Washington Statewide Rule

Washington Statewide EV Charging Infrastructure Mandates

Some RestrictionsApplies statewide across Washington (2026)

Key Facts

HOA statute: RCW 64.38.062
Condominium statute: RCW 64.90.513
New construction: EV-ready parking required
Association limits: Reasonable conditions only

Last verified: August 20, 2026Source: Washington State Legislature

Summary

Washington prohibits homeowner and condominium associations from banning EV charging stations and requires EV-ready parking in new construction. RCW 64.38.062 covers HOAs and RCW 64.90.513 covers condominium and WUCIOA communities.

(a) A unit owners association may not adopt or enforce a restriction, covenant, condition, bylaw, rule, regulation, provision of a governing document, or master deed provision that: (i) Effectively prohibits or unreasonably restricts the installation or use of an electric vehicle charging station in compliance with the requirements of this section and for the personal noncommercial use of a unit owner, within the boundaries of a unit or in a designated parking space; or (ii) Is in conflict with the provisions of this section.

Source: Washington State LegislatureView official code

Full Breakdown

RCW 64.38.062 (homeowners' associations) and RCW 64.90.513 (condominium and WUCIOA communities, effective January 1, 2026) bar governing documents from prohibiting or unreasonably restricting installation of an electric vehicle charging station in a parking space the owner has the right to use; associations may impose reasonable safety and installation conditions. The state building code, adopted under RCW 19.27, requires EV-ready or EV-capable parking spaces in new multifamily and commercial construction. Local governments must allow EV charging as an accessory use where parking is permitted.

Violations & Penalties

HOAs or associations that unreasonably deny EV charging installations may face civil liability and attorney fees in enforcement actions brought by unit owners under RCW 64.38.062 or RCW 64.90.513.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Washington HOA prohibit me from installing a Level 2 EV charger?

No. RCW 64.38.062 voids HOA rules that prohibit or unreasonably restrict EV charging station installation, though the HOA may impose reasonable safety and placement conditions.

Are new apartment buildings in Washington required to have EV charging?

Yes. The Washington State Building Code requires a percentage of parking spaces in new multifamily construction to be EV-capable or EV-ready, with conduit and panel capacity for future chargers.

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