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EV Charger / EVSE Permit — Lake Havasu City, Arizona · Requirements sheet
Reviewed 2026-07-20 · Source: https://www.lhcaz.gov/development-permitting/building
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EV Charger / EVSE Permit in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Electric vehicle charging equipment (EVSE) installation in Lake Havasu City is permitted as an electrical permit under the 2023 NEC as adopted and locally amended (Exhibit F, Ordinance No. 25-1370) — the City has no dedicated EVSE checklist or application analogous to its PV Utility-Interactive Systems Plan Submittal Checklist for solar. No separately itemized EV-charger/EVSE flat fee is published; billing follows the same valuation-based Development Services fee structure (Master Fee Schedule Service Nos. S-033/S-034) used for the City's general Electrical Permit.
Reviewed 2026-07-20 · Source
When you need this permit
- Electrical permit required for EVSE/EV charger circuit installation, alteration, or repair, per the 2023 NEC as adopted and amended by the City
- Governed by NEC Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System) as incorporated through the City's 2023 NEC adoption; buildings are classified Residential or Commercial per the City's NEC Article 90.10/100 amendment for code-application purposes
- No dedicated EVSE plan-submittal checklist is published by the City (unlike the dedicated PV Utility-Interactive Systems checklist for solar) — submit via the standard Building/Electrical Permit Application
- A licensed Arizona electrical contractor is required unless the work qualifies for an owner-builder exemption on a personal owner-occupied residence Owner-builder
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Fee schedule
EV Charger / EVSE Permit — Based on Valuation / Fee ScheduleNo dedicated, separately itemized EV-charger/EVSE flat fee (distinct from the general building valuation structure) was found published on lhcaz.gov; EVSE work performed as part of a larger permitted project (e.g., new dwelling, addition) is covered under that project's valuation-based building permit fee. A stand-alone EVSE-only permit is billed via the same Development Services fee structure referenced in Service No. S-034, the same mechanism documented on this file's general Electrical Permit entry. Re-chased 2026-07-20: re-downloaded the current (effective 02-01-2026) Master Fee Schedule via Wayback and directly confirmed Service No. S-033 (Building Plan Check/Retainer Fees) and S-034 (Building Permitting and Inspection Process) both literally read '100% / See Fee Schedule in Uniform Building Code' with no dollar figure embedded in the Master Fee Schedule itself; the live lhcaz.gov PDF URL returns HTTP 404. No standalone UBC valuation table (Table 1-A style) could be located published separately on lhcaz.gov to cite a specific dollar figure. This is a genuine valuation-dependent fee, not an oversight -- no single number governs.
Valuation-based or per applicable flat retainer, consistent with the City's Uniform Building Code fee-schedule reference (Master Fee Schedule, Service Nos. S-033/S-034)
Review timeline
Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Lake Havasu City building department
~10–10 business days
Inspection process
- 1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before energizing
- 2
Final
EVSE circuit, breaker/disconnect, and NEC Article 625 compliance verified against approved plans
See the full Lake Havasu City inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- Unlike solar, Lake Havasu City has no dedicated EVSE plan-submittal checklist or utility-approval-letter requirement — EV chargers are treated as ordinary electrical work under the general Electrical Permit process.
- If the EVSE circuit requires a service panel upgrade or de-rating, confirm whether that additional scope changes the estimated valuation used for the fee calculation.
- Service disconnecting means for electrical equipment generally must be installed outside the building nearest the point of entrance of service conductors, per the City's NEC 225.31/230.70(A)(1) amendments — confirm this applies to a given EVSE disconnect configuration with the Building Division.
Frequently asked questions
Lake Havasu City requires an ev charger / evse permit for: Electrical permit required for EVSE/EV charger circuit installation, alteration, or repair, per the 2023 NEC as adopted and amended by the City; Governed by NEC Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System) as incorporated through the City's 2023 NEC adoption; buildings are classified Residential or Commercial per the City's NEC Article 90.10/100 amendment for code-application purposes; No dedicated EVSE plan-submittal checklist is published by the City (unlike the dedicated PV Utility-Interactive Systems checklist for solar) — submit via the standard Building/Electrical Permit Application; A licensed Arizona electrical contractor is required unless the work qualifies for an owner-builder exemption on a personal owner-occupied residence. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Lake Havasu City Development Services Department — Building Division at 928-453-4148 before starting work.
In Lake Havasu City, the published EV Charger / EVSE Permit — Based on Valuation / Fee Schedule is: Valuation-based or per applicable flat retainer, consistent with the City's Uniform Building Code fee-schedule reference (Master Fee Schedule, Service Nos. S-033/S-034). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.
Plan review for an ev charger / evse permit in Lake Havasu City typically runs 10–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Lake Havasu City Development Services Department — Building Division at 928-453-4148.
You'll need: Building/Electrical Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
Lake Havasu City requires 2 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final. Schedule each through Lake Havasu City Development Services Department — Building Division (928-453-4148).
Apply through Lake Havasu City Development Services Department — Building Division at 2330 McCulloch Boulevard N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403. Phone: 928-453-4148, email: builderinfo@lhcaz.gov. Office hours: Building Official: Steve Blake (928-854-0716, blakesm@lhcaz.gov). Plans Examiners: Jerry Amann (928-854-0746, Amannj@lhcaz.gov) and Sylvia Butch. Combo Building Inspector/Plans Examiners: Chris Hayes, George Langley. Building Inspectors: Josh Boothe, Brian Drosselmeyer. Permit Technician Lead: Kristin Warren (buildingpermits@lhcaz.gov). Applications are submitted through the City's online MaintStar Customer Self Service portal (h2.maintstar.co/lakehavasu/Portal) or in person at the Development Services Department front counter, 2330 McCulloch Blvd N. Plan review does not begin until the City has verified the application submittal is complete; completeness review itself takes 7-10 business days before the formal plan-review clock starts. Source: City of Lake Havasu City Building Permits page (lhcaz.gov/229/Building-Permits and lhcaz.gov/development-permitting/building) and 2024 Code Letter to Contractors (Steven Blake, LHC Building Official, rev. 09-08-2025).. Official information: https://www.lhcaz.gov/229/Building-Permits.
