Contractors installing residential roof-mounted photovoltaic systems can apply for expedited permits via SolarAPP+. and the City's Online Permit Application. If your project includes additional panels to existing solar or ground mounted solar, or if you wish to apply as an "owner-builder", please contact Development Services 310-285-1000 before applying via SolarApp+ our Online Permit Application.

1. Submit for automated review through SolarAPP+.

• Register, submit design, and pay administrative fee with SolarAPP+.
• Download SolarAPP+ Approval Document
  https://gosolarapp.org/
  support@gosolarapp.org
  (313) 483-6717

 

2. Apply for the Solar Permit using the City's Online Permit Application

• Complete the application & upload the SolarAPP+ Approval Document
  
  • If the application is being completed by someone other than the licensed contractor, a contractor's agent authorization letter will be required.
• The permit will be auto issued and emailed to the email address on file as soon as the permit fees are paid online.

3. Schedule Inspection

• Once ready for inspection, schedule an inspection using the online CitySmart Portal. Upon the inspector's arrival, it is required to have a set of approved documents and the issued permit available on site.

4. SolarAPP+ Revisions

• For the permits issued through SolarAPP+, if a revision is necessary, please submit the revision through SolarAPP+.
  Once processed in SolarApp+, you will be provided with a downloadable revised SolarAPP+ Approval Document.
  
• Upload the revised SolarApp+ Approval Document using the City of Beverly Hills SolarAPP+ Online Permit Application