The Planning and Building Department issues Electrical Permits for the installation of Electrical Vehicle (EV) Chargers. EV Charger equipment that weighs more than 400 lbs with center of mass 4’ above floor level must be anchored per an engineered design.
Submittal Requirements:
- Application Worksheet for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Permits (Required.)
- Application Worksheet for Building Permits (Required for larger projects with anchoring work needing structural engineering design review.)
- For Multi-Family and Nonresidential Infrastructure projects, please also review Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Requirements for New Multi-Family and Nonresidential Buildings
- Request for Overtime Plan Check (Optional upon request by applicant.)
Submission Process:
Electrical Permits and Building Permits for EV Charger installations are typically issued over the counter at the Planning and Building Department Permit Center. Permits for more complex installations may take up to 21 days to process. Shorter processing times may be possible if overtime review is requested (see form below). Be sure to complete all applications and provide any additional supporting documents.
EV Charger installations are only subject to administrative review for health and safety requirements. The City of Oakland will not require homeowner association (if present) approval for permit issuance.
Once project is ready for corrections, a single report of corrections and deficiencies will be provided.
Submit Your Application In-Person
Planning and Building Department Permit Center
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
OR
Submit Your Application Online
For smaller projects serving 1-2 residential units only:
1. Register at Accela Citizen Access (ACA).
2. Submit an application to become an activated ACA user.
3. Once your ACA user account is activated, login and follow the instructions to submit your project application.
For projects serving more than 2 residential units or commercial projects:
1. Register at Accela Citizen Access (ACA).
2. Submit an application to become an activated ACA user.
3. Once your ACA user account is activated, you may submit all required project application worksheets and supporting documents to permitinfo@oaklandca.gov
Questions? Please contact the Building Permit Counter at (510) 238-3891.