October 18, 2026 · EV Charger Install Hub
EV Charger Installation in Utah: Permits, Code & Rebates
Installing a Level 2 charger in Utah means a permit from your city, an installation to the 2023 National Electrical Code, and — since Rocky Mountain Power dropped its residential charger rebate — fewer incentives than many guides still claim. Everything below was read on Utah’s statutes, city permit pages and utility pages.
Which Electrical Code Applies in Utah
Utah law adopts the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code statewide, alongside the 2021 International Residential Code for houses. Utah’s own amendment sends “electric vehicle power transfer systems” in homes to the National Electrical Code rather than the residential code’s electrical chapters, so the 2023 NEC is the standard your installer and inspector work to.
Utah is not on the 2026 NEC. Anything you read about NEC 2026 rules does not apply to a Utah home yet.
Who Can Do the Work in Utah
Utah’s contractor licensing law requires a licensed electrical contractor for electrical work, and its small-project exemption explicitly excludes electrical systems. The law does exempt property owners “maintaining the property,” and owner-builders building their own home, but Utah’s licensing division publishes no guidance on whether that covers an owner wiring a new 240V circuit.
Either way, the circuit needs a permit and an inspection from your city — most Utah homeowners hire a licensed electrician who pulls it for them.
Condos and HOAs: Utah’s Right-to-Charge Law
Utah law stops a condominium association or HOA from banning a charger in your own parking space. For condos, “an association may not prohibit a unit owner from installing or using a charging system” in an assigned or limited-common-area space; a parallel section covers HOA lots. The association can set reasonable conditions, including that you hire a licensed electrical contractor.
Utah has no equivalent law for renters — a 2022 bill to create one failed in the House.
Who Issues the Permit, City by City
A home Level 2 charger on a new 240V circuit needs an electrical permit almost everywhere in Utah. Here is who issues it in the Utah cities we cover, read on each office’s own website.
For what an install costs, see EV charger installation cost; for how permits work in general, see do you need a permit to install an EV charger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to install an EV charger in Utah?
Yes, if the job adds a 240V circuit. Utah cities issue their own building and electrical permits — the table on this page lists who issues them in Salt Lake City, Sandy, Provo, Lehi, St. George, Draper, Orem and West Jordan.
Does Rocky Mountain Power still give a rebate for a home EV charger?
No. Rocky Mountain Power’s current EV incentive schedule covers non-residential and multifamily chargers only. For homeowners it runs Wattsmart Drive, which pays up to $100 in the first year for letting it briefly pause your charging during peak events.
Which electrical code does Utah use for EV chargers?
The 2023 National Electrical Code, adopted in Utah Code 15A-2-103. Utah has not adopted the 2026 NEC.