ORS § 90 § 90.462
Electric vehicle charging stations.
Operative Text
(1) A tenant may submit an application to install an electric vehicle charging station for the personal, noncommercial use of the tenant, in compliance with the requirements of this section, in, or near, a parking space assigned to the tenant or the dwelling unit of the tenant. (2) A landlord may prohibit installation or use of a charging station installed and used in compliance with this section only if the premises do not have at least one parking space per dwelling unit. (3) When the tenant complies or agrees to comply with the requirements of this section, the landlord shall approve a completed application within 60 days after the tenant submits the application unless the delay in approving the application is based on a reasonable request for additional information. (4) A landlord: (a) May require a tenant to submit an application before installing a charging station. (b) May require the charging station to meet the architectural standards of the premises. (c) May impose reasonable charges to recover costs of the review and permitting of a charging station. (d) May impose reasonable restrictions on the installation and use of the charging station, provided the restrictions do not: (A) Significantly increase the cost of the charging station; or (B) Significantly decrease the efficiency or performance of the charging station. (5) Notwithstanding ORS 479.540, the charging station must be installed and removed by a person that holds a license, as defined in ORS 479.530, to act, at a minimum, as a journeyman electrician. (6) The tenant is responsible for all costs associated with installation and use of the charging station, including: (a) The cost of electricity associated with the charging station; and (b) The cost of damage to the premises that results from the installation, use, maintenance, repair, removal or replacement of the charging station. (7) If the landlord reasonably determines that the cumulative use of electricity on the premises attributable to the installation and use of charging stations requires the installation of additional infrastructure improvements to provide the premises with a sufficient supply of electricity, the landlord may assess the cost of the additional improvements to each tenant that has installed, or will install, a charging station. (8) Unless a landlord and tenant negotiate a different outcome, a charging station installed under this section is deemed to be the personal property of the tenant. (9) A pedestal, or similar, charging station that is hard-wired into the electrical system must be a certified electrical product, as defined in ORS 479.530. (10) Notwithstanding ORS 90.222, if a charging station, other than one described in subsection (9) of this section, is not a certified electrical product, the owner shall: (a) Maintain a renter’s liability insurance policy in an amount not less than $100,000 that includes coverage of the charging station; and (b) Name the landlord as a named additional insured under the policy with a right to notice of cancellation of the policy. (11) This section does not apply to tenancies governed by ORS 90.505 to 90.850.
ORS § 90.462 establishes a framework under which residential tenants in Oregon may apply to install an electric vehicle (EV) charging station for personal, noncommercial use in or near their assigned parking space. Landlords generally must approve a completed application within 60 days, provided the premises include at least one parking space per dwelling unit, and tenants agree to meet the section's requirements. Tenants bear all costs of installation, electricity use, and any resulting damage, and the charging station is treated as the tenant's personal property unless the parties agree otherwise. This section does not apply to tenancies covered by ORS 90.505 to 90.850, such as manufactured dwelling park tenancies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ORS § 90.462, compliant operators typically review tenant EV charging station applications promptly and issue approval within the 60-day window, requesting additional information only when genuinely needed. Landlords may require applications before installation begins, enforce architectural standards, impose reasonable restrictions that do not significantly raise costs or reduce performance, and recover reasonable review and permitting costs. Where cumulative EV charging demand requires new electrical infrastructure, landlords may apportion those improvement costs among tenants who have installed or plan to install charging stations, and should verify that any non-certified charging station is covered by the tenant's renter's liability policy naming the landlord as an additional insured.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
ORS § 90.462 gives eligible Oregon residential tenants the right to apply to install an EV charging station for personal use in or near their assigned parking space, as long as the premises have at least one parking space per dwelling unit. Tenants are responsible for all installation and operating costs, must use a licensed journeyman electrician (or higher) for installation and removal, and—if the charging station is not a certified electrical product and is not a hard-wired pedestal type—must carry renter's liability insurance of at least $100,000 naming the landlord as an additional insured. Tenants who believe a landlord has improperly denied or delayed an application under this section may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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