Portland requires EV-ready infrastructure in new multi-family construction under PCC 33.266 (2021 amendment) — 50% of parking spaces must be EV-capable. Oregon Building Codes Division OAR 918-460 adopted the 2022 Oregon Residential Specialty Code requiring 1 EV-ready space for new single-family homes with dedicated parking. HOA preemption under ORS 94.762 protects owner EV installations.
Portland City Code 33.266.310 (amended by Ordinance 190482 in 2021) requires new multi-family residential developments to provide EV charging infrastructure: 100% of parking spaces must be EV-capable (conduit and panel capacity reserved) and 50% EV-ready (wiring in place) or EV-installed. Commercial parking garages have similar requirements under PCC 33.266.320. For new single-family and duplex construction, the 2023 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (OAR 918-480) requires at least one 40A/208-240V EV-ready receptacle in or near any parking space built with the home. Level 2 residential charger installation requires an electrical permit through Multnomah County Building Division or Portland BDS — typical permit fee $150-$250 for a 40-50A circuit. Oregon's HOA solar/EV preemption ORS 94.762 prohibits HOAs from banning EV chargers on an owner's designated parking space; HOAs may impose reasonable installation and aesthetic conditions. Portland General Electric Smart Charging Rewards and Pacific Power EV Programs offer rebates of $500-$1,000. Energy Trust of Oregon provides commercial EV charger incentives up to $5,000/port. Public DC fast-charge stations must comply with ADA accessibility under 2010 ADA Standards Section 208 and Oregon Building Codes Accessibility Chapter 11. Tesla destination and Supercharger sites must obtain a Type B right-of-way permit if in the public right-of-way.
Unpermitted electrical work: Oregon CCB penalty $1,000-$5,000 for contractors; homeowner DIY is limited to permit-holder work. New construction non-compliance: plan rejection. HOA violating EV protection: homeowner may sue per ORS 20.107.
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