Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Policies for Multi-Family Housing

A tenant may install Level 1 or Level 2 EV charger at their own expense on or in leased premises. The landlord may seek a fee or reimbursement for the actual cost of electricity as well as the cost of installation or upgrades to existing equipment. In addition, the tenant may request that the EV charger be accessible by other tenants, in which case the EV charger must comply with all applicable property requirements, and the landlord may seek a fee to reserve a specific parking space. The landlord may also require the tenant to comply with safety, system registration, and aesthetic requirements or provisions.

Common interest communities must also provide residents with an opportunity to charge EVs and may not create restrictions around EV chargers. Common interest communities are encouraged to allow use of EV chargers and to apply for grants from the Electric Vehicle Grant Fund or otherwise fund the installation of EV chargers on common property as an amenity for residents and guests.

(Reference Colorado Revised Statutes 38-12-601 and 38-33.3-106.8)