Lake Havasu City, 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 (e.g., A.R.S. Title 9 for municipalities). Lake Havasu City independently adopts and administers its own construction codes through its Development Services Department / Building Division; it does not defer permitting to Mohave County. Source: Lake Havasu City Building Permits page (lhcaz.gov/229/Building-Permits) and Lake Havasu City Code Chapter 12.08 (Building Codes), codelibrary.amlegal.com.; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), adopted by Ordinance No. 25-1370 with Lake Havasu City local amendments (Exhibit A), effective February 1, 2026, replacing the prior 2018 edition. Source: Lake Havasu City Amendments to the 2024 Edition of the International Building Code (Exhibit A, Ordinance No. 25-1370).; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), adopted by Ordinance No. 25-1370 with Lake Havasu City local amendments (Exhibit B), effective February 1, 2026. Source: Lake Havasu City Amendments to the 2024 Edition of the International Residential Code (Exhibit B, Ordinance No. 25-1370).; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted by Ordinance No. 25-1370 with Lake Havasu City local amendments (Exhibit C), effective February 1, 2026. Source: Lake Havasu City Amendments to the 2024 Edition of the International Mechanical Code (Exhibit C, Ordinance No. 25-1370).; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted by Ordinance No. 25-1370 with Lake Havasu City local amendments (Exhibit E), effective February 1, 2026. Source: Lake Havasu City Amendments to the 2024 Edition of the International Plumbing Code (Exhibit E, Ordinance No. 25-1370).; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted by Ordinance No. 25-1370 with Lake Havasu City local amendments, effective February 1, 2026. Source: 2024 Code Letter to Contractors (rev. 09-08-2025), which lists the IFGC among the codes adopted with the 2024 suite; document list on lhcaz.gov/development-permitting/building includes 'Amendments To 2024 Intl Fuel Gas Code'.; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), adopted with the 2024 code suite effective February 1, 2026. Source: 2024 Code Letter to Contractors (rev. 09-08-2025); 'Amendments To 2024 Intl Property Maint Code' document on lhcaz.gov.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted with Lake Havasu City local amendments. Source: 'Amendments To 2024 Intl Existing Building Code' document, lhcaz.gov/development-permitting/building, and Lake Havasu City Code § 12.08.085 (International Existing Building Code), codelibrary.amlegal.com.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted by Ordinance No. 25-1370 with Lake Havasu City local amendments (Exhibit F), effective February 1, 2026 (one edition behind the 2024 ICC suite, consistent with the NEC's own 3-year cycle). Source: Lake Havasu City Amendments to the 2023 Edition of the National Electrical Code (Exhibit F, Ordinance No. 25-1370).; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), adopted by Ordinance No. 25-1371, amending City Code Chapter 12.12.010 (Adoption of International Fire Code); administered by the Lake Havasu City Fire Department / Fire Marshal's office. Source: Lake Havasu City Legistar record (File ID 25-4963/ordinance 25-1371) and Lake Havasu City Code Chapter 12.12 (International Fire Code), codelibrary.amlegal.com.; Transition/effective-date rule: the 2024 Codes and 2023 NEC took effect February 1, 2026 and apply to applications submitted on or after that date; they do NOT affect permits already submitted, in review, or under construction. Standard Plans previously approved under the 2018 Codes remain valid through August 1, 2026 (180 days from the new code effective date) and may be updated via an abbreviated cover-sheet process rather than a full plan resubmittal. Commercial/residential projects already in design under the 2018 Codes were allowed to submit under the 2018 Codes up to May 1, 2026 (90 days after the effective date). Source: Lake Havasu City 2024 Building Code Implementation Standards (rev. 09-23-2025).; Manufactured/mobile homes are addressed via a dedicated Mobile/Manufactured Home Building Permit Application, separate from the standard residential building permit track. Source: Lake Havasu City 'Mobile - Manufactured Home Building Permit Application' (lhcaz.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1153).; Building permit and plan-review fees are NOT set as flat dollar amounts within the adopted ICC codes themselves — the Master Fee Schedule (Development and Right-of-Way Services, Service Nos. S-033/S-034) states plan-check and permit fees for new buildings, additions, pools, and retaining walls are valuation-based, per 'Fee Schedule in Uniform Building Code' (i.e., the standard published ICC/Building Standards construction-cost valuation table), with a plan-check deposit/retainer of 5% of value collected up front and applied toward the actual cost. Separate itemized flat plan-review retainer fees by structure type are published in the Building Permit Retainers/Fees handout. Source: City of Lake Havasu City Master Fee Schedule (effective 02-01-2026, Rev. 12/10/2025) and Building Permit Retainers/Fees handout (Development Services Department, rev. 01/03/22).. Local amendments apply — see the Lake Havasu City overview page for the full list.
No. The City's PV Utility-Interactive Systems Plan Submittal Checklist applies only to solar installations. EV charger/EVSE installation is processed as ordinary electrical work under the standard Building/Electrical Permit Application and the City's general Electrical Permit fee structure.
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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 Lake Havasu City building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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