Where do you apply for an EV charger permit in Martin County?

You can apply through the Martin County permit portal or contact the Martin County Building Department directly. The links are listed on this page.

Can a homeowner pull an EV charger permit themselves in Martin County?

Under Florida law (F.S. 489.103(7)(a)-(c)): Florida lets you pull your own permit as an owner-builder under section 489.103(7), Florida Statutes, which exempts property owners from the contractor licensing law when they act as their own contractor and provide direct, onsite supervision of all work not performed by licensed contractors. The exemption covers building or improving a one-family or two-family residence or a farm outbuilding for your own occupancy or use, and commercial buildings only up to a $75,000 cost, and the property may not be built or improved for sale or lease. If you sell or lease the property within 1 year after completing the work, the law presumes it was built for sale or lease, which violates the exemption. To qualify, you must personally appear and sign the building permit application and sign a state-prescribed disclosure statement acknowledging that you are the party legally and financially responsible for the construction, that you must provide direct, onsite supervision, and that unlicensed people you use must be your own employees, bringing federal tax withholding and workers' compensation obligations. You may not hire an unlicensed person to act as your contractor and may not delegate supervision to anyone who is not licensed for the work being done; if these requirements are violated, the local permitting agency shall withhold final approval, revoke the permit, or pursue unlicensed-activity remedies. A separate narrow branch of the exemption also lets an owner take over and complete a permit on a one-family or two-family residence when the original contractor substantially completed the project. Confirm how Martin County applies this before you apply.

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EV Charger Permit in Martin County, Florida

Permit required

Yes, a permit is required

Before work begins.

Confirmed on official page Verified 23 Oct 2026

Issued byMartin County Building Department

By Mario Bailey, verified against official sources

Quick answer

Martin County publishes no EV-charger-specific rule. A charger on a new 240-volt circuit is electrical work, and the county requires a permit for electrical circuits and for any work that installs or alters an electrical system.

Who is pulling this permit?

Apply yourself

Apply on the Martin County permit portal

Hire it out

When a permit is usually needed

Before work begins.

What an EV charger permit costs in Martin County

Line itemAmountApplies to

EV charger permitBy formulaFee schedule effective July 1, 2026: construction costs under $25,000 pay a $75 building fee, a $25 plan review fee and $75 per inspection; the HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75.

Fee schedule in forceOfficial scheduleRead 23 Oct 2026. Fees are the jurisdiction’s; we do not mark them up or estimate them.

How Martin County compares in Florida

No Florida jurisdiction we have verified sets a size threshold for this permit, so what actually differs between them is the fee.

Jurisdiction	Permit needed?	Typical fee
Martin Countythis page	Permit required	Fee schedule effective July 1, 2026: construction costs under $25,000 pay a...
Miami	Permit required	"Residential less than estimated $2,500.00": $45.00
Tampa	Permit required	...activities not addressed below or any other fee table" $120.00, City of...

How to apply in Martin County

In Martin County, in most of the US, installing a Level 2 (240 volt) home EV charger is handled as an electrical permit built around a load calculation and a single line diagram showing the new dedicated circuit. A Level 1 charger that simply plugs into an existing 120 volt outlet typically needs no permit unless new wiring is added.

What most EV charger permit applications include:

For Martin County, a Level 2 charger needs its own dedicated 240 volt circuit and requires an electrical permit with inspection, since each outlet installed for EV charging must be fed by an individual branch circuit with no other outlets on it (NEC 625.40).
For Martin County, the application includes an electrical load calculation showing the existing service panel has enough spare capacity for the added EVSE demand, worked out using the standard dwelling load calculation method (NEC 220.83).
For Martin County, the breaker or other overcurrent device feeding the charger must be sized for continuous duty, rated at not less than 125 percent of the equipment's maximum load (NEC 625.41).
Plan submittal typically includes a single line diagram showing conductor size, breaker size, conduit, and panel rating, plus the charger's manufacturer specifications, since the EVSE itself must be a listed product (NEC 625.5).
For charging equipment rated over 60 amps or over 150 volts to ground, the application has to show a disconnecting means installed in a readily accessible location and capable of being locked open (NEC 625.43).
For Martin County, the charger must be shown connected and fastened in place according to the manufacturer's installation instructions, whether it is hardwired or a plug in unit on a dedicated receptacle (NEC 625.44).

