Solar panels and EV chargers in Brisbane: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Brisbane Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

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EV-ready new homes	At least 1 Level 2 and 1 Level 1 EV Ready circuit. Applies: New single-family homes, duplexes, townhouses or garages; each unit where 2 or more parking spaces are required. § 15.84.070 · code text For each dwelling unit where two (2) or more parking spaces are required, at least one Level 2 EV Ready Circuit and one Level 1 EV Ready circuit is to be installed. Only 1 Level 2 EV Ready circuit. Applies: New single-family homes, duplexes, townhouses or garages; each unit where only 1 parking space is required. § 15.84.070 · code text Where only one parking space is required per dwelling unit as provided in Chapter 17.34, only one Level 2 EV Ready circuit shall be required to be installed. At least 1 Level 2 EV Ready circuit parking space per unit. Applies: New multifamily dwellings. § 15.84.070 · code text A minimum of one Level 2 EV Ready Circuit Parking Space per unit shall be provided; At least 10% of the EV Ready spaces must have Level 2 chargers (EVSE). Applies: New multifamily dwellings. § 15.84.070 · code text A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the spaces required in paragraph a above shall be equipped with Level 2 EVSE; At least 50% of required guest parking spaces must be EV charging spaces. Applies: New multifamily dwellings. § 15.84.070 · code text A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of required guest parking spaces shall be EVCS parking spaces. At least 40% of all parking spaces provided must be EV Ready or EVSE. Applies: New multifamily dwellings. § 15.84.070 · code text In no case shall less than forty percent (40%) of the total parking spaces provided be EV Ready or EVSE.
EV charger permit	A building permit is required for an EV charging station. § 15.86.050 · code text An electric vehicle charging station shall require a building permit subject to the requirements and procedures set forth in Sections 15.86.050.A—D. Applications that meet all requirements are approved administratively. Applies: EV charging station building permits. § 15.86.050 · code text Administratively approve building permit applications that comply with all requirements.
Solar permit process	A building permit is issued when the application meets the requirements; only one city inspection. Applies: Small residential rooftop solar systems. § 15.82.060 · code text The building official shall issue a building permit upon receipt of an application that meets the requirements established by Section 15.82.080 of this title.

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Do I need a permit for solar panels or an EV charger in Brisbane?

Brisbane's code: A building permit is issued when the application meets the requirements; only one city inspection. (Small residential rooftop solar systems.) (§ 15.82.060); A building permit is required for an EV charging station. (§ 15.86.050).

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