Mono County, CA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

Installing a home EV charger in unincorporated Mono County requires an electrical/building permit through Mono County Community Development (Building Division). California Government Code §65850.7 requires cities and counties to adopt an ordinance creating an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric-vehicle charging stations, and to approve compliant applications administratively — so Mono County must offer a fast-track residential EV charger permit. No Mono County ordinance restricting or banning EV charging was found; the County's role is permitting safe installation, not limiting use. Public charging in the Eastern Sierra is provided at regional locations (for example along the US-395 corridor and at community/visitor sites); availability and pricing are set by the charging-network operators, not by county ordinance. Drivers should note CVC §22511, a state law that lets owners and local authorities restrict designated EV-charging parking spaces to vehicles that are actively connected for charging. Because of the cold, high-elevation climate, follow the charger manufacturer's temperature guidance for winter installations.