General submittal guidance from National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), Article 625 Electric Vehicle Charging System and Article 220 Load Calculations, 2017 to 2023 editions. Source. Martin County Building Department sets the exact checklist for Martin County.

Where to apply in Martin County:

Martin County Building Department

900 SE Ruhnke Street, Stuart, FL 34994
Phone: (772) 288-5916

EV Charger Permit in Martin County compared with nearby Florida localities

Locality	Permit needed?	Threshold	What each Florida schedule says	Verified
Martin County	Permit required	Any size	Fee schedule effective July 1, 2026: construction costs under $25,000 pay a $75 building...	23 Oct 2026
Miami	Permit required	Any size	"Residential less than estimated $2,500.00": $45.00	30 Oct 2026
Tampa	Permit required	Any size	...electrical-related activities not addressed below or any other fee table" $120.00...	30 Oct 2026

Inspections and closing out your permit

In Martin County, a Level 2 EV charger installation gets a rough wiring inspection if any new conductors will be hidden inside walls, ceilings, or run underground, then a final inspection that checks the dedicated circuit, breaker sizing, any required GFCI protection, the disconnect, and the charger's listing before the permit closes.

In Martin County: if new EVSE conductors will be concealed in a wall or ceiling, or run underground, they must pass a rough wiring inspection before being covered, since that inspection confirms the dedicated branch circuit required for the charger (NEC 625.40).
In Martin County: at final inspection, the breaker or other overcurrent device serving the charger is checked to confirm it is properly rated for the continuous EV charging load (NEC 625.41).
In Martin County: any receptacle installed for EV charging, as opposed to a hardwired connection, has to be checked for ground fault circuit interrupter protection (NEC 625.54).
In Martin County: where the EVSE is rated over 60 amps or 150 volts to ground, the inspector confirms a lockable, readily accessible disconnecting means was installed (NEC 625.43).
In Martin County: the inspector verifies the charger, along with its fittings and associated equipment, carries a nationally recognized testing laboratory listing (NEC 625.5).
In Martin County: mounting height is checked against the manufacturer's instructions, with the coupling means generally required to sit at least 18 inches above an indoor floor or 24 inches above outdoor grade unless the equipment is listed otherwise (NEC 625.50).

Schedule each inspection in advance and pass the final before you use the work or close the permit. Request inspections through the Martin County permit portal or by phone at (772) 288-5916.

Inspection sequence from National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), Article 625 Electric Vehicle Charging System, 2017 to 2023 editions. Source. An open permit left un-inspected can surface later in a title search or home sale.

Your EV Charger Permit checklist for Martin County

Confirm the requirement. Yes, a permit is required. Usually needed: Before work begins.
Budget the fee. Fee schedule effective July 1, 2026: construction costs under $25,000 pay a $75 building fee, a $25 plan review fee and $75 per inspection; the HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75. Official fee schedule.
Apply. In Martin County, in most of the US, installing a Level 2 (240 volt) home EV charger is handled as an electrical permit built around a load calculation and a single line diagram showing the new dedicated circuit. A Level 1 charger that simply plugs into an existing 120 volt outlet typically needs no permit unless new wiring is added. Start at the Martin County permit portal.
Keep the office details handy. Martin County Building Department. Phone: (772) 288-5916. Address: 900 SE Ruhnke Street, Stuart, FL 34994.
Plan for inspections. In Martin County, a Level 2 EV charger installation gets a rough wiring inspection if any new conductors will be hidden inside walls, ceilings, or run underground, then a final inspection that checks the dedicated circuit, breaker sizing, any required GFCI protection, the disconnect, and the charger's listing before the permit closes.

