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EV charging for rentals and condos in Denver, CO
Short answer: A single Level 2 install costs $749–$2,500 nationally (Qmerit), or $249–$2,000 after the verified local rebate. Denver permit: Valuation-based: $1–$500 → $20; $501–$2,000 → $35; $2,001–$25,000 → $35 for the first $2,000 plus $8 per additional $1,000 or fraction. No plan review fee at or below $2,000. Law: Colorado has a right-to-charge law covering renters and condo/HOA owners. Rent: no measured premium found; in one 2022 survey renters said they would be willing to pay $28.12/month more (stated willingness, not achieved rent).
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Install cost per space
| Level 2 install (national) | $749–$2,500 (typical standard install about $1,700); a panel upgrade adds $1,500–$3,000 Source: Qmerit – How much does Level 2 EV charger installation cost? (national) (accessed 2026-10-25). |
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| Denver permit | Valuation-based: $1–$500 → $20; $501–$2,000 → $35; $2,001–$25,000 → $35 for the first $2,000 plus $8 per additional $1,000 or fraction. No plan review fee at or below $2,000 (General electrical permit · official schedule) General electrical permit fee from the official city/county fee schedule (accessed 2026-10-25); the schedule has no EV-charger line. Your actual permit may cost more or less. Source: Denver Development Fees (official) (accessed 2026-10-25). |
| Net of verified rebate | $249–$2,000 Math: $749 − $500 = $249; $2,500 − $500 = $2,000 Source: Xcel Energy – Charger wiring rebate (accessed Oct 24–25, 2026). |
These are single-family style installs. Multi-unit garages often need load management, trenching or service upgrades; site-specific cost data for Denver is pending.
Colorado right-to-charge rules
| Condo / HOA owners (Colorado) | C.R.S. §38-33.3-106.8: a common interest community may not prohibit a Level 1 or Level 2 charger in an owner's unit, assigned or deeded space, or shared space; reasonable safety and aesthetic rules allowed. [read on official page] Source: Colorado General Assembly – Legislative Council Staff law summary (official PDF) (accessed 2026-10-25). |
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| Renters (Colorado) | C.R.S. §38-12-601: a tenant may install a Level 1 or Level 2 charger at the tenant's expense in the leased premises, an assigned space, or a shared space; the landlord may not charge a placement fee but may recover actual electricity cost or a reasonable access fee, and may require registration within 30 days. [statute text read on a secondary site] Source: C.R.S. §38-12-601 statute text via Colorado Public Law (secondary; the official C.R.S. host did not load for us) (accessed 2026-10-25). |
Summaries, not legal advice. Read the statute before relying on it.
Does a charger raise rent? (survey of stated willingness only)
Stated willingness to pay, not a measured rent premium: the 2022 NMHC/Grace Hill Renter Preferences Report found 27% of renters were interested in EV charging stations and respondents said they would pay an additional $28.12 per month for the amenity.
This is a survey answer from the 2022 report (paywalled; figures quoted by trade press). It is national, not city-specific, and is not evidence that a given unit will rent for $28.12 more. We found no peer-reviewed study measuring achieved rent premiums for EV charging. Sources: Multi-Housing News – EV Charging Basics for Multifamily Owners (Sept 2, 2022), quoting the 2022 NMHC/Grace Hill Renter Preferences Report; Utility Dive – Demand soars for EV charging at multifamily properties (Dec 15, 2022) (accessed 2026-10-25).
No measured rent data for Denver: data pending.
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026.
Can my landlord in Denver refuse an EV charger?
C.R.S. §38-12-601: a tenant may install a Level 1 or Level 2 charger at the tenant's expense in the leased premises, an assigned space, or a shared space; the landlord may not charge a placement fee but may recover actual electricity cost or a reasonable access fee, and may require registration within 30 days.
Can a Denver condo association ban chargers?
C.R.S. §38-33.3-106.8: a common interest community may not prohibit a Level 1 or Level 2 charger in an owner's unit, assigned or deeded space, or shared space; reasonable safety and aesthetic rules allowed.
Do EV chargers raise rents?
No measured rent premium found. The 2022 NMHC/Grace Hill survey reports renters say they'd pay $28.12 more per month; that's stated willingness, not achieved rent.
How much does a Level 2 install cost in Denver?
$749–$2,500 nationally (Qmerit); permit: Valuation-based: $1–$500 → $20; $501–$2,000 → $35; $2,001–$25,000 → $35 for the first $2,000 plus $8 per additional $1,000 or fraction. No plan review fee at or below $2,000.