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Residential Solar Permit Online Program
Residential Solar Permit Online Program
Safe and affordable home solar through permitting automation
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 online application to Pico Rivera.
- Go to the Pico Rivera Online Permit page.
- Click on the Apply button to get to the Residential Solar Permit application.
- 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.
- Acceptable payment methods: Visa, Mastercard or e-check.
- Schedule 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.
- Provide signed Solar Affidavit.
- You must download and fill out the Solar affidavit prior to your inspection date.
- You can provide the completed affidavit to the Inspector or upload the document by following these steps:
- Log in to Pico Rivera website.
- Click to My Permits.
- Click on the Request Number (aka Permit Number).
- Click on Documents tab.
- Click on + Add Document button to add document.
- Contact City of Pico Rivera for any revisions.
Watch an introduction and new user walk-through of the SolarAPP+ here:
- What is SolarAPP+?
- How do I make changes to approved SolarAPP+ plans?
- How do I submit a project through SolarAPP+?
- Where is SolarAPP+ available?
- What projects qualify to be submitted in SolarAPP+?
- How much does SolarAPP+ cost an installer to use?
- Contractors Guide: Release notes
- What types of systems are not eligible for SolarAPP+ review?
- Is there a limit on system size SolarAPP+ can review?
- How do I register with SolarAPP+?
- Being prepared for Solarapp+ inspection.
For questions or help on submitting your application, please contact the Building and Safety Division during business hours at (562) 801-4360 or email permitsupport@pico-rivera.org
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