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In Washington, a unit owner’s association cannot prohibit or limit the installation or use of an EV charger within the boundaries of a unit, in a designated parking space, or in a limited common element parking space restricted for use by one or more unit owners. Like California, Washington’s protections[…]

In Virginia, condominium, homeowner associations, or other associations cannot prohibit or limit: A lot owner’s installation or use of EV charging equipment for personal use if it is on the lot owner’s property. A unit owner can install or use EV charging equipment for personal use if it is within[…]

In Utah, associations cannot prohibit lot owners from installing a charging system in a designated or common parking space for the owner’s exclusive use.  There is no deadline for charging system applications and associations may charge owners “reasonable” fees associated with the installation and operation of the charging station.  Text:[…]

In Oregon, a homeowners association may not adopt or enforce any rules or regulations that would prohibit or impose unreasonable limitations on the installation or use of an EV charging station in any parking space exclusively used by the homeowner. An association of unit owners may not prohibit the installation[…]

In North Dakota, associations cannot prohibit or unreasonably restrict the use and installation of an EV charging station in an owner’s designated parking space or limited common area. There is a deadline of 60 days for an EV charger application to be approved or denied, after which the application is[…]

In New York, a homeowners or condominium association may not adopt or enforce any rules or regulations that would prohibit or impose unreasonable limitations on the installation or use of an EV charging station in a condominium or homeowner’s assigned parking space. An association may install an EV charger in[…]

In New Jersey, an association that manages a condominium’s facilities and common elements shall not prohibit or unreasonably restrict the installation or use of an EV charging station in a unit owner’s assigned or limited common element parking space.  An association may install an EV charger in the common area[…]

Right-to-charge protections in Massachusetts apply to the city of Cambridge only. The city of Cambridge sets a 60-day deadline for an EV charger application to be approved or denied, after which the application is automatically approved. Owners cannot be charged fees for the placement of an electric vehicle charging station[…]

In Maryland, condominium or homeowner associations cannot prohibit or limit the installation or use of EV charging equipment if it is in a condominium or homeowner’s assigned parking space. The legislation provides that if an application to install a charger is not denied in writing within 60 days of receipt,[…]

Illinois’s Electric Vehicle Charging Act provides valuable context for why EVs and access to home charging are so important from a climate and equity perspective. Illinois encourages the urgent and widespread adoption of EVs to reduce transportation-related emissions, improve air quality, and provide safe and clean personal transportation. The law[…]

In Hawaii, individuals cannot be stopped by any type of covenant, legal, or contractual agreement from installing an EV charger on or near the parking stall at a multi-family residential building or townhouse they own. Hawaii extends its right-to-charge protections beyond “limited common-element parking” to “common-element parking,” which is available[…]

The Florida legislature provides context for the importance of EVs in this policy. In Florida, condominium associations cannot prohibit or limit the installation or use of an EV charger in a unit owner’s limited common element or exclusively designated parking area.  Florida’s right-to-charge laws mandate that the electricity for the[…]

This policy establishes that a common interest development shall allow the installation and repair of an EV charging station in a unit owner’s parking space. D.C. provides right-to-charge protections to unit owners as well as renters. There is a 60-day deadline for associations to approve or deny applications for EV[…]

Along with protections for both property owners and renters, the noteworthy elements that distinguish Connecticut’s right-to-charge policies include: Unit owners can install an EV charging station in a unit space or limited common element parking space. An association may also install an EV charger in the common area for the[…]

Colorado goes above and beyond in the delivery of its right-to-charge policies in several ways: Colorado is one of two states that provides context for why right-to-charge policy is essential. The policy states that the widespread use of plug-in electric vehicles can dramatically improve energy efficiency and air quality for[…]

California has long been a leader on right-to-charge issues. California’s right-to-charge protections for owners in condos, co-ops, and planned communities include language that highlights alignment with state policy “to promote, encourage, and remove obstacles to the use of electric vehicle charging.” California’s right-to-charge policy ensures owners can install an EV[…]