Palm Coast, FL Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

Palm Coast does not have a standalone EV charging ordinance; installations are regulated through the building permit framework and adopted state codes. A residential Level 2 (240V) home charger requires an electrical permit from the City of Palm Coast Permitting Division for addresses within city limits (or Flagler County Building Department for unincorporated addresses), and the work must be performed by a licensed electrician. Installations must comply with the 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition, which took effect December 31, 2023, and with the National Electrical Code as adopted in Florida. Permit turnaround is typically a few business days. The Florida Building Code's EV provisions require new and substantially renovated commercial and multifamily construction to provide a defined percentage of EV-capable, EV-ready, or EVSE-installed parking spaces - with conduit and panel capacity sized for future Level 2 charging - scaled to the use and parking count. At the state level, Florida Statute 366.94 provides that 'a person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle that is not capable of using an electrical recharging station within any parking space specifically designated for charging an electric vehicle,' and the violation is a noncriminal traffic infraction punishable under FS 316.008(4) or FS 318.18. Florida Statute 718.113(8) protects condominium owners' right to install EV chargers in their designated parking space, subject to reasonable association requirements about cost allocation, licensed installation, and insurance. Properties served by Florida Power & Light (FPL) submit a service request so the utility can evaluate whether a service upgrade is needed; a single residential Level 2 install on existing service is typically straightforward, while a bank of commercial DC fast chargers requires utility engineering review. For information on permit forms and the current Palm Coast review process, visit palmcoast.gov or call the Building Division.