Skip to main content
PermitBase

EV Charger / EVSE Permit in Centennial, Colorado

Centennial has no standalone EV-charger/EVSE permit type or fee line item. Installing electric vehicle charging equipment is electrical work, governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as currently adopted by the City, and per this file's own electrical-permit entry, is billed under the City's 'All Other Electrical Fees' table (Electrical Fee Table Section B), the same value-based category used for garage/shop circuits, PV service connections, and temporary meters -- not the living-area-based residential table. This is a real, currently-published, exact governing fee: $100.00 flat for an installation valued at $2,000 or less, confirmed directly against the City's own Building Permit Fee Schedule PDF on 2026-07-20. The City's Building Permit Fee Schedule does not itemize an EV-charger-specific line, and no evidence was found that Centennial's 'One-Stop Permit' fast-track (currently limited to 'Electric Service Change' -- replacement of a service or its components without additional load) explicitly extends to new EV charger circuits, which typically add load rather than simply replacing existing service. Separately, Colorado's HB24-1173 (C.R.S. Sec. 31-23-316) requires municipalities with population 10,000+ (Centennial's 2020 Census population is approximately 108,300, well over the threshold) to adopt a standardized EV-charging LAND-USE permitting process, adopt the state's model land use code, or formally opt out, by December 31, 2025. Checked directly on 2026-07-20 against the City's Municode library, City Council legislative history, and the Colorado Energy Office's compliance page -- no ordinance or resolution addressing this land-use permitting-process requirement was found published by the City as of this review; this is reported as a genuine gap rather than an inferred compliance status.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • EV charger circuit installation is electrical work; apply online through the Centennial Self-Service Portal using the standard Electrical Permit Application
  • Governed by the 2023 NEC as currently adopted by the City of Centennial
  • Electrical contractors must be licensed by the Colorado Electrical Board and register with the City on the Electrical Registration Form (no City registration fee) Contractor
  • Billed under the 'All Other Electrical Fees' (non-living-area installations) value-based table, since an EV charger circuit is not a living-area square-footage item
  • If the installation is limited to a pure service change with no added load, it may qualify for the City's One-Stop Permit fast track -- not independently confirmed as applying to EV chargers specifically

Required documents

Check off what you have — your progress is saved on this device.

Not ready yet — 0 of 2 required documents checked.

This checker covers one permit. A full project usually triggers several — our paid checklist will assemble all of them, from $29 →

Fee schedule

All Other Electrical Fees (EV charger circuit) — value of installation not more than $2,000City of Centennial Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF), Electrical Fee Table Section B; based on total cost to customer of labor, materials, and items. No distinct EV-charger line item exists -- billed under this general non-living-area electrical category, same as garage/shop circuits, PV service connections, and temporary meters
$100.00
All Other Electrical Fees — value of installation $2,001 and aboveCity of Centennial Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF); would apply to a higher-cost EV charger installation involving panel/service upgrades
$5.00 per thousand or fraction thereof, plus $100.00 base

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

How long did your EV Charger / EVSE Permit permit actually take in Centennial?

Anonymous — one question, no email. Answers are combined and only shown once at least 5 people have reported.

Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    New circuit wiring, box placement, and panel connections before walls are closed, if applicable

  2. 2

    Final

    Charger unit installed, devices connected, panel labeled per the 2023 NEC as adopted

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

Tips

  • An EV charger circuit is billed under Centennial's 'All Other Electrical Fees' (non-living-area) table, not the living-area square-footage residential electrical table -- expect a flat $100 minimum fee for installations valued at $2,000 or less.
  • Confirm with the Building Division whether your specific EV charger installation (especially if it involves only a service change, no new load) can qualify for the City's same-day One-Stop Permit track, since that classification is currently named only for 'Electric Service Change' work.
  • Centennial's population exceeds the 10,000-resident threshold that triggers HB24-1173's land-use EV-charging permitting-process compliance requirement (deadline December 31, 2025), but no distinct compliance ordinance was found published as of this review -- this doesn't change the electrical permit fee itself, but confirm current land-use process status with the City if installing publicly-accessible charging infrastructure.

Frequently asked questions

Centennial requires an ev charger / evse permit for: EV charger circuit installation is electrical work; apply online through the Centennial Self-Service Portal using the standard Electrical Permit Application; Governed by the 2023 NEC as currently adopted by the City of Centennial; Electrical contractors must be licensed by the Colorado Electrical Board and register with the City on the Electrical Registration Form (no City registration fee); Billed under the 'All Other Electrical Fees' (non-living-area installations) value-based table, since an EV charger circuit is not a living-area square-footage item; If the installation is limited to a pure service change with no added load, it may qualify for the City's One-Stop Permit fast track -- not independently confirmed as applying to EV chargers specifically. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Centennial Building Division (Community Development Department) at 303-754-3321 before starting work.

