Residential Solar Permit Online Pilot Program
Solar Panel Permits with SolarAPP+
Residential homeowners and solar panel installation contractors in Pico Rivera are now able to apply for permits online with the help of SolarAPP+, a web-based portal for residential solar energy system installations, developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to automate project plan reviews, receive automated permit, pay fees online, and schedule inspections.
SolarAPP+ Process
- Submit solar project for automated review through SolarAPP+.
- Register or sign in to SolarAPP+ at solarapp.nrel.gov.
- Submit design/plans.
- Pay $25 administrative fee (per project).
- Download SolarAPP+ Approval Document.
- Submit Residential Solar Permit application to the Pico Rivera.
- Go to the Pico Rivera Online Permit page.
- Click on the Apply button to get to the Residential Solar Permit application.
- Please make sure to register and login to complete the online application.
- You must have the following information to apply for the Residential Solar Permit.
- SolarApp+ approval number.
- SolarAPP+ Approval Document with inspection checklist.
- Solar contractor and contractor license number.
- Pay online and permit will be issued.
- Schedule the inspection online.
- Login to Pico Rivera Website, find the permit number and perform action to Request Inspection.
- Requests for inspection should be made at least twenty-four hours in advance and specific date and time requested is not guaranteed. You will be notified once your inspection is scheduled by the City.
SolarAPP+ Revisions
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- Log in and submit for a revision through SolarAPP+ and you will be provided with a downloadable revised SolarAPP+ Approval Document.
- Upload revised SolarApp+ Approval document.
- Login to Pico Rivera website and find the permit number associated with your SolarAPP+ permit.
- Perform action to Upload Revision and upload the revised SolarApp+ Approval Document.
