Residential Solar
Using SolarAPP+
Automated solar review through SolarAPP+
What is SolarAPP+?
SolarAPP+, short for Solar Automated Permit Processing, automates the residential solar plan review process for issuing permits to licensed contractors to install code-compliant residential photovoltaic (PV) systems. The Public Permit Portal has been enhanced to include submissions of SolarAPP+ so registered users can apply for permits.
Submittal instructions are provided below.
Apply for solar using SolarAPP+
- Residential structures only (1 and 2 residential units and ADUs)
- Licensed contractors only
- No ballasted systems
- Please review the SolarAPP+ Eligible Systems for acceptable projects
- Submit Solar/Photovoltaic design at SolarAPP+ website
- Click Sign in or Register to get started
- Contractor license information is required to complete this step
- A processing fee will be charged by SolarAPP+
- The City of Sacramento permit fees will be charged separately
- Download the SolarAPP+ approval documents
Step 3: Apply for Permit
- Apply for a permit online via the City of Sacramento Public Permit Portal
- Click Login or Register to get started
- Go to Building tab and select Apply for Minor, Production or Residential Solar permits or Safety Inspections
- Accept the terms of service, follow the prompts, and click Continue Application
- Select Residential Solar, then Continue Application, and follow the prompts to provide application details
- Input the SolarAPP+ Approval ID number to proceed
- Upload the SolarAPP+ approval documents, CDD Building Application for Solar Energy Systems, SMUD interconnection letter, and construction plans
- Follow the prompts, review/edit application details, and then continue to make payment online
- After payment, a Record Number will be issued
- Print or save the emailed permit documents
Step 4: Schedule an Inspection
- Log in or set up an account at the City of Sacramento Public Permit Portal
- Go to Building tab and select Apply for Minor, Production or Residential Solar permits or Safety Inspections
- Accept the terms of service, follow the prompts, and click Continue Application
- Select Residential Safety Inspection Request
- Input the permit Record Number (e.g., RES-#######), and follow the prompts to complete the inspection scheduling
SolarAPP+ Revision
- SolarAPP+ revisions should be submitted back to SolarAPP+ for review.
SolarAPP+ Tutorials and FAQs
Details about SolarAPP+ are available in a YouTube instructional video
- What is SolarAPP+?
- What projects qualify to be submitted in SolarAPP+?
- How do I register with SolarAPP+?
- How do I submit a project through SolarAPP+?
- What types of systems are eligible and not eligible for SolarAPP+ review?
- Is there a limit on the system size SolarAPP+ can review?
- Contractors Guide: Release notes
Apply for solar without SolarAPP+
Submit directly to City of Sacramento for residential solar review
Apply for Permit
- Apply for a permit online via the City of Sacramento Public Permit Portal
- Click Login or Register to get started
- Go to Building tab and select Apply for Minor, Production or Residential Solar permits or Safety Inspections
- Accept the terms of service, follow the prompts, and click Continue Application
- Select Residential Solar, then Continue Application, and follow the prompts to provide application details
- Check disclosure box to proceed with Standard Plan Review (located below SolarAPP Approval ID)
- Upload the CDD Building Application for Solar Energy Systems, SMUD interconnection letter, construction plans, and equipment specifications
- Follow the prompts, review/edit application details, and then continue
- A Planning Record Number (e.g., PLN##-#####) will be issued, and the submittal package will be routed for plan review
- Upon approval, fees will be invoiced, and permit issued upon payment
Email Residential PV Solar and staff will assist with questions.
Commercial solar
Information about commercial solar review
Email EPC Intake and staff will assist with commercial solar questions and review.