Loveland, CO Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

Loveland has not adopted a standalone city EV ordinance; the governing framework is Colorado state law plus the locally adopted Building Code. House Bill 23-1233 (Electric Vehicle Charging and Parking Requirements), signed in 2023, expanded the prior HOA-EV statute: a management association of a common interest community may not unreasonably prohibit the installation of EV charging equipment in a unit, in an assigned or deeded parking space, in a parking space accessible to both the unit owner and other unit owners, or in commercial rental property. HB 23-1233 also extends installation rights to general common element spaces and requires that a landlord or association allow an EV or plug-in hybrid vehicle to park on the premises. The association may still adopt bona fide safety requirements, require the owner to register the EV system with the association within 30 days after installation, and adopt reasonable aesthetic provisions governing dimensions, placement, or external appearance. House Bill 22-1218 added EV-ready and EV-installed construction requirements for new construction beginning with the 2024 building code cycle, which flows through to Loveland via its adopted state Building Code. Loveland Water and Power directly supports EV adoption by operating public charging stations throughout the city, and Platte River Power Authority (Loveland's wholesale power provider, working toward 100% non-carbon by 2030) offers a rebate of up to $5,000 for new public Level 2 EV charging infrastructure in Loveland, Fort Collins, Longmont, and Estes Park. Home Level 2 (240V) installations in Loveland require an electrical permit through the City of Loveland Building Division and may require a service upgrade through Loveland Water and Power. Parking a non-EV in a clearly signed EV charging-only space is enforceable through Title 10 of the Loveland Municipal Code and the property's signage.