Folsom, CA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)
Key Facts
- New construction
- CALGreen EV-ready
- Permit timing
- 3 business days (AB 970)
- Path
- Over-the-counter
- HOA
- Civil Code §4745 protection
- Public chargers
- Multiple DCFC sites
Summary
Folsom follows CALGreen mandatory EV-ready requirements for new construction and AB 970 streamlined residential EV charger permits. Permits are typically processed within 1-3 business days. HOA restrictions on EV chargers are limited by Civil Code §4745.
65850.7. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) The implementation of consistent statewide standards to achieve the timely and cost-effective installation of electric vehicle charging stations is not a municipal affair, as that term is used in Section 5 of Article XI of the California Constitution, but is instead a matter of statewide concern. (2) It is the intent of the Legislature that local agencies not adopt ordinances that create unreasonable barriers to the installation of electric vehicle charging stations and not unreasonably restrict the ability of homeowners and agricultural and business concerns to install electric vehicle charging stations. (3) It is the policy of the state to promote and encourage the use of electric vehicle charging stations and to l
Full Breakdown
New residential construction in Folsom must comply with the 2022 CALGreen Code which requires a percentage of parking spaces in multifamily developments to be EV-ready or EV-capable, and single-family homes to include an EV-ready 208/240V circuit in the garage. Under AB 970, cities must process residential Level 2 EV charger permits within 3 business days for one- and two-family dwellings. Folsom offers an over-the-counter permit for standard residential chargers. Commercial EV charger installations follow the regular electrical permit path. California Civil Code §4745 prohibits HOAs from banning EV chargers on owner-controlled parking and limits conditions that significantly increase cost. Folsom has multiple public DC fast-charging stations along US-50 and at the Folsom Premium Outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
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