Miami, FL Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)
Key Facts
- Threshold
- 20% of new parking spaces
- Wiring standard
- 40-amp, 208/240-volt panel capacity
- Minimum
- At least 1 space, always rounded up
- Exemptions
- No on-site space, or right-of-way spaces
Summary
New buildings in Miami must make at least 20% of newly constructed parking spaces EV Capable, pre-wired with conduit and panel capacity for a future 208- or 240-volt charger, under Miami 21, the city's zoning code.
20% of all newly constructed parking spaces must be EV Capable. In no case will this be less than one (1) required space and the calculated number shall always be rounded up for any fraction of a space. This requirement does not apply to dwellings without a designated parking space located on the premises nor does this requirement apply to parking spaces located in the public right-of-way.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 23 | Ordinance 11000 (Previous Zoning Code): Supplement 22 | Miami 21 (Zoning Code): ?).
Full Breakdown
Miami 21 Section 3.6.1 requires 20% of all newly constructed parking spaces to be "EV Capable," a defined term meaning a space equipped with conduit or raceway running to an electrical panel within 100 feet, sized to support 40-amp, 208- or 240-volt electric vehicle charging equipment. The required count is always rounded up for any fraction of a space, and at least one EV Capable space is required regardless of how small the total parking count is. The mandate does not apply to dwellings that lack a designated on-site parking space, or to parking spaces located in the public right-of-way. It is an infrastructure-readiness rule: the code requires the wiring capacity to be built in, not that a working charger actually be installed.
Violations & Fines
Off-street parking compliance is reviewed as part of the building permit and certificate of occupancy process; the City's Code Enforcement Department can cite a property and delay final approval until required Miami 21 parking standards, including EV Capable spaces, are met.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Miami require an actual EV charger to be installed?
Which Miami parking spaces are exempt from the EV Capable rule?
Sources & Official References
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