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Home Team Electric•September 30, 2026
When Does an EV Charger at a Palm Desert Home Need a Permit?
A Level 2 charger typically needs a permit and inspections, Palm Desert's EV charger guideline says. For the permit, the city wants to see your electrical service can handle the charger, so we check your panel. A Level 1 charger on an existing outlet needs no permit, and a new 120-volt outlet for one needs a permit but no drawings.
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