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EV charger permits in Yonkers, NY

Yonkers has moved Department of Housing and Buildings applications online. For a home charger, treat the scope as electrical work and make sure the electrician files the correct online permit before installation starts.

Quick answer for Yonkers, NY

A new Level 2 home EV charger circuit generally requires an electrical permit in Yonkers, NY.
Permit path: Online Department of Housing and Buildings electrical/building permit filing.
Typical fee guidance: Per Yonkers fee schedule and online application filing..
Timeline: Timing depends on online filing completeness and electrical inspection scheduling; building or service work adds review time.

Official source: City of Yonkers Department of Housing and Buildings forms & permits

Permit required Yes — new 240V circuit

Permit type Online Department of Housing and Buildings electrical/building permit filing

Typical fee Per Yonkers fee schedule and online application filing.

Apply online Yes · Portal

The process

How it works in Yonkers, NY

Permit office: Yonkers Department of Housing and Buildings.

Who can pull the permit: Applicants file online through Department of Housing and Buildings forms; use a licensed electrician for hired electrical work and confirm any owner authorization before self-filing..

Plan review: A simple charger circuit is an electrical permit; generator-like combined scopes show that multiple trade applications may be needed when work touches more than one system.

Typical timeline: Timing depends on online filing completeness and electrical inspection scheduling; building or service work adds review time.

Bring these

Documents you'll need

Charger manufacturer spec sheet showing listing, amperage, connector, and hardwired vs plug-in configuration
Panel photo and breaker directory, plus proposed breaker size and charging load
Simple site sketch showing the electrical panel, wire route, charger location, and parking space served
Load calculation when the service is small, the circuit is 40A or larger, or a panel upgrade may be needed
Online permit application record
Electrical circuit and panel information

Final step

Inspection notes

The inspector will verify the permitted electrical scope, panel/circuit details, and charger listing. Keep the online permit record and equipment specs available.

Verified against City of Yonkers Department of Housing and Buildings forms & permits on July 4, 2026. Use the linked official source because fees, portal labels, and inspection procedures can change.

Electrical work can be dangerous and is regulated by code. This page is educational, not electrical or engineering advice. Hire a licensed electrician and follow your local permitting process.

Find licensed electricians in Yonkers, NY

Ask each bidder to include the permit and inspection in the quoted price — then compare like for like.

Finding an installer yourself: ask for the contractor's state license number, proof of insurance, and at least two recent Level 2 installs. Get the permit number in writing.

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FAQ

Yonkers, NY permit FAQ

Do I need a permit for a Level 2 EV charger in Yonkers?

Yes. A new 240V Level 2 charger circuit is electrical work and should be permitted through Yonkers Department of Housing and Buildings. The local path is: Online Department of Housing and Buildings electrical/building permit filing.

Who should pull the EV charger permit in Yonkers?

Applicants file online through Department of Housing and Buildings forms; use a licensed electrician for hired electrical work and confirm any owner authorization before self-filing.

How long does the Yonkers EV charger permit take?

Timing depends on online filing completeness and electrical inspection scheduling; building or service work adds review time.