Cleveland, OH Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

Installing a Level 2 EV charger at a Cleveland residence requires an electrical permit from the Department of Building and Housing. Most installations add a dedicated 240-volt 40- or 50-amp circuit to a garage or driveway exterior wall, and a licensed electrician registered with the city must pull the permit and perform the work. Permit fees are modest, typically under 100 dollars, and inspection verifies proper conductor sizing, GFCI protection where required by NEC 625, a weather-resistant enclosure, and load calculations showing the service panel has capacity. Homeowners on 100-amp service may need a panel upgrade or a load-management device. Ohio Revised Code 5301.84, enacted in 2022, limits the ability of condominium associations, HOAs, and homeowners associations to prohibit the installation of EV charging stations in owner-controlled parking areas; associations may impose reasonable aesthetic and safety rules but cannot outright ban installation. Renters generally need landlord written consent. Public charging in Cleveland is expanding through the NOPEC EV program, Charge Point stations at FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland Clinic campuses, University Circle garages, and Tesla Superchargers at Steelyard Commons and Crocker Park (Westlake). Street parking spaces with curbside chargers are designated EV-only and enforced through standard parking citations. During snow emergencies, EV-only spaces are treated like any other parking on snow routes.