Los Angeles EV Charger Permit Guide

Los Angeles EV charger work is handled as electrical permitting and may require load calculation review.

Permit takeaway

LADBS materials identify electric vehicle charger permit workflows for single-family and other properties.

Zoning and placement

Most residential EV charger issues are electrical rather than zoning, but parking location and exterior equipment placement should still be checked.

Building and trade review

A new outlet, circuit, charger, panel upgrade, or service change can require electrical permit review and inspection.

Call before applying when

Call before applying if the charger needs a panel upgrade, trenching, exterior equipment, shared parking, or multifamily/common-area work.

Documents to prepare

• Charger specifications
• Load calculation
• Panel information
• Site or parking layout if requested

Inspection planning

• Electrical inspection
• Panel or service inspection if changed
• Final inspection before regular use

Official sources

• LADBS Plan Check and Permit
• LADBS PermitLA User Manual

This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.