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Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Permit in Springfield, Colorado

Installing an EV charging station (EVSE) within Town of Springfield limits follows the same two-track pattern documented for solar in this file: a Town Building Permit for any structural component plus a separate State of Colorado electrical inspection, since Ordinance No. 355 (Sec. 13-158) defines the Town's 'electrical inspector' as the Colorado State Electrical Inspector, not a Town employee. No dedicated EV-charger permit, fee line, or process is published by the Town. Colorado's HB24-1173 (EV charging system permitting model code / streamlined-review mandate) does NOT apply here — that law only binds counties with population 20,000+ and municipalities with population 10,000+; Springfield (population ~1,300) is well under both thresholds, so the Town is not required to adopt the state's model EV-permitting code or a specific review procedure. The State's own Electrical Permit Application/Fee Schedule (DORA, State Electrical Board, effective 5/15/2019 — the most recent version located, with no update found in the Board's most recent 1/28/2026 rule revisions) bills a standalone EV charger circuit under Table B ('Commercial and other fees,' installations not based on square footage) at a $90.00 base fee for job valuation of $2,000 or less, plus $8.00 per additional $1,000 of valuation (rounded up), payable to the State of Colorado.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Town of Springfield Building Permit Application required if the installation involves a structural or new-service component (e.g., a dedicated charging pedestal, canopy, or new electrical service run)
  • 'State electrical' inspection listed on the Town's own Building Permit Application applies to the EV charger's electrical connection, performed by the Colorado State Electrical Inspector (DORA/State Electrical Board), not the Town
  • No separate Town EV-charger or electrical permit fee exists in the Master Fee Schedule — only the general Building Permit Application Fee and Building Cost Fee apply at the Town level
  • Colorado's HB24-1173 EV-charging permitting mandate (model code adoption or a streamlined administrative review process) applies only to counties with population 20,000+ and municipalities with population 10,000+ — Springfield (~1,300 population) falls below both thresholds and is not required to comply
  • No statutory fee cap specific to EV charging stations (unlike the solar-specific cap under C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113 / HB21-1284) was found to apply in Colorado — that cap's text is solar-energy-device-specific and does not extend to EV charging equipment

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Application Fee (if a structural component or new service is involved)Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 25-07 (adopted 8-14-2025); no EV-specific fee line
$50.00 flat
Building Cost FeeMaster Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 25-07; applies only if a Town Building Permit is triggered
$1.00 per $1,000 of estimated building/construction cost, capped at a $2,000.00 maximum
State of Colorado Electrical Permit fee (EV charger circuit — Table B, 'Commercial and other fees')State of Colorado, DORA State Electrical Board, Electrical Permit Application Fee Schedule effective 5/15/2019, Section B. No EV-charging-specific statutory fee cap was found (unlike the $500 residential/$1,000 commercial solar cap under HB21-1284, which is solar-specific and does not extend to EV charging equipment). Set by the State, not the Town.
$90.00 base fee for job valuation ≤ $2,000, plus $8.00 per additional $1,000 of valuation (rounded up to the next $1,000)

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Town Building Inspection (if applicable)

    Structural/foundation compliance for a charging pedestal, canopy, or similar structure, if the installation triggers a Town Building Permit

  2. 2

    State Electrical Inspection

    Conducted by the Colorado State Electrical Inspector per Springfield Ordinance No. 355 (Sec. 13-158), not a Town employee