Compiled from the official sources on this page. Last checked 23 Oct 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need an EV charger permit in Martin County?: Martin County publishes no EV-charger-specific rule. A charger on a new 240-volt circuit is electrical work, and the county requires a permit for electrical circuits and for any work that installs or alters an electrical system. Always confirm with the Martin County Building Department before starting.
How much does an EV charger permit cost in Martin County?: Fee schedule effective July 1, 2026: construction costs under $25,000 pay a $75 building fee, a $25 plan review fee and $75 per inspection; the HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75. See the official fee schedule for current amounts.
Where do you apply for an EV charger permit in Martin County?: You can apply through the Martin County permit portal or contact the Martin County Building Department directly. The links are listed on this page.
Can a homeowner pull an EV charger permit themselves in Martin County?: Under Florida law (F.S. 489.103(7)(a)-(c)): Florida lets you pull your own permit as an owner-builder under section 489.103(7), Florida Statutes, which exempts property owners from the contractor licensing law when they act as their own contractor and provide direct, onsite supervision of all work not performed by licensed contractors. The exemption covers building or improving a one-family or two-family residence or a farm outbuilding for your own occupancy or use, and commercial buildings only up to a $75,000 cost, and the property may not be built or improved for sale or lease. If you sell or lease the property within 1 year after completing the work, the law presumes it was built for sale or lease, which violates the exemption. To qualify, you must personally appear and sign the building permit application and sign a state-prescribed disclosure statement acknowledging that you are the party legally and financially responsible for the construction, that you must provide direct, onsite supervision, and that unlicensed people you use must be your own employees, bringing federal tax withholding and workers' compensation obligations. You may not hire an unlicensed person to act as your contractor and may not delegate supervision to anyone who is not licensed for the work being done; if these requirements are violated, the local permitting agency shall withhold final approval, revoke the permit, or pursue unlicensed-activity remedies. A separate narrow branch of the exemption also lets an owner take over and complete a permit on a one-family or two-family residence when the original contractor substantially completed the project. Confirm how Martin County applies this before you apply.

From the Library

What else needs a permit in Martin County

Every other permit type we have verified for this jurisdiction, with the rule that applies here.

Fee schedule effective July 1, 2026: construction costs under $25,000 pay a $75 building fee, a $25 plan review fee and $75 per inspection, for every permit type below. The fee column shows what differs by project.

Project	Permit needed?	Threshold	Typical fee
Bathroom Remodel Permit	It depends	Finish work and fixture repairs versus a remodel	The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75
Deck Permit	Permit required	Any size	The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75
Electrical Permit	Permit required	Any size	The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75
Fence Permit	Permit required	Any size	The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75
HVAC Permit	Permit required	Any size	The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75
Patio Permit	Permit required	Any size	The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75
Plumbing Permit	Permit required	Any size	The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75
Pool Permit	Permit required	Any size	The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75
Roof Replacement Permit	Permit required	Any size	The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75
Shed Permit	Permit required	Any size	The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75
Solar Permit	Permit required	Any size	The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75
Water Heater Permit	Permit required	Any size	The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75

EV Charger Permit in other Florida localities

Everything above, sourced

martin.fl.us: buildingread 23 Oct 2026

martin.fl.us: do i need permitread 23 Oct 2026

Code references

National and state model-code sections the general guidance on this page is drawn from. They are not Martin County documents; the office above sets the local rules.

How this EV charger permit page for Martin County was verified. 2 official sources: martin.fl.us, martin.fl.us; fee schedule: official document. Last checked 23 Oct 2026 by Mario Bailey, not confirmed with Martin County Building Department. Rules change; confirm before you build. How we verify.

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