Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Policies for Condominiums and Residential Associations

Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, condominium and residential associations may not prohibit or restrict the installation or use of EV chargers in designated parking spaces. Unit owners must be able to apply to an executive board to install EV chargers in a common parking space, with the written approval of each unit owner who has use of the common parking. Unit owners must obtain approval for installation and comply with the association’s rules, including providing proof of insurance, covering all installation and electricity costs, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and zoning standards. The homeowner is responsible for ongoing maintenance, repair, replacement, and any associated damages or liabilities, and must disclose the charger’s existence to prospective buyers. Associations may install EV chargers in common areas for shared use, create new parking spaces for EV charging, or require removal of a charger if a property is sold unless the buyer agrees to take ownership. Additional conditions apply.

(Reference Senate Bill SP457, 2025 and Maine Revised Statutes Title 33, Chapter 10, Section 576-A)