Des Plaines permits residential EV charger installation under the Illinois Electric Vehicle Charging Act and the city's electrical permit requirements. Illinois law (765 ILCS 605/18.11) protects the right to install chargers in condominiums and HOA-governed properties.
Homeowners installing a Level 2 EV charger in Des Plaines must obtain an electrical permit through Community and Economic Development, with work performed by a licensed electrician and inspected before energizing. The Illinois Electric Vehicle Charging Act, effective 2024, requires condo associations and common-interest communities to allow owners to install chargers in their assigned parking spaces subject to reasonable conditions. New construction of certain large parking facilities must include EV-ready infrastructure under state law. Public chargers are available at Rivers Casino, Metropolitan Square, and several Metra commuter lots. The city participates in regional planning for charging expansion. Contact Community and Economic Development at (847) 391-5380 for permit information.
Installing a charger without an electrical permit may result in stop-work orders, double permit fees, and required removal until inspected. Unsafe wiring may trigger additional fines and insurance issues.
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