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Richmond, VA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

Few Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 2026

Key Facts

Residential Permit
About 75 dollars electrical
Level
Level 2 (240V) typical
HOA
VA 55.1-1823.1 protects EV chargers
Public Stations
Downtown garages, curbside
Utility
Dominion Energy

Summary

Richmond permits residential Level 2 EV charger installation with an electrical permit, and the city operates public charging stations in several garages and curbside locations downtown.

A. Except to the extent that the declaration or other recorded governing document provides otherwise, no association shall prohibit any lot owner from installing an electric vehicle charging station for the lot owner's personal use on property owned by the lot owner. An association may establish reasonable restrictions concerning the number, size, place, and manner of placement or installation of such electric vehicle charging station on the exterior of property owned by the lot owner. B. An association may prohibit or restrict the installation of electric vehicle charging stations on the common area within the development served by the association and may establish reasonable restrictions as to the number, size, place, and manner of placement or installation of electric vehicle charging stations on the common area. C. Any lot owner installing an electric vehicle charging station shall indemnify and hold the association harmless from all liability, including reasonable attorney fees incurred by the association resulting from a claim, arising out of the installation, maintenance, operation, or use of such electric charging station.

Full Breakdown

Home installation of a 240V Level 2 EV charger requires an electrical permit from Planning and Development Review, typically around 75 dollars for residential. Larger commercial DCFC installations require site plan approval and may need a Dominion Energy load study. Virginia Code 55.1-1823.1 prohibits HOAs from unreasonably restricting EV charger installation in condo and townhome communities. Richmond is expanding public charging under the VW settlement funds and Virginia Clean Energy and Community Flood Preparedness Act investments.

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