EV Charging · Virginia
Va. Code 55.1-1823.1
Electric vehicle charging stations permitted
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Checked against the official source on 1 November 2026
At a glance
- Can the HOA ban it?
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No, unless the declaration or recorded governing document says otherwise
“Except to the extent that the declaration or other recorded governing document provides otherwise, no association shall prohibit”
- Restrictions the HOA may set
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Reasonable restrictions on number, size, place, and manner of installation
“An association may establish reasonable restrictions concerning the number, size, place, and manner of placement or installation”
- Can the HOA ban it?
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Yes, on common area within the development
“An association may prohibit or restrict the installation of electric vehicle charging stations on the common area”
- Who pays
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Lot owner pays liability and attorney fees from claims
“Any lot owner installing an electric vehicle charging station shall indemnify and hold the association harmless from all liability”
Each fact is shown with the exact words of the statute it comes from. Your association's governing documents may also apply.
Official text
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55.1-1823.1. Electric vehicle charging stations permitted.
A. Except to the extent that the declaration or other recorded governing document provides otherwise, no association shall prohibit any lot owner from installing an electric vehicle charging station for the lot owner's personal use on property owned by the lot owner. An association may establish reasonable restrictions concerning the number, size, place, and manner of placement or installation of such electric vehicle charging station on the exterior of property owned by the lot owner.
B. An association may prohibit or restrict the installation of electric vehicle charging stations on the common area within the development served by the association and may establish reasonable restrictions as to the number, size, place, and manner of placement or installation of electric vehicle charging stations on the common area.
C. Any lot owner installing an electric vehicle charging station shall indemnify and hold the association harmless from all liability, including reasonable attorney fees incurred by the association resulting from a claim, arising out of the installation, maintenance, operation, or use of such electric charging station. An association may require the lot owner to obtain and maintain insurance covering claims and defenses of claims related to the installation, maintenance, operation, or use of the electric vehicle charging station and require the association to be included as a named insured on such policy.
2020, c. 1012.
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