Auburn, WA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

Washington was one of the first states to adopt statewide EV-ready building requirements. Under the Washington State Energy Code (WSEC) and amendments tied to HB 1287 and related legislation, new multifamily buildings must provide EV-capable, EV-ready, or EV-installed parking for a minimum percentage of stalls, and new commercial construction must deliver a share of EV-ready stalls as well. Auburn adopts these rules through its building and zoning code and reviews EV charging plans during permitting. In the right-of-way and public parking areas, stalls marked for EV charging may only be occupied by vehicles actively charging; non-EVs or EVs not connected can be ticketed as a misuse of a reserved stall under ACC Title 10 and RCW 46.08.185. Single-family installations usually require only an electrical permit from the Washington Department of Labor and Industries, or the City of Auburn if the city reviews the work, when a new circuit or service upgrade is needed. Condominium and HOA residents are protected from unreasonable HOA bans under RCW 64.34.434 and 64.90 for newer associations. Utility incentives from Puget Sound Energy may offset installation costs; the Auburn Building Division at (253) 931-3020 can confirm permit scopes.