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

Tips

  • A simple wall-mounted Level 2 EV charger added to an existing home's electrical panel with no structural work may not trigger a Town Building Permit at all — only the State of Colorado electrical inspection would apply. Confirm with Town Hall (719-523-4528) whether your specific installation requires the Town's Building Permit.
  • Springfield's small population (~1,300) puts it below both HB24-1173 population thresholds (20,000+ for counties, 10,000+ for municipalities), so the Town is not required to have adopted Colorado's model EV-charger permitting code or a specific streamlined review process — unlike larger Colorado jurisdictions in this corpus.
  • The State's own Electrical Permit fee schedule (effective 5/15/2019) bills a standalone charger circuit under its valuation-based 'Commercial and other fees' table: $90 for a job valued at $2,000 or less, plus $8 per additional $1,000 of valuation — pay this to the State of Colorado at the time of the state electrical permit application, separate from any Town building fee.
  • There is no EV-specific fee cap in Colorado analogous to the $500 residential / $1,000 commercial solar cap under HB21-1284 — that cap's statutory text is limited to solar energy devices.

Frequently asked questions

Springfield requires an electric vehicle (ev) charging station permit for: Town of Springfield Building Permit Application required if the installation involves a structural or new-service component (e.g., a dedicated charging pedestal, canopy, or new electrical service run); 'State electrical' inspection listed on the Town's own Building Permit Application applies to the EV charger's electrical connection, performed by the Colorado State Electrical Inspector (DORA/State Electrical Board), not the Town; No separate Town EV-charger or electrical permit fee exists in the Master Fee Schedule — only the general Building Permit Application Fee and Building Cost Fee apply at the Town level; Colorado's HB24-1173 EV-charging permitting mandate (model code adoption or a streamlined administrative review process) applies only to counties with population 20,000+ and municipalities with population 10,000+ — Springfield (~1,300 population) falls below both thresholds and is not required to comply; No statutory fee cap specific to EV charging stations (unlike the solar-specific cap under C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113 / HB21-1284) was found to apply in Colorado — that cap's text is solar-energy-device-specific and does not extend to EV charging equipment. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Springfield (Town Clerk / Town Manager's Office) at 719-523-4528 before starting work.

In Springfield, the published Building Permit Application Fee (if a structural component or new service is involved) is: $50.00 flat. Additional published fees: Building Cost Fee — $1.00 per $1,000 of estimated building/construction cost, capped at a $2,000.00 maximum; State of Colorado Electrical Permit fee (EV charger circuit — Table B, 'Commercial and other fees') — $90.00 base fee for job valuation ≤ $2,000, plus $8.00 per additional $1,000 of valuation (rounded up to the next $1,000). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Springfield does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Springfield (Town Clerk / Town Manager's Office) at 719-523-4528 for current turnaround.

You'll need: State of Colorado Electrical Permit / Inspection. Depending on your project, Springfield may also ask for: Town of Springfield Building Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Springfield requires 2 inspection(s) for an electric vehicle (ev) charging station permit, in order: Town Building Inspection (if applicable), State Electrical Inspection. Schedule each through Town of Springfield (Town Clerk / Town Manager's Office) (719-523-4528).

Apply through Town of Springfield (Town Clerk / Town Manager's Office) at 748 Main Street, PO Box 4, Springfield, CO 81073. Phone: 719-523-4528, email: mmcginnis@springfieldco.gov. Office hours: Town Hall main line (719) 523-4528; fax (719) 523-6956 (also seen as 523-6945 on a separate form). Springfield is a statutory town (not home-rule) and does not maintain a standalone 'Building Department' — building permit intake, zoning review, and issuance are handled directly by Town Hall staff (Town Clerk / Town Manager) with Board of Trustees oversight, per Springfield Municipal Code Chapter 16 (Zoning) and the Town's Master Fee Schedule.. Official information: https://www.springfieldco.gov/.

No. The Town has no dedicated EV-charger permit or fee line. A structural or new-service installation would go through the Town's general Building Permit ($50 flat + Building Cost Fee), while the electrical connection itself is inspected by the Colorado State Electrical Inspector, not the Town, per Ordinance No. 355 Sec. 13-158.

No. HB24-1173 only requires counties with population 20,000+ and municipalities with population 10,000+ to adopt a model EV-permitting code or streamlined review process. Springfield's population (~1,300) is well under both thresholds.

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

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