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EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit in Littleton, Colorado

The City of Littleton has no dedicated EV-charger or EVSE permit type or fee line. Installing a Level 2 (240V) home EV charger -- whether a hardwired unit or a new NEMA 14-50 outlet -- requires a standard City of Littleton Electrical Permit, billed under the City's general valuation-based Permit Fee Schedule (Resolution 2025-105), reviewed against the locally-adopted 2026 edition of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code).

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical work must be performed by a contractor holding an active Colorado DORA Master's/Journeyman's Electrical License and a Colorado State Electrical Contractor's License, in addition to City of Littleton contractor licensing Contractor
  • Reviewed against the locally-adopted 2026 edition of NFPA 70 (NEC)
  • No EV-specific application, checkbox, or fee category exists; the permit is billed under the same general valuation-based electrical permit fee schedule used for any electrical installation, alteration, or repair
  • If the installation requires a panel upgrade or new/upsized electrical service, that work is valued and permitted the same way, at a higher valuation tier

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Fee schedule

Permit fee -- valuation-based (EV charger circuit installation)City of Littleton Permit Fee Schedule -- re-confirmed 2026-07-20 by full-text extraction of the current fee-schedule resolution PDF (live site returns 403 to automated fetch/a WAF challenge, so verified via the City's own document as archived by the Wayback Machine, timestamp 20251014); no distinct 'EV charger'/'EVSE' line item exists; this is the general valuation-based electrical permit fee an EV charger circuit installation is billed under
$25.85 for the first $500, plus $3.35 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof up to $2,000 (higher tiers scale further for larger-valuation projects)
Plan Review FeeCity of Littleton Permit Fee Schedule (Resolution 2025-105)
65% of the permit fee, applicable only when plans are reviewed for code compliance
Re-inspection FeeCity of Littleton Permit Fee Schedule (Resolution 2025-105)
$80/hour

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Electrical Inspection

    New circuit, breaker sizing, and disconnect (if required by the charger manufacturer) verified by City of Littleton Building Development before energizing

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Tips

  • There is no dedicated 'EV charger' or 'EVSE' fee line on Littleton's Permit Fee Schedule -- a home Level 2 charger circuit is billed under the general valuation-based electrical permit fee like any other electrical installation.
  • A licensed installer typically pulls the permit and schedules the inspection on your behalf, so most homeowners never visit Building Development in person.
  • Confirm your electrical contractor holds both the Colorado DORA Master's/Journeyman's Electrical License and a Colorado State Electrical Contractor's License, plus City of Littleton contractor registration, before work begins. Contractor
  • If your installation also requires a panel or service upgrade, expect a higher valuation-tier fee than a simple new-circuit addition.

Frequently asked questions

Littleton requires an ev charger / electric vehicle charging station permit for: Electrical work must be performed by a contractor holding an active Colorado DORA Master's/Journeyman's Electrical License and a Colorado State Electrical Contractor's License, in addition to City of Littleton contractor licensing; Reviewed against the locally-adopted 2026 edition of NFPA 70 (NEC); No EV-specific application, checkbox, or fee category exists; the permit is billed under the same general valuation-based electrical permit fee schedule used for any electrical installation, alteration, or repair; If the installation requires a panel upgrade or new/upsized electrical service, that work is valued and permitted the same way, at a higher valuation tier. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Littleton Building and Code Compliance Division (Community Development Department, Permit Center) at 303-795-3751 before starting work.

The permit fee starts at $25.85 for the first $500 of valuation, plus $3.35 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, per the City's Permit Fee Schedule; there is no flat EV-specific rate. A Plan Review Fee (65% of the permit fee) applies only if plans are reviewed for code compliance.

Littleton does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Littleton Building and Code Compliance Division (Community Development Department, Permit Center) at 303-795-3751 for current turnaround.

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

Littleton requires 1 inspection(s) for an ev charger / electric vehicle charging station permit, in order: Electrical Inspection. Schedule each through City of Littleton Building and Code Compliance Division (Community Development Department, Permit Center) (303-795-3751).

Apply through City of Littleton Building and Code Compliance Division (Community Development Department, Permit Center) at Littleton Center, 2255 W. Berry Avenue, Littleton, CO 80120. Phone: 303-795-3751, email: permits@littletonco.gov. Office hours: Permit Center: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fridays closed; in-person walk-in hours limited to Monday 1:00-4:30 p.m. (no walk-ins after 4:15 p.m.) and Thursday 8:00-11:30 a.m.; Building Inspections staff hours 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. FAX 720-741-0210, eFax 720-384-0601.. Official information: https://www.littletonco.gov/Building-Development.

Littleton, Colorado has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — City of Littleton Building Codes and Amendments page; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Littleton uses the International Plumbing Code, not the Uniform Plumbing Code; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC); 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC); 2024 International Fire Code (IFC); ICC A117.1-2017 Standard with Supplement 1 — Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities; NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, 2026 Edition ("2026 NEC"); 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings (International Conference of Building Officials); Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code, adopted by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs and Colorado Energy Office effective June 1, 2023; Littleton City Code Title 4, Chapter 1 — local IRC amendments including adopted Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (Table R301.2): Ground Snow Load 40 psf (non-reducible), Ultimate Design Wind Speed 136 mph; Littleton City Code Title 3, Chapter 16 — Contractor Licensing (license/registration required to obtain permits within city limits, effective July 1, 1985). Local amendments apply — see the Littleton overview page for the full list.

No. The City of Littleton has no dedicated EV-charger or EVSE permit type or fee line. A home Level 2 charger circuit is permitted as an ordinary Electrical Permit, billed under the City's general valuation-based Permit Fee Schedule (Resolution 2025-105).

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

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