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SolarAPP/Photovoltaic Projects
SolarAPP+ is a third-party software program that can be used to verify code compliance for residential photovoltaic (PV) projects. The City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department (PDD) will accept SolarAPP+ approved designs for application and permitting of residential photovoltaic projects. Please see the information below to determine project eligibility and the process for submittal and permit.
Note: The Phoenix Fire Department requires a separate permit for photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems. Please visit Phoenix Fire Prevention for more information.
Submitting with SolarAPP+
1. Determine Eligibility
- Please see eligibility on the right or click here to view our eligibility and process document.
2. Submit for Review through SolarAPP+
- Submit proposed design to SolarAPP+
- Register or login
- Input project design parameters into SolarAPP+
- A processing fee will be assessed by SolarAPP+ for use of their product
3. Apply for your permit through the Planning & Development Department online permit portal.
- Applicant must enter SolarAPP+ approval ID in applicable field.
- Email SolarAPP+ approved document and approvals upload document (includes manufacturer specification sheets), three-line diagram and plot plan to pdd.records@phoenix.gov. Must include PDD permit number and property address in subject line of email.
- SolarAPP+ approved checklist, three-line diagram and plot plan all must correlate. If they do not, inspection delays will occur.
4. Schedule Inspection
- Enter permit number and web inspection key
- Enter information as requested
- Please call 602-262-7811 if additional assistance is required
5. Revisions
- Submit revised plans to SolarAPP+ and obtain the required approval report.
- Email approved SolarAPP+ revision documents (including manufacturer specification sheets), three-line diagram and plot plan to pdd.residential.solarapp@phoenix.gov. Applicant must include “Revision", Planning & Development Department permit number and property address in subject line of email
- PDD staff will update the existing permit and notify applicant via email of additional fees due for record change ($37.50)
- Applicant pays fees (click here) or call 602-534-5934.
- Once fees are paid, applicant notifies staff of payment via email at pdd.residential.solarapp@phoenix.gov
- PDD staff will verify payment and email copy of updated permit.
Eligibility
- Must be an Arizona licensed contractor
- Residential (single-family or duplex residence) rooftop installations only
- Structure supporting PV system must be legal, permitted, code compliant structure
- No battery storage
- No ballasted or ground mounted systems
- Not located within Historic Preservation district or FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area
- Must meet the following technical requirements:
- No existing PV or energy storage systems
- No panel upgrades or derating
- PV system roof loading not to exceed 4 psf dead load
- 400-amp maximum electrical service, single phase only
- Maximum of 2 DC strings in parallel
- If using microinverter, one module per microinverter
- Only one module type
- Up to two inverter types for string inverters and up to tone inverter type for microinverters