Sacramento County follows CALGreen Title 24 Part 11 EV charging requirements for new construction. SB 379 streamlines residential EV charging permits to 5 business days with checklist review. Existing SMUD rebates and PG&E programs support home charger installation. HOAs cannot unreasonably restrict EV chargers under Civil Code 4745.
Electric vehicle charging installation in unincorporated Sacramento County is governed by the CA Building Standards (Title 24 Part 11 CALGreen) and the California Electrical Code. CALGreen requires new single-family homes to be EV-ready with a dedicated 208/240V circuit and panel capacity, and multifamily/commercial projects to provide a percentage of EV-capable, EV-ready, and EVSE-installed spaces. SB 379 (2021) and AB 1236 (2015) require local agencies to adopt expedited, streamlined permitting processes for residential EV chargers, typically with a standard plan checklist and permit issuance within 5 business days for qualifying systems. Sacramento County permits are issued through Community Development. SMUD offers EV charger rebates for customers in its service area. HOAs cannot prohibit EV charging station installation in a homeowner parking space under CA Civil Code 4745.
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