# HOA and Condo EV Charging Rules by State (2026): When a Ban Is Void > In every state HOA Notes covers that has an EV charging statute, an association's power to block a home charger is limited. In California and Illinois, a covenant or rule that effectively prohibits or unreasonably restricts a charger in your unit or your assigned parking space is void and unenforceable. Colorado bars a denial unless the install is not technically feasible or poses a safety risk it cannot mitigate, Virginia protects a charger on property you own unless the recorded declaration says otherwise, and Florida's protection runs through the condominium statute for a charger in your limited common element space. An HOA can still attach reasonable conditions, such as approval handled like an architectural request, a licensed installer, insurance, and the owner paying for the power, and Illinois deems a written request approved if it is not denied within 60 days. Find your state in the table below, then open its page for the full rule and what to read in the disclosure packet before you buy. _Source: https://hoanotes.com/hoa/topics/hoa-ev-charging-rules/ | Last reviewed 2026-06-08_ ## EV charging rules by state | State | What the law does | Statute | | --- | --- | --- | | [California](/hoa/california/ev-charging/) | A rule that effectively prohibits or unreasonably restricts a charger in your unit or assigned space is void; reasonable conditions apply, and since SB 770 the HOA cannot demand additional-insured status. | Civil Code section 4745 | | [Colorado](/hoa/colorado/ev-charging/) | An association cannot deny a Level 1 or Level 2 charger on property you own or have exclusive use of unless it is not technically feasible or poses a safety risk it cannot mitigate. | Colorado Revised Statutes section 38-33.3-106.8 | | [Florida](/hoa/florida/ev-charging/) | For condominiums, the declaration or board cannot bar a charger in your limited-common-element parking space; you separately meter and pay for the power. | Florida Statutes section 718.113(8) | | [Illinois](/hoa/illinois/ev-charging/) | Any provision that effectively prohibits or unreasonably restricts a charger in your unit or designated space is void, and a written request is deemed approved if it is not denied within 60 days. | 765 ILCS 1085/30 (Illinois Electric Vehicle Charging Act, effective January 1, 2024) | | [Virginia](/hoa/virginia/ev-charging/) | An HOA cannot prohibit a charger for personal use on property you own unless the recorded declaration says otherwise; for a condo it can deny only on genuine feasibility or safety grounds. | Virginia Code section 55.1-1823.1 | ## Can an HOA stop you from installing an EV charger? In the states HOA Notes covers that have an EV statute, not outright. A covenant or rule that prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting a charging station in your own unit or assigned parking space is void in California and Illinois, and Colorado, Virginia, and Florida bar a flat denial except on the narrow grounds their statutes set. The protection is tied to space you own or have exclusive use of. A charger in a shared common-area space is treated differently and usually needs a separate agreement, and Florida's rule applies to condominiums under Chapter 718 rather than to associations under the HOA chapter. ## What an HOA can still require Even where a ban is void, an association can usually attach reasonable conditions, such as: - Written approval processed like an architectural-modification request. - A licensed contractor and compliance with health, safety, and electrical codes. - Liability insurance from the owner, though California, under SB 770, no longer lets the HOA require being named as an additional insured. - The owner paying for installation, the electricity, maintenance, and any damage, often through a separate meter. ## How to check an HOA's EV charging rules before you buy Read these in the disclosure packet against your state's statute below: - The CC&Rs and rules for any charging ban, or conditions heavy enough to work as one. - Your parking: a deeded or assigned space makes an install straightforward, while reliance on common-area parking is harder. - The architectural-review process and any deadline, since a state like Illinois deems an unanswered request approved after 60 days. - Any insurance clause that still demands additional-insured status, which is out of step with current California law. ## HOA EV charging by state: common questions ### Can an HOA stop you from installing an EV charger? In most states HOA Notes covers with an EV statute, no - a rule that effectively prohibits or unreasonably restricts a charger in your own unit or assigned space is void or sharply limited. The HOA can still set reasonable conditions. See the table above for your state. ### Who pays for an EV charger in an HOA or condo? The owner. Across these states the owner pays for installation, the electricity, maintenance, and any damage, and usually carries liability insurance for the charger. Open your state's page for the specifics. ### Does an HOA have a deadline to approve an EV charger? In some states, yes. Illinois deems a written request approved if the association does not deny it within 60 days. Other states route the request through architectural review without a fixed deadline. Check your state's page. ### How do I check an HOA's EV charging rules before buying? Read the CC&Rs, the rules, and the architectural process in the disclosure packet for any charging ban, heavy conditions, or an outdated insurance demand, and note whether your parking space is assigned or shared. An HOA Notes brief flags any conflict with your state's EV statute. ## Sources (verified 2026-06-08) 1. California Civil Code section 4745 (electric vehicle charging station restrictions), California Legislative Information. Verified 2026-05-31. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=4745.&lawCode=CIV 2. Colorado Revised Statutes section 38-33.3-106.8 (electric vehicle charging systems), Justia. Verified 2026-06-03. https://law.justia.com/codes/colorado/title-38/real-property/interests-in-land/article-33-3/part-1/section-38-33-3-106-8/ 3. Chapter 718 Section 113, Florida Statutes (condominium alterations; EV charging), The Florida Senate. Verified 2026-06-03. https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/718.113 4. 765 ILCS 1085/30 (Illinois Electric Vehicle Charging Act), Illinois General Assembly. Verified 2026-06-03. https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=4407&ChapterID=62 5. Code of Virginia section 55.1-1823.1 (electric vehicle charging stations permitted), Virginia General Assembly. Verified 2026-06-03. https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title55.1/chapter18/section55.1-1823.1/ HOA Notes is not a law firm and this is not legal advice.