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EV Charger / EVSE Permit — Show Low, Arizona · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source: https://www.showlowaz.gov/page/fee-schedules
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EV Charger / EVSE Permit in Show Low, Arizona
The City of Show Low has no dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit application or fee line — confirmed by reviewing the City's Fee Schedules page and City Permits & Applications page, which list a dedicated Solar Permit Application but nothing for EV chargers. An EV charging station (Level 2 or DC fast charger) installation does NOT qualify for the City's $30 flat-fee Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical Like-for-Like Replacement Permit, since that category is expressly limited to routine LIKE-for-like replacement of existing hardwired systems with no other modification — a new dedicated EV charger circuit is new electrical work, not a replacement. It is instead processed under the standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee (1997 UBC schedule) plus Plan Review Fee, the same fee mechanism this file's solar-pv-permit entry documents for the electrical scope of a PV installation.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
When you need this permit
- Building Addition Permit Application required, submitted at 180 N. 9th Street, Show Low, AZ 85901 — no dedicated EV-charger-specific application exists
- Does NOT qualify for the $30 flat-fee Like-for-Like Replacement Permit, since that category excludes any change in design, capacity, or routing (a new EV charger circuit is new work, not a like-for-like replacement of an existing hardwired system)
- Applicant selects Standard Plan Review (30 working days) or Non-Standard Plan Review (40 working days) per § 18.15.070, the same election documented for solar and other building permits in this file
- Governed by the 2017 NEC as adopted and amended by the City of Show Low
- Contractor licensing verification (Arizona ROC) required prior to permit issuance, or confirm owner-exemption status Contractor
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Fee schedule
Building Permit FeeCity of Show Low Fee Schedules page; Building Safety Department staff calculate the exact figure based on project valuation. No dedicated EV-charger fee line exists, so the general valuation-based table applies, consistent with this file's solar-pv-permit entry.
Formulated by the 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC) valuation-based fee schedule
Plan Review Fee (Residential)City of Show Low Fee Schedules page
20% of the Building Permit Fee
Review timeline
Plan reviewShow Low’s published plan-review target
30–40 business days
Inspection process
- 1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect/breaker placement before energizing
- 2
Final
Charger mounted, connections verified, panel labeled per 2017 NEC as adopted
See the full Show Low inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- An EV charger circuit does NOT qualify for Show Low's $30 flat-fee Like-for-Like Replacement Permit — that fee is strictly for replacing an existing hardwired system with no design/capacity/routing change. A new EV charger circuit is billed under the standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee plus 20% Plan Review Fee instead.
- No dedicated expedited/same-day review track for EV chargers was found published by the City — expect the same 30/40-working-day Standard/Non-Standard election under § 18.15.070 that applies to solar and other building permits.
- If the EV charger installation is a simple replacement of an already-existing dedicated EV charger circuit with no modification, it may qualify for the $30 Like-for-Like fee — confirm with the Building Safety Department which category applies to your specific scope.
Frequently asked questions
Show Low requires an ev charger / evse permit for: Building Addition Permit Application required, submitted at 180 N. 9th Street, Show Low, AZ 85901 — no dedicated EV-charger-specific application exists; Does NOT qualify for the $30 flat-fee Like-for-Like Replacement Permit, since that category excludes any change in design, capacity, or routing (a new EV charger circuit is new work, not a like-for-like replacement of an existing hardwired system); Applicant selects Standard Plan Review (30 working days) or Non-Standard Plan Review (40 working days) per § 18.15.070, the same election documented for solar and other building permits in this file; Governed by the 2017 NEC as adopted and amended by the City of Show Low; Contractor licensing verification (Arizona ROC) required prior to permit issuance, or confirm owner-exemption status. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Show Low Building Safety Department at 928-532-4053 before starting work.
In Show Low, the published Building Permit Fee is: Formulated by the 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC) valuation-based fee schedule. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee (Residential) — 20% of the Building Permit Fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.
