Minneapolis supports public EV charging through the Climate Equity Plan and allows residential and multifamily chargers under the state electrical code. EV-only stalls are enforced and non-EV vehicles can be ticketed.
Electric vehicle charging installations in Minneapolis are regulated by the Minnesota Electrical Act under Minnesota Statute Chapter 326B and the state adopted NEC Article 625 via Minnesota Rules 1315. Single-family residential Level 2 chargers require a state electrical permit filed with the Department of Labor and Industry; Minneapolis does not add a local layer for the outlet itself but requires a building permit if the work involves structural changes or panel upgrades. In multifamily and commercial properties, new construction subject to the 2020 Minnesota State Building Code must provide raceways and capacity for future EV charging in a percentage of stalls. Public curbside charging in Minneapolis is deployed through the city Hourcar EVSpot partnership and Xcel Energy programs; these stalls are posted EV Charging Only and non-EVs parked there are subject to a 42 dollar city parking citation and possible tow under Chapter 478. ADA accessible EV stalls must comply with state accessibility rules. Residents installing chargers in condominiums have right to install under Minnesota common interest community law.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Minneapolis code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis's zoning and property maintenance codes do not restrict residential lawn ornaments, statuary, or religious displays at single-family homes. Polit...
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis has no specific City ordinance regulating residential inflatable holiday displays. The principal restrictions come from HOA and condo covenants u...
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis has no citywide ordinance restricting residential holiday lights at single-family homes. Restrictions arise principally from HOA and condo covena...
Minneapolis, MN
Outdoor kitchens in Minneapolis require separate trade permits from Construction Code Services: building permit for structural elements, mechanical permit fo...
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis has no specific ordinance regulating residential offset smokers or pellet grills at single-family homes. Multi-unit balcony smokers face the same...
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis enforces the Minnesota State Fire Code (Minn. Rules Ch. 7511), which adopts the International Fire Code. IFC §308.1.4 prohibits open-flame cookin...
See how Minneapolis's ev charging rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.