Lexington, KY Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

Residential Level 2 EV charger installation in Lexington requires a standard electrical permit from LFUCG Building Inspection, and the work must be performed by or under the supervision of a licensed electrician if it involves new circuit installation, panel upgrades, or service changes. Single-family homeowners can typically install a 240-volt outlet in a garage or on an exterior wall with minimal regulatory friction beyond the permit and inspection. For condominium and HOA-governed properties, Kentucky Revised Statutes section 381.940 (enacted as part of Kentucky's 2020 condominium reforms) prevents condo boards from unreasonably restricting or prohibiting unit owners from installing EV charging stations at their designated parking spaces, subject to reasonable conditions such as compliance with architectural standards, proper insurance, and responsibility for electrical cost and maintenance. Public charging infrastructure is expanding: LFUCG has installed chargers at several municipal garages downtown, the University of Kentucky operates campus chargers, and commercial sites including Fayette Mall, Hamburg Pavilion, and major grocers host Level 2 and DC fast chargers. Kentucky is deploying National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) fast chargers along I-64 and I-75, positioning Lexington as a Bluegrass-region charging hub. Blocking a marked EV-only parking space without actively charging (commonly called ICE-ing) can be enforced at sites that post signage under property rules, though statewide penalty rules are still developing.