What should a condo or HOA EV charging policy include?

Short answer

A good EV charging policy covers two things: how shared chargers on the common elements are used and paid for, and how owners apply to install chargers in their own assigned spaces. It should set pricing, time limits or idle fees, the approval conditions Florida law allows for owner chargers, rules for outlets and extension cords, and how the policy is enforced. Putting it in writing before problems arise is what keeps neighbors from feeling singled out.

Why a written policy matters

Most EV disputes in condos start without one: an owner runs a cord from a common outlet, a car stays in the only charging space all weekend, or one owner gets approval on terms the next owner does not. A written policy applied to everyone settles these questions before they become personal.

Part 1: Shared chargers on the common elements

Who may use them: owners, residents, guests, or a mix.
Pricing: how drivers pay, usually per kWh through an app. Florida condo boards may set the charges for owners, residents and guests who use association chargers (section 718.113(9)).
Time limits and idle fees: what happens when a car stays after it finishes charging. See how to stop cars from blocking shared EV chargers.
EV-only spaces: charging spaces are for vehicles that are charging. Florida law already prohibits parking a vehicle that cannot charge in a designated EV charging space (section 366.94).
Reporting problems: who drivers call when a charger is not working.

Part 2: Owner-installed chargers in assigned spaces

Florida condo owners may install a charger in their own limited common element or exclusively designated parking space (section 718.113(8)). The policy should set out the application process and the conditions the law lets the association require:

A licensed and registered electrical contractor or engineer.
Compliance with building codes, safety standards and reasonable architectural standards.
A certificate of insurance naming the association as an additional insured, kept current.
Reimbursement of any increase in the association’s insurance premium.
Separate metering (or an embedded meter) so the owner pays for their own electricity.

The policy should also say that chargers in shared or visitor parking are the board’s decision, not an owner’s right. See the risks of owner-installed EV chargers.

Part 3: Safety and electricity

Outlets and extension cords: whether residents may charge from common-area outlets, and a ban on cords across walkways or driving lanes.
Common-area electricity: no charging from association circuits unless it is metered and billed.
Capacity: new requests are reviewed against the building’s electrical plan so capacity is shared fairly. See does your building have enough electrical capacity.

Part 4: Enforcement and review

Automatic first: idle fees and per-session billing handle most issues without board involvement.
Formal enforcement last: fines and suspensions follow section 718.303, including at least 14 days’ written notice and a hearing before an independent committee.
Review the policy yearly as more residents drive EVs.

Adopt the policy as your governing documents require, and have your association attorney review it. HOAs under chapter 720 should follow their own governing documents.

How EZ EV Energy helps

We help boards set the parts of the policy that run through our program: per-kWh pricing, idle fees, access for residents and guests, and a fair plan for sharing the building’s power. Drivers call our 24/7 help desk, and the board gets usage and revenue reports.

Get a free site assessment

We review your parking, electrical capacity and goals, then send a written proposal: equipment options plus EZ EV software and billing terms to share with your board.

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Updated November 2026. This guide is general information about Florida rules, not legal advice. Laws change and every community's governing documents are different, so confirm details with your association's attorney.