Same as other building permits: a Standard Plan Review (30 working days) or Non-Standard Plan Review (40 working days total), per Municipal Code § 18.15.070.
You'll need: Building Addition Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
Show Low requires 2 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final. Schedule each through City of Show Low Building Safety Department (928-532-4053).
Apply through City of Show Low Building Safety Department at 180 N. 9th Street, Show Low, AZ 85901. Phone: 928-532-4053, email: jwilhelm@showlowaz.gov. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (or by appointment), per the City of Show Low Building Safety page. The general Permits & Applications page separately lists City Hall hours as Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (excluding holidays), and appointments are recommended (928-532-4050). The Inspection Line (928-532-4055) requires inspections to be called in 24 hours in advance; as of October 1, 2024, the cutoff for next-day inspections is 3:00 p.m. (previously 5:00 p.m.) — requests after 3:00 p.m. are scheduled two business days out.. Official information: https://www.showlowaz.gov/o/cosl/page/building-safety.
Show Low, 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 (A.R.S. Title 9). The City of Show Low independently adopts and administers its own construction codes through its Building Safety Department; it does not defer permitting to Navajo County. Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code Title 18, Chapter 18.05 (Building Codes), showlow.municipal.codes/Code/18.05.040.; 2018 International Building Code (IBC), together with its appendices and supplements, published by the International Code Council, adopted by reference (Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040). Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040.; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, published by the International Code Council, adopted by reference, with Chapter 11 (Energy Efficiency) specifically excluded from adoption (Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040). Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040.; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted by reference (Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040). Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040; confirmed current on the City's live 'Show Low Codes & Standards' page (showlowaz.gov, page last updated 7/8/2021) and on the City's 2025/2026 permit application cover sheets (Residential, Commercial, Solar, Addition applications).; 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted by reference (Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040). Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040.; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted by reference (Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040). Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040.; 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), published by the National Fire Protection Association, adopted by reference (Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040) — one edition behind the 2018 ICC family set. Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040; confirmed current on the City's live 'Show Low Codes & Standards' page and 2025/2026 permit application cover sheets.; Fire Code: Show Low does not administer its own fire code — fire code jurisdiction and inspections are handled by Timber Mesa Fire & Medical District (928-537-5100), per every current City of Show Low building permit application cover sheet (Residential, Commercial, Solar, Addition). Source: City of Show Low permit application cover sheets, current as of 2025-2026 revisions.; ADA Accessibility: American National Standard ADA Accessibility Guidelines (2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design) are adopted and required for new construction and alterations. Arizonans with Disabilities Act standards (A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 8) and implementing rules, declared a public record by City of Show Low Resolution No. 772, are adopted as an amendment to the IBC for both public entities and public accommodations/commercial facilities (applying to new construction and alterations commenced after September 3, 1996). Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040.; Future code editions: when the City Council adopts a newer edition of the International Codes by resolution, either the most recent or the immediately previous edition may be used for building design for 12 months after adoption; the two editions' provisions may not be intermingled in a single building's design, and after 12 months only the newest adopted edition applies. Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040.; Manufactured/mobile homes: as of March 28, 2025, the City of Show Low no longer issues manufactured home or factory-built building placement permits; both a City of Show Low Building Permit and a State of Arizona Manufactured Home Installation Permit (Arizona Department of Housing, Office of Manufactured Housing) are required for any manufactured home work still processed by the City. Manufactured/mobile homes must display a HUD compliance decal dated within 10 years of the building-permit application (or successor HUD standard), per City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.050. Source: City of Show Low City Permits & Applications page (showlowaz.gov/o/cosl/page/city-permits-and-applications); City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.050.. Local amendments apply — see the Show Low overview page for the full list.
No. The City's Fee Schedules and Permits & Applications pages list a dedicated Solar Permit but nothing for EV chargers. A new EV charger circuit does not qualify for the $30 flat-fee Like-for-Like Replacement Permit (which is limited to replacing existing systems with no modification) and is instead billed under the standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee plus 20% Plan Review Fee.
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 Show Low building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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