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EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit in Yuma, Arizona

Required for installation of a residential or commercial EV charger/EVSE in the City of Yuma. The Yuma City Code (§ 150-077, Electrical Permit Fee Schedule) and the City's Building Safety pages publish no dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit type, submittal page, or Table 1-A fee line item — the same documentation gap the solar-pv-permit entry flags. An EV charger installation is permitted as ordinary electrical work under the same NFPA 70 NEC 2020 Edition framework (Yuma City Code § 150-076/077) as any other electrical permit: the base $50.00 Permit Issuance fee plus the applicable Table 1-A fee bracket for the scope of work. Other electrical fee lines that can apply are the $7.00 supplemental fee, the $50.00/$75.00/$125.00 Services tiers, and $50.00/hour for Other Inspections; the code is current through American Legal version '2026 S-74'. For a kW-rated EVSE charging unit the most specifically applicable bracket is Table 1-A 'Power Apparatus' — rated by HP/kW/kVA/kVAR, the same bracket the solar-pv-permit entry documents as covering kW-rated inverters, and the standard Table 1-A classification for motor/apparatus-type electrical equipment — as distinct from the flat 'Services' fee, which applies to a new or upgraded electrical service connection rather than the charger unit itself.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical permit required for the EV charger circuit, any panel/service upgrade, and equipment installation, governed by NFPA 70 NEC 2020 Edition as adopted by Yuma City Code § 150-076
  • Requirements of the most current Arizona Public Service (APS) Electric Service Manual supersede the NEC where APS requirements are more restrictive (§ 150-077(A))
  • Apply through the Development Portal (Tyler EnerGov) or in person at Yuma City Hall
  • If the installation requires new structural work (e.g., a new carport), a companion building permit (valuation-based, Table 1-A) may also apply
  • Confirm with Building Safety (928-373-5100 general line; Inspection@YumaAZ.gov for inspection scheduling) which specific Table 1-A fee bracket currently applies to a standalone EV charger circuit before applying, since no EV-specific line item is published

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Fee schedule

Permit IssuanceYuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, Fee Schedule - Other; same base electrical permit issuance fee documented in the electrical-permit entry — no dedicated EV-specific fee line exists
$50.00 (plus $7.00 for each supplemental permit on an unexpired original)
Services — 600 volts or less, up to 200 amperes (if a new/upgraded service is required for the charger)Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, Unit Fee Schedule
$50.00 each
Other Inspections and Fees (if no specific Unit Fee Schedule bracket applies)
Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A — the tipsAndGotchas flags a possible unverified 2025 rate increase to $75/$150 per hour for this same 'Other Inspections' line in the Building Permit Fee Table; Show full citationYuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A — the tipsAndGotchas flags a possible unverified 2025 rate increase to $75/$150 per hour for this same 'Other Inspections' line in the Building Permit Fee Table; the Electrical Table's published rate remains $50/hour as of the amlegal.com-hosted code text
$50.00/hour minimum (2-hr minimum after-hours; 0.5-hr minimum unlisted/reinspection/plan review), or total hourly City cost if greater
Power Apparatus (kW/HP/kVA/kVAR-rated equipment — most specifically applicable Table 1-A bracket for the EVSE unit itself)
Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, System Fee Schedule item 5 — a Level 2 charger (typically 7-19 kW) would fall in the 'over 1 and not over 10' ($13.00) or 'over 10 and not over 50' ($25.00) bracket; Show full citationYuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, System Fee Schedule item 5 — a Level 2 charger (typically 7-19 kW) would fall in the 'over 1 and not over 10' ($13.00) or 'over 10 and not over 50' ($25.00) bracket; a DC fast charger (50 kW+) would fall in the $50.00 or $67.00 brackets. This is the same bracket the solar-pv-permit entry documents as covering kW-rated inverters
Up to and including 1 kW/HP/kVA: $5.00; over 1 to 10: $13.00; over 10 to 50: $25.00; over 50 to 100: $50.00; over 100: $67.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Yuma building department
~6–11 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In (if applicable)

    Wiring and panel/service connections before walls are closed, if the installation involves new concealed wiring

  2. 2

    Final

    Charger circuit, breaker sizing, and equipment connection verified per NFPA 70 NEC 2020 Edition as locally amended

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

Tips

  • Yuma has no EV-specific permit page or fee line, the same documentation gap this record already flags for solar PV — treat an EV charger as ordinary electrical-permit-track work and confirm the exact fee bracket with Building Safety before applying.
  • If the installation needs a panel/service upgrade to support the charger's amperage, budget for the separate 'Services' fee bracket in addition to the base $50 Permit Issuance fee.

Frequently asked questions

Yuma requires an ev charger / electric vehicle charging station permit for: Electrical permit required for the EV charger circuit, any panel/service upgrade, and equipment installation, governed by NFPA 70 NEC 2020 Edition as adopted by Yuma City Code § 150-076; Requirements of the most current Arizona Public Service (APS) Electric Service Manual supersede the NEC where APS requirements are more restrictive (§ 150-077(A)); Apply through the Development Portal (Tyler EnerGov) or in person at Yuma City Hall; If the installation requires new structural work (e.g., a new carport), a companion building permit (valuation-based, Table 1-A) may also apply; Confirm with Building Safety (928-373-5100 general line; Inspection@YumaAZ.gov for inspection scheduling) which specific Table 1-A fee bracket currently applies to a standalone EV charger circuit before applying, since no EV-specific line item is published. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Yuma Department of Community Development, Building Safety Division at (928) 373-5163 before starting work.

