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Electric Vehicle Charger Permit in Westminster, Colorado

Required for installation of Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 (DC fast) electric vehicle charging equipment in Westminster. Applied for as a dedicated 'ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER' permit type in eTRAKiT with submittal requirements that scale by charger level; billed through the City's standard valuation-based building permit fee schedule plus the electric trade fee add-on rather than a separate flat EV-specific fee (Westminster's fee schedule has no distinct EV-charger line item, unlike its flat $300 Solar Systems fee).

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Complete the permit application via eTRAKiT selecting permit type 'ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER'
  • Level 1 chargers: site plan or floor plan showing the location of the new electrical receptacle outlet(s)
  • Level 2 chargers (residential): site plan or floor plan showing charging equipment location, plus load calculations for the entire residence and a one-line diagram
  • Level 2 chargers (commercial): site plan showing charging equipment location, plus load calculations for the entire service and a one-line diagram
  • Level 3 (DC fast) chargers: applicant must contact the Planning Department to initiate an Official Development Plan (ODP) amendment, in addition to a site plan and load calculations/one-line diagram for the entire service of connection
  • Level 3 chargers taller than 6 feet require structural engineering for the foundation, with plans and calculations prepared and stamped by a Colorado licensed professional engineer
  • A licensed electrical contractor holding a City of Westminster Class C Electrical Contractor license must be signed onto the permit Contractor

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (no distinct EV-charger fee line published)City of Westminster Building Division Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026 — the Miscellaneous Permit Fees and Miscellaneous SFD Residential Permit Fees tables do not list an EV charger line item (unlike Solar Systems, which has its own flat $300 fee), so EV charger installations are billed under the general valuation-based fee schedule
Per the standard Total Valuation fee table (same tiers as other building permits); minimum $19.50
Permit Trade Fee — ElectricSame mechanism used for all electrical scope in Westminster's single project-permit model
An additional 15% of the Building Permit Fee, plus 15% of the Plan Review Fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Westminster building department
~1–1 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before cover (Level 2/3 installations)

  2. 2

    Final

    Charging equipment installed and energized, receptacle/circuit verified per NEC

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

Tips

  • Westminster has a dedicated 'ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER' permit type in eTRAKiT — do not apply under the general electrical permit type.
  • Unlike solar (flat $300 Miscellaneous Permit fee), EV chargers have no dedicated flat fee — they are billed under the standard valuation-based building permit fee schedule plus the 15% electric trade fee add-on.
  • Level 3 (DC fast) chargers require an Official Development Plan (ODP) amendment through the Planning Department before or alongside the building permit — budget extra time for this step.
  • Level 3 chargers taller than 6 feet need a Colorado PE-stamped structural foundation design.

Frequently asked questions

Westminster requires an electric vehicle charger permit for: Complete the permit application via eTRAKiT selecting permit type 'ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER'; Level 1 chargers: site plan or floor plan showing the location of the new electrical receptacle outlet(s); Level 2 chargers (residential): site plan or floor plan showing charging equipment location, plus load calculations for the entire residence and a one-line diagram; Level 2 chargers (commercial): site plan showing charging equipment location, plus load calculations for the entire service and a one-line diagram; Level 3 (DC fast) chargers: applicant must contact the Planning Department to initiate an Official Development Plan (ODP) amendment, in addition to a site plan and load calculations/one-line diagram for the entire service of connection; Level 3 chargers taller than 6 feet require structural engineering for the foundation, with plans and calculations prepared and stamped by a Colorado licensed professional engineer; A licensed electrical contractor holding a City of Westminster Class C Electrical Contractor license must be signed onto the permit. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Westminster — Department of Community Development, Building Division at 303-658-2075 before starting work.

There is no separate flat EV-charger fee published in the City's fee schedule. EV charger installations are billed under the standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee table plus the 15% electric trade fee add-on, the same mechanism used for all electrical work in Westminster's single project-permit model.

Plan review for an electric vehicle charger permit in Westminster typically runs 1–1 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Westminster — Department of Community Development, Building Division at 303-658-2075.

You'll need: Electric Vehicle Charger Permit Application (eTRAKiT); Electric Vehicle Charger Permit Submittal Requirements; One-Line Diagram and Load Calculations. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Westminster requires 2 inspection(s) for an electric vehicle charger permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final. Schedule each through City of Westminster — Department of Community Development, Building Division (303-658-2075).

Apply through City of Westminster — Department of Community Development, Building Division at 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, CO 80031. Phone: 303-658-2075, email: permits@westminsterco.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (front office); residential permit review walk-through times: Tuesdays 1–4:30 p.m. and Thursdays 9 a.m.–noon; all permits must be applied for online via eTRAKiT. Official information: https://www.westminsterco.gov/621/Building-Division.

Yes. Westminster requires a dedicated 'ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER' permit type application via eTRAKiT, with submittal requirements that scale by charger level (Level 1, 2, or 3).

Level 3 chargers require the applicant to contact the Planning Department to initiate an Official Development Plan (ODP) amendment, in addition to the standard site plan, load calculations, and one-line diagram.

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

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