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

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Single-Family Homes: Level 2 EV circuit required (new construction)
Circuit Minimum: 240-volt, 40-amp
Tenant Rights: AB 2565 protects installation requests
Permits: Code Enforcement (805) 654-2466

City-specific rules exist: Moorpark, Ojai, Santa Paula, Camarillo, Fillmore, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Port Hueneme, and Oxnard have their own ev charging rules that differ from Ventura County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Summary

Ventura County follows California's CALGreen Code requirements for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in new construction. AB 970 and updated Title 24 standards require EV-ready parking spaces in new residential and commercial developments in unincorporated areas.

Full Breakdown

New residential construction in unincorporated Ventura County must comply with CALGreen Code requirements for EV charging infrastructure. Single-family homes must include a Level 2 EV-capable supply circuit (240-volt, 40-amp minimum) in the garage or designated parking area. Multi-family developments must provide EV charging spaces per CALGreen Table 5.106.5.3, with requirements scaling based on total parking count. New commercial developments must designate a percentage of parking spaces as EV-capable. AB 2565 requires landlords to approve tenant requests for EV charging station installation in designated parking spaces under reasonable conditions. The county's building permit process includes EV infrastructure review. Government Code Section 65850.7 prohibits unreasonable barriers to EV charging station permitting.

Violations & Fines

Non-compliance with CALGreen EV requirements may result in building permit denial or certificate of occupancy withholding until corrected. Landlords who unreasonably deny tenant EV charging requests under AB 2565 face potential civil liability. The county building division reviews EV infrastructure compliance during permit plan check and final inspection. Contact the building division through Code Enforcement at (805) 654-2466.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do new homes in unincorporated Ventura County need EV charging capability?

Yes. Under CALGreen Code requirements, new single-family homes must include a Level 2 EV-capable circuit (240-volt, 40-amp minimum) in the garage or designated parking area. This is verified during the building permit process.

Can my landlord refuse to let me install an EV charger?

Under AB 2565, landlords of multi-family properties cannot unreasonably deny a tenant's written request to install EV charging equipment in their designated parking space. The tenant typically bears the installation cost.

What EV charging requirements apply to commercial buildings?

New commercial developments must designate a percentage of parking spaces as EV-capable per CALGreen Code requirements, with the number scaling based on total parking count. Contact the county building division at (805) 654-2466 for specific requirements.

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