In Yuma, the published Permit Issuance is: $50.00 (plus $7.00 for each supplemental permit on an unexpired original). Additional published fees: Services — 600 volts or less, up to 200 amperes (if a new/upgraded service is required for the charger) — $50.00 each; Other Inspections and Fees (if no specific Unit Fee Schedule bracket applies) — $50.00/hour minimum (2-hr minimum after-hours; 0.5-hr minimum unlisted/reinspection/plan review), or total hourly City cost if greater; Power Apparatus (kW/HP/kVA/kVAR-rated equipment — most specifically applicable Table 1-A bracket for the EVSE unit itself) — Up to and including 1 kW/HP/kVA: $5.00; over 1 to 10: $13.00; over 10 to 50: $25.00; over 50 to 100: $50.00; over 100: $67.00. 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 / electric vehicle charging station permit in Yuma typically runs 6–11 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Yuma Department of Community Development, Building Safety Division at (928) 373-5163.

You'll need: Electrical Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Yuma requires 2 inspection(s) for an ev charger / electric vehicle charging station permit, in order: Rough-In (if applicable), Final. Schedule each through City of Yuma Department of Community Development, Building Safety Division ((928) 373-5163).

Apply through City of Yuma Department of Community Development, Building Safety Division at Yuma City Hall, Second Floor, One City Plaza, Yuma, AZ 85364-1436. Phone: (928) 373-5163, email: Inspection@YumaAZ.gov. Office hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; every other Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; closed on designated City holidays. Inspections: (928) 373-5170 (non-emergency, request by 3 p.m. for next-business-day scheduling); after-hours/emergency inspections (928) 373-5163.. Official information: https://www.yumaaz.gov/government/building-safety.

Yuma, Arizona has adopted: Arizona has no mandatory statewide building code — code adoption is a per-city/county authority under A.R.S. §§ 9-801 et seq. (municipal adoption of technical codes) and City of Yuma Charter Art. VII, § 6(g)(6). The City of Yuma's Department of Community Development, Building Safety Division administers and enforces its own adopted codes within city limits; this is not a county-run or state-run program for the incorporated City of Yuma. Source: Yuma City Code Chapter 150, §§ 150-015, 150-060, 150-045, 150-076, 150-180 (adoption sections, each citing A.R.S. §§ 9-801 et seq. and Charter Art. VII, § 6(g)(6)), codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/yuma; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C, I, J, K, and O — adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2025-033, passed 10-1-25 (effective November 3, 2025); Yuma City Code § 150-015; 2024 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (IRC), including Appendices BB, BF, BG, BH, BJ, BO, CD, and CF — adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2025-034, passed 9-17-25 (effective November 3, 2025); Yuma City Code § 150-180; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including Appendices A, B, and E — adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2025-035, passed 9-17-25 (effective November 3, 2025); Yuma City Code § 150-170; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — effective November 3, 2025; Yuma City Code § 150-090; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), including Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I — adopted by reference with local amendments by City of Yuma Ord. O2025-039, passed 10-1-25; Yuma City Code § 131-15 (amendments at § 131-16). Appendices A, J, K, L, M, N and O are expressly NOT adopted (§ 131-16(SS) through (GGG)). The City of Yuma Fire Code is enforced by the Community Risk Reduction Division within the Yuma Fire Department, under the supervision of the Fire Chief and with a Fire Marshal in charge of the division (§ 131-18; IFC § 103.1 as amended at § 131-16(D)) — fire permitting is NOT delegated to an independent fire district. Confirmed live on the City’s own Community Risk Reduction page: “The City of Yuma has adopted the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) with local amendments.” Sources: codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/yuma (2026 S-74, read 2026-08-16); yumaaz.gov/government/yuma-fire-department/community-risk-reduction/about-fire-codes-and-ordinances (read in a real browser 2026-08-16).; Per the City of Yuma Building Safety Division page: a transitional period ran through January 31, 2026 during which applicants could choose either the 2018 or 2024 codes; use of the 2024 codes became mandatory for all new permit applications beginning February 1, 2026. Source: yumaaz.gov/government/building-safety; 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices C and E, made public record by Resolution R2022-018 — adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2022-008, passed 5-4-22; Yuma City Code § 150-060 (Note: Arizona municipalities may adopt either the UPC or IPC; Yuma has adopted the International Plumbing Code, not the Uniform Plumbing Code); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), made public record by Resolution R2022-019 — adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2022-009, passed 5-4-22; Yuma City Code § 150-045; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted by City of Yuma; Yuma City Code § 150-065; NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2020 Edition, and 2006 International Code Council Electrical Code (ICCEC) Administrative Provisions, made public record by Resolution R2022-021 — adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2022-011, passed 5-4-22; Yuma City Code § 150-076; 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), made public record by Resolution R2013-09 — adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2013-15, passed 4-3-13; Yuma City Code § 150-020 (this is the most recent energy-code edition found adopted by ordinance; no more recent IECC adoption ordinance was located as of the last verification); 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Yuma City Code § 150-018; ICC A117.1 Accessibility — referenced via Yuma City Code § 150-016(T), in conjunction with Arizona Revised Statutes Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 8 (A.R.S. § 41-1492 et seq., The Arizonans with Disabilities Act) and ADAAG; Adobe Building Code (locally authored, not an ICC model code) — Yuma City Code §§ 150-030 through 150-035, covering burnt/unburned adobe masonry construction, electrical, and plumbing requirements specific to adobe structures. Local amendments apply — see the Yuma overview page for the full list.

No. There is no dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit type or fee line in the Yuma City Code. An EV charger circuit is permitted as ordinary electrical work under § 150-076/077 — the same $50 base Permit Issuance fee plus applicable Table 1-A Unit Fee Schedule items (e.g., a new electrical service) used for any other electrical permit.

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