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Los Angeles County, CA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

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AB 2097: No parking minimums near transit
Tenant Rights: CC 1947.6 allows EV install
New Construction: CALGreen EV-ready required
Permit: Electrical permit from Building & Safety

City-specific rules exist: Lancaster, Palmdale, Norwalk, Lakewood, Altadena, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Torrance, Santa Clarita, Burbank, El Monte, Downey, Inglewood, Pomona, West Covina, Compton, Glendale, Long Beach, and Los Angeles have their own ev charging rules that differ from Los Angeles County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Summary

EV charging infrastructure in unincorporated LA County benefits from AB 2097 (no parking minimums near transit), CA Civil Code 1947.6 (tenant EV charging rights), and CALGreen mandatory EV-ready spaces in new construction. Electrical permits required for charger installation.

Full Breakdown

EV charging infrastructure in unincorporated LA County benefits from multiple state laws. AB 2097 (2022) eliminates parking minimums near transit, encouraging EV-oriented development. AB 2565 requires landlords to approve tenant requests for EV charger installation in most cases. CALGreen building code requires new construction to include EV-ready parking spaces (conduit and panel capacity). LA County offers streamlined permitting for residential EV charger installation under SB 1236. HOAs cannot unreasonably restrict EV charger installation under Civil Code 4745.

Violations & Fines

There are no penalties for installing EV chargers — the trend is toward facilitating installation. Landlords who unreasonably refuse tenant EV charger requests may face civil liability under AB 2565. HOAs that block EV charger installation violate Civil Code 4745 and may face legal action. Electrical work without a permit carries standard building code penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I install an EV charger at my home in LA County?

Yes. LA County offers streamlined permitting for residential EV charger installation under SB 1236. Apply through LA County Building & Safety. Most Level 2 chargers require a 240V circuit and electrical permit.

Can my landlord refuse to let me install an EV charger?

Generally no. AB 2565 requires landlords to approve tenant EV charger installation requests unless they can show certain limited grounds for refusal. The tenant typically bears the installation cost.

Can my HOA block EV charger installation?

No. Civil Code 4745 prohibits HOAs from unreasonably restricting EV charger installation. The HOA can require insurance and licensed installation but cannot impose conditions that significantly increase cost or effectively prohibit installation.

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Los Angeles County, CA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

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