee as any other electrical work.

Frequently asked questions

Phoenix requires an electric vehicle charger (evse) permit for: Existing homes: if the electrical service entrance does not exceed 200-amp single phase and does not require an upgrade, the EVSE installation can be reviewed and permitted over the counter; Existing homes: if the EVSE installation requires the electrical service entrance to be upgraded beyond 200-amp single phase, the project must be formally submitted for plan review; New custom single-family homes: EVSE equipment is reviewed together with the building plans; New standard/tract single-family homes: EVSE equipment is reviewed together with the homebuilder's standard plan (reviewed once, reusable across multiple homes in the subdivision); EVSE can be added to an already-approved standard plan by submitting a plan revision; Submit plans for review in person by appointment (Planning and Development Online Appointment Scheduling) or electronically via the SHAPE PHX Customer Portal; As with other residential electrical work, an Arizona ROC-licensed contractor is required unless the property owner qualifies for the owner-builder exemption (ARS 32-1121.A.5). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department at 602-262-7811 before starting work.

In Phoenix, the published Electrical permit — valuation-based (Table A), no distinct EV-charger fee is: Same valuation-based Table A fee as other electrical work: $1–$1,000 = $195 base fee; $1,001–$10,000 = $195 on first $1,000 plus $12 per additional $1,000; larger projects per Table A tiers.. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Phoenix does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department at 602-262-7811 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Residential Construction Permit / Plan Review Application (TRT/DOC/00030). Depending on your project, Phoenix may also ask for: Electric Vehicle Chargers – Residential Permitting (TRT/DOC/00311). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Phoenix requires 1 inspection(s) for an electric vehicle charger (evse) permit, in order: Final (EVSE circuit and equipment) — per the residential inspection sequence. Schedule each through City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department (602-262-7811).

Apply through City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department at 200 West Washington Street, 2nd/3rd Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003. Phone: 602-262-7811, email: pdd@phoenix.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (City business hours), except major holidays. Official information: https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/pdd.html.

Phoenix, Arizona has adopted: 2024 Phoenix Building Construction Code (PBCC) — adopted by Phoenix City Council June 18, 2025, effective August 1, 2025 (Ordinance G-7397); 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix E, with Phoenix amendments (IBC Chapter 1 Administrative Provisions adopted); 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices BA, BB, BF, BG, BI, BJ, BO, CA, CB, CD, CE, CF, NB, and NE, with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices C and E, with Phoenix amendments; 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), including Appendices A, B, C, I and M, with Phoenix amendments; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) — optional; 2022 ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators; 2023 ASME A17.3; 2022 ASME A17.6; 2023 ASME A18.1; ADA: referenced ICC A117.1-2017 as scoped in the amended 2024 IBC, plus the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Local amendments apply — see the Phoenix overview page for the full list.

Phoenix has a dedicated process guideline (TRT/DOC/00311, Electric Vehicle Chargers – Residential Permitting) but not a separate permit type or fee. EVSE on an existing home with a service of 200-amp single phase or less that needs no upgrade can be permitted over the counter as electrical work; larger upgrades or new-home installs go through plan review with the building permit. Fees follow the standard valuation-based Table A electrical fee. Source: City of Phoenix PDD, TRT/DOC/00311.

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

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