ODOT’s Community Charging Rebates Program

Latest updates

September 2026

We closed the survey seeking feedback on the drafted requirements for Round 5 equipment and network providers: DRAFT CCR Round 5 Equipment & Network Requirements
We expect to launch the next funding opportunity by the Fall of 2026, using about $5 million from a federal grant we received in 2024.

Program Overview

The Community Charging Rebates Program provides funding assistance for Level 2 EV charging station projects in Oregon. It has several benefits:

Targets gaps in EV charging infrastructure in Oregon’s communities

The program funds EV charging station projects in multi-family housing, public parking areas, and workplaces.

Rebates cover most project costs

$8,000 per Level 2 charging port or up to 80% of eligible project costs, whichever is lower.

Multiple funding opportunities

The program launched in 2023 and we’ve had three funding opportunities since then. The next opportunity is planned for Nov. 6, 2025 – March 31, 2026.

Prioritizing rural and predominantly low income communities

Most of the program’s funding (70%) is reserved for priority communities. We’ve also partnered with a local nonprofit to ensure program outreach and assistance reaches all people in Oregon.

Flexibility for program applicants

During an open funding opportunity, the program distributes funding on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applicants may apply for a rebate before or after their project is complete, as long as they meet all eligibility requirements.

Eligible applicants include businesses, nonprofits, public entities, Tribes, EV service providers, and owners of multifamily home complexes.

Community Charging Rebates Program Charging Stations

The tool below provides data on the location, project status, and funding round for charging stations funded by the Community Charging Rebates (CCR) program. "Coming soon" means projects that have completed rebate applications and reserved funding but have not yet been installed. Some of the projects that have reserved funding may not reach completion.

How to apply to the Community Charging Rebates Program

CCR Round 4 closed Junary 20th, 2026

How to determine if your project is in a priority community

We reserve 70% of program funding for projects in priority communities.

The searchable Priority Type Locator map, linked below, indicates if a prospective project is in a priority location. The remaining non-priority funding (30%) is for projects located anywhere in Oregon. Once either category of funding is fully allocated, that category will be closed to new applications until the next funding round. Click the image to open the map, then type in your project address.

Get help with your project or application
We understand that not all organizations have the expertise, time or resources to plan an EV charging project or apply for funding. ODOT is working with Forth, a nonprofit based in Portland, to provide technical assistance and support to applicants on their journey to installing EV charging.
Whether you need basic information about installing and maintaining EV charging stations or assistance with submitting a rebate application, Forth staff are available to help!
Contact Forth today: ODOTchargingrebates@forthmobility.org or (503) 724-8670.
How Forth can help you:
Answer questions about the rebate.
Assist applicants with filling out and submitting a rebate application.
Provide high-level information about installing, maintaining and operating eligible Level 2 charging stations.
Provide high-level guidance regarding EV chargers that follow ODOT’s minimum standards and requirements.

March 2026 - To address ODOT's funding gap for the 2025-2027 budget cycle, the Oregon Legislature redirected state funding from several ODOT programs and projects. This includes an $8 million redirection from the Community Charging Rebates program. This is a one-time budget solution to prevent 470 layoffs and deep service reductions that would have impacted safety for all travelers in Oregon. This redirection will not affect funding for reserved and distributed project rebates, including projects in the “Round 4" funding opportunity that closed Jan. 20, 2026.

Janurary 2026 - Due to high demand, Round 4 closed at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

November 2025 - Round 4 of ODOT’s Community Charging Rebates program opened on November 6th, 2025 with $5 million in federal funding available for rebates to eligible parties for procurement and installation of Level 2 EV chargers in multi-family housing, workplaces, and public venues.

The Round 4 application went live on November 6th, 2025, at 9:00am. Applications to reserve rebate funding will be processed in the order that they are received.