The City of Encinitas is currently accepting Photovoltaic Only and Photovoltaic with Battery Storage permits with SolarAPP+. Main Panel Upgrades will be added at a later date. 

 SolarAPP+ Automated Solar Plan Review

• SolarAPP+ is designed to provide a code-compliance check for the majority of residential, roof-mounted, retrofit photovoltaic systems.

• Once your Solar PV Plan is approved by SolarAPP+, you can apply for an instantly issued permit through the City of Encinitas Customer Self Service Portal.

• To see which systems are eligible, please refer to the SolarAPP+ Eligibility Checklist 

  • Only projects that conform to this list are eligible to use the automated SolarAPP+ portal for instantly issued Solar permits in the City of Encinitas. 

  • Re-roof projects will require a separate permit.

• Residences within the Coastal Bluff Overlay Zone are not eligible for using SolarAPP+, as these permits will require additional geo-technical assessment before issuance.

1. Eligibility to use SolarAPP+
• Main Dwelling Rooftop, Permitted, Residential structures only.
• No ballasted or ground mount systems.
• Licensed contractors only.
• Not in the Coastal Bluff Overlay Zone.
• Active City of Encinitas Business License is required.
2. Submit for Automated Review Through SolarAPP+
• Submit your design to gosolarapp.org.
• Click Sign in or Register to get started.
• Complete the SolarAPP+ application.
• A $25 processing fee will be charged by SolarAPP+.
• Download SolarAPP+ Approval Document.
3. Apply for Permit
• Log into or Register for the Customer Self Service Portal.
• Search for and select the SolarAPP+ Pre-Approval Permit application.
• Upload your approved set of documents and enter your SolarAPP+ approval number to proceed.
• Complete the permit application process.
• Print your issued permit once the application is complete.
4. Schedule Your Inspection
• To schedule an inspection, please call the Inspection line at (760) 633-2739. 
• Inspections may be scheduled for the next business day if the inspection request is received by 3:00 p.m. on the business day prior. 
5. Revisions
• Submit for a revision through SolarAPP+
• You will be provided with a revised SolarAPP+ Approval Document.
• Navigate to the Customer Self Service Portal.
• Log in to the account associated with your SolarAPP+ permit.
• Navigate to Dashboard and click Active Permits.
• Find the SolarAPP+ Permit Application you’d like to revise.
• Under the Attachments Tab you can add a Revision file.
• Schedule another inspection through Customer Self Service.

• What is SolarAPP+?
• Who created SolarAPP+?
• How do I register with SolarAPP+?
• Who is best suited to submit a SolarAPP+ application?
• How do I submit a project through SolarAPP+?
• How do I make changes to an approved SolarAPP+ plan?
• What projects qualify to be submitted in SolarAPP+?
• What types of systems are not eligible for SolarAPP+ review?