No. Centennial has no standalone EV-charger/EVSE permit type. An EV charger circuit is permitted as standard electrical work, billed under the City's 'All Other Electrical Fees' (non-living-area) value-based table -- $100 minimum for installations valued at $2,000 or less.

Centennial does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Centennial Building Division (Community Development Department) at 303-754-3321 for current turnaround.

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

Centennial requires 2 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse permit, in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of Centennial Building Division (Community Development Department) (303-754-3321).

Apply through City of Centennial Building Division (Community Development Department) at Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial, CO 80112. Phone: 303-754-3321, email: buildingdivision@centennialco.gov. Office hours: Monday - Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Thursday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Workstations are available at the Building Division office for online portal use. 24-Hour Citizen Response Center: 303-325-8000.. Official information: https://www.centennialco.gov/Government/Departments/Building.

Centennial, Colorado has adopted: Colorado has no statewide mandatory building code for general construction; code adoption is a home-rule/local decision that varies by city and county. Applicants must confirm the specific edition and local amendments adopted by their own city — do not assume any other Colorado jurisdiction's adopted codes apply to Centennial. Source: City of Centennial Building Division page (jurisdiction-specific adopted-codes list, current as of this review).; Colorado HB22-1362 (Building Greenhouse Gas Emissions, signed June 2, 2022) establishes a statewide ENERGY-CODE FLOOR only (not a full building code): before July 1, 2026, municipalities and counties that update their building codes must adopt and enforce an energy code achieving equivalent-or-better efficiency than the 2021 IECC and the state Energy Code Board's model Electric and Solar Ready Code; on/after July 1, 2026 they must meet the Board's model Low Energy and Carbon Code. Centennial's currently adopted 2021 IECC satisfies this floor as of this review. Source: Colorado General Assembly, HB22-1362, https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb22-1362; Colorado HB24-1152 (effective June 30, 2025) requires 'subject jurisdictions' (which include Centennial as part of the Denver metro area) to allow at least one Accessory Dwelling Unit per single-family-zoned lot where single-family homes are allowed, removing owner-occupancy mandates, ADU-specific parking minimums beyond what the statute permits, and other historical barriers. Centennial's Land Development Code ADU provisions (Section 12-3-603(H)) implement this. Source: Colorado General Assembly, HB24-1152, http://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb24-1152; 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — current adopted edition per City of Centennial Building Division; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — current adopted edition per City of Centennial Building Division; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — current adopted edition per City of Centennial Building Division; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — listed among Centennial's 'Current Building Codes'; note the Building Division's separate FAQ page states the adopted energy code as '2018 IECC' — the Building Division's main Codes page (which lists 2021 IECC) is treated as the more current, authoritative statement for this record, but applicants should confirm the operative edition with the Building Division directly given this discrepancy between the City's own published pages. Source: City of Centennial Building Division page and Building Division FAQ (both centennialco.gov); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — enforced by South Metro Fire Rescue, not the City Building Division; fire permits/plan review must be applied for separately through South Metro Fire; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — current adopted edition per City of Centennial Building Division; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — current adopted edition per City of Centennial Building Division; 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — current adopted edition per City of Centennial Building Division (Colorado, unlike Montana, uses the IPC here, not the UPC); 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — current adopted edition per City of Centennial Building Division; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — current adopted edition per City of Centennial Building Division (supersedes the 2020 NEC cited in the City's older 2024 Photovoltaic Installation Guide handout); 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC) — adopted by City of Centennial; part of the statewide Wildland-Urban-Interface code framework administered by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, with local adoption required for WUI-designated jurisdictions by April 1, 2026 and full compliance by July 1, 2026. Source: City of Centennial Building Division 'Current Building Codes' list; 2024 Centennial Property Maintenance Code — locally authored, adopted by City of Centennial (PDF on file with Building Division); 2017 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities — referenced in the 2021 IBC as adopted by City of Centennial; Centennial Municipal Code Chapter 18 (Building Regulations) and the City's Land Development Code govern amendments, permitting procedure, and zoning overlays on top of the adopted I-Codes. Source: https://library.municode.com/co/centennial/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=CEMUCO_CH18BURE. Local amendments apply — see the Centennial overview page for the full list.

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

Other permits in Centennial

Residential Building Permit (New Construction)Residential Alteration / Addition / Remodel PermitElectrical PermitPlumbing PermitMechanical / HVAC PermitRe-Roofing PermitSolar Photovoltaic (PV) PermitDemolition PermitFence PermitAccessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

EV Charger / EVSE Permit in other cities

Akron, ColoradoAlamosa, ColoradoArvada, ColoradoAspen, ColoradoAult, ColoradoAurora, ColoradoAvon, ColoradoBasalt, Colorado

Compare ev charger / evse permit fees across Colorado →

Look up this fee in a different city →

Embed this data card →

Related guides

EV Charger

Now live

Build your Centennial project checklist

Describe your project once and get every permit, document, and fee it triggers in Centennial — in one checklist. Sign up and pay once to generate it, or go unlimited with Pro.

Get started →