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Solar Photovoltaic Permit Application
Required for Solar Photovoltaic Rooftop Installation.
Complete all application documents and create three pdf files:
- Application - Energy Efficiency
- Plans - Energy Efficiency
- Proof of Ownership or Owner Permission
These are required submittal documents when applying through our Customer Self Service (CSS) portal. Registration required.
Application Documents
Solar PV Submittal Requirements - List of items required to submit a Solar Photovoltaic Rooftop Installation permit application
Solar PV Process Eligibility Checklist - To determine eligibility for processing
Solar PV Standard Plan Central (String) Inverter - Use if utility-interactive central/string inverter systems does not exceed a system AC inverter output rating of 10kW
Solar PV Standard Plan Microinverter and ACM - Use if Microinverters or AC Modules (ACM) systems does not exceed a combined output rating of 10kW
Structural Criteria for Solar Energy Installations - Checklist of criteria for residential rooftop solar energy installations
Information
Solar PV Inspection Guide - Overview of inspection process for residential rooftop solar PV systems meeting the Standard Plan and eligible for the expedited solar permitting process
Energy Efficiency Permit Fee Waiver Flyer - Information regarding waiver or reduction of permit fees for solar systems and electric vehicle charging systems