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Do I need a permit for an EV charger in San Diego, CA?

Short answer: Yes, a permit is required for an EV charger in San Diego, CA.

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Yes. EV charging stations for private garages use a Simple (no-plan) electrical permit.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see San Diego Development Services. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/what-permits-do-i-need

Where to apply

City of San Diego Development Services Department (online permits)

Permitting authority: City of San Diego Development Services Department. Applies inside the City of San Diego. Exemptions do not apply to designated historical resources, historic districts, or work that needs a development permit (for example environmentally sensitive lands). See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“Meter reset/reconnections, adding circuits, miscellaneous wiring (such as relocating electrical outlets or re-wiring), temporary power poles for construction sites, and electric vehicle charging stations for private garages.”

Source: https://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/permits/faqs

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