EV Charging Station Permitting Resources

Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are becoming increasingly common at public sites, commercial properties, and residences across New York State. Municipalities are increasingly required to know how to process permit applications for installing charging stations. Installations may be simple or complex, depending on the type of charging station and site. NYSERDA has developed materials to help municipalities, developers, planners, and planning board members learn the basics of charging stations and to navigate the process for permitting and promoting EV charging station installations.

• DC Fast Charger Streamlined Permitting Guidebook [PDF]: Assesses existing DC Faster Charger (DCFC) permitting practices within the State and provides resources and information to Building Code Officials that can be used to streamline the DCFC permitting process. The Guidebook identifies pain points in the permitting process and offers remedies to enhance the overall experience for both permitting authorities and permit applicants during the plan check portion of the project. The Guidebook includes tools and resources for authorities having jurisdiction, such as a guidance document on accessibility requirements, model ordinances, and a sample permit application.
• Promoting EV Charging Station Installations [PDF] : Outlines ways that planning boards can encourage developers to include charging stations in their projects
• Administrative and Planning Strategies for Local Jurisdictions [PDF] : Offers policy tools for local governments to help their communities become EV-Ready
• EV Ready Codes for the Built Environment [PDF] : Explains how codes relate to charging stations and what code provisions could be incorporated into local code to encourage a basic or advanced level of EV-readiness
• Residential EV Permit Best Practices [PDF] : Provides best practices and sample application forms for residential charging station permitting
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station Locator: Provides up-to-date information on public electric vehicle charging station locations, including an interactive map.
• EV Charging Signage Guidance [PDF]: Includes guidance on appropriate signage design and placement for EV charging stations.
• Find a Clean Energy Communities Coordinator: Get in touch with regional coordinators who are available to help local officials navigate clean energy projects, including EV charging stations and permitting.

If you have any questions about EV charging stations or the recommended best practices, please email questions to [email protected]. The NYSERDA team looks forward to partnering with communities across the State.