Skip to main content
PermitBase

EV Charger / EVSE Permit in Unincorporated Grand County, Utah

Grand County does not publish a distinct EV charger, EVSE, or electric vehicle charging station permit or fee. Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger involves electrical work, and Grand County's building permit code (Building Permit Requirements for Electrical Work) expressly lists an "Electrical" scope with specific minor-work exemptions (e.g., replacing lamps, connecting portable equipment to existing approved receptacles) — meaning non-exempt electrical installations, including a new dedicated EV charger circuit, require the same general Building Permit issued by the Grand County Building Department, valuation-based per Ordinance No. 688, § 3.06.100(A). No separate EV-specific line item exists.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property
  • New dedicated electrical circuit and/or panel capacity to serve the charger, per the county's electrical permit scope (non-exempt electrical alteration work)
  • Compliance with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted statewide by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)

Required documents

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

Not ready yet — 0 of 1 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

Building Permit Fee — Valuation $1 to $500Grand County Ordinance No. 688 (2024 Consolidated Fee Schedule), § 3.06.100(A). No distinct EV-charger fee line item exists; a standalone EV charger installation is assessed under this general valuation-based Building Permit fee table using the declared project valuation.
$65.00
State SurchargeGrand County Ordinance No. 688, § 3.06.100(B) note 1; Utah statewide building permit surcharge.
1% of permit fee

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

How long did your EV Charger / EVSE Permit permit actually take in Unincorporated Grand County?

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

Inspection process

  1. 1

    Electrical Inspection

    Verification of the new circuit, panel capacity, and grounding for the EV charger installation, performed under the general Building Permit inspection process.

See the full Unincorporated Grand County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Grand County does not have a separate EV-charger or standalone Electrical permit type — EV charger circuit installations are processed and fee-assessed under the general valuation-based Building Permit.
  • Confirm with the Building Inspector at (435) 259-4134 whether a specific EV charger installation qualifies for a minor-work exemption or requires the full Building Permit process.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Grand County requires an ev charger / evse permit for: Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property; New dedicated electrical circuit and/or panel capacity to serve the charger, per the county's electrical permit scope (non-exempt electrical alteration work); Compliance with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted statewide by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Grand County Building Department at (435) 259-4134 before starting work.

In Unincorporated Grand County, the published Building Permit Fee — Valuation $1 to $500 is: $65.00. Additional published fees: State Surcharge — 1% of permit fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Unincorporated Grand County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Grand County Building Department at (435) 259-4134 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Grand County Building Permit Application. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Grand County may also ask for: Electrical Plan / Single-Line Diagram. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Grand County requires 1 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse permit, in order: Electrical Inspection. Schedule each through Grand County Building Department ((435) 259-4134).

Apply through Grand County Building Department at 59 N 200 E, Moab, UT 84532. Phone: (435) 259-4134, email: building@grandcountyutah.net. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, closed 12:00–1:00 PM and on county holidays. Appointment required — call ahead before visiting; the office does not accept walk-ins.. Official information: https://www.grandcountyutah.net/143/Building-Inspector.

Unincorporated Grand County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(a) (https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html), in force statewide since 7/1/2026 and binding on counties under §15A-1-204. Grand County's own Design Criteria page still lists the 2021 IBC with Appendix J (with Utah State Amendments; no Appendix C cited) — live-checked 2026-07-16, the county's own page has not been updated to the current statewide edition.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix AQ — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(b)/(c); this edition is UNCHANGED from the prior code cycle. Grand County's own Design Criteria page lists the 2021 IRC with Utah State Amendments (no distinct Appendix AQ citation) — live-checked 2026-07-16, consistent with the current statute on the base edition.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(d). Grand County's own Design Criteria page still lists the 2021 IPC — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(e). Grand County's own Design Criteria page still lists the 2021 IMC — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(f). Grand County's own Design Criteria page still lists the 2021 IFGC — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(g); this edition is UNCHANGED from the prior code cycle. Grand County's own Design Criteria page lists the 2020 NEC with Utah State Amendments — live-checked 2026-07-16, one cycle behind the current statewide edition; verify current edition in force with the Building Department at time of application.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — one code, no residential/commercial split, per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(h). Grand County's own Design Criteria page still splits it — 2021 IECC for commercial and 2015 IECC for residential — live-checked 2026-07-16, both lag the current statewide edition; the residential/commercial split itself is preserved here as county-published history, not carried into the governing statutory citation.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(i). Grand County's own Design Criteria page still lists the 2021 IEBC with Utah State Amendments — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(n). Grand County's own Design Criteria page text reads '2018 edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code' while its hyperlink label reads '2021 ISPSC' (an internal inconsistency on the county's own page, live-checked 2026-07-16, quoted verbatim as history) — both lag the current statewide edition.; Modular Building Institute (MBI) Standards 1200 and 1205 — governs statewide per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(o). Not listed on Grand County's own Design Criteria page — live-checked 2026-07-16.; ICC A117.1-2009 (Accessibility); 2006 Utah Wildland-Urban Interface Code; HUD Code (manufactured/mobile homes). Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Grand County overview page for the full list.

No. Grand County does not publish a distinct EV-charger or EVSE permit or fee. EV charger circuit installation is electrical work and is processed under the county's general valuation-based Building Permit, per Ordinance No. 688, § 3.06.100(A).

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

Other permits in Unincorporated Grand County

Residential Building PermitCommercial Building PermitCommercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish PermitSolar PermitSign PermitFire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System PermitChange of Use / Certificate of Occupancy Permit

EV Charger / EVSE Permit in other cities

Alpine, UtahAmerican Fork, UtahBountiful, UtahBrigham City, UtahCedar City, UtahCedar Hills, UtahCenterville, UtahClearfield, Utah

Compare ev charger / evse permit fees across Utah →

Look up this fee in a different city →

Embed this data card →

Related guides

EV Charger

Now live

Build your Unincorporated Grand County project checklist

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

Get started →