Palm Springs follows California Government Code §65850.7 and Civil Code §4745 granting residents a right to install Level 2 EV chargers at single-family homes and condos with streamlined permitting. The city processes EV charger permits through its online permit portal, typically within 1–5 business days, and public chargers are available at City Hall, the Convention Center, and throughout downtown.
Installing a home EV charger in Palm Springs is governed by state-mandated streamlined permitting. Under California Government Code §65850.7 (the Solar Rights Act extension) and AB 1236/AB 970, cities must adopt an expedited, checklist-based permit process for residential EV charging stations and cannot deny a permit unless there is a specific adverse health or safety impact. Palm Springs requires an electrical permit through the Building and Safety Division for any hardwired Level 2 (240V) installation; plug-in Level 1 units in an existing outlet generally do not require a permit. The city's checklist covers panel capacity, breaker sizing, GFCI protection, conductor routing, and NEC compliance. Permits typically issue within 1–5 business days. HOAs in Palm Springs condominium communities may not prohibit EV chargers under California Civil Code §4745; they may impose reasonable architectural rules but cannot charge unreasonable fees or cause significant installation delay. Public Level 2 and DC fast charging is available at Palm Springs City Hall, the Convention Center, the downtown parking structure, and major hotel/resort properties. ChargePoint, EVgo, and Tesla Supercharger locations are listed on PlugShare. The city's Sustainability Program offers rebates and guidance in partnership with Southern California Edison and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG). Commercial projects and new construction must include EV-ready parking stalls per the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) Title 24.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Palm Springs code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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