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

1. Submit solar project for automated review through SolarAPP+.

• • • Register or sign in to SolarAPP+at nrel.gov.
    • Submit design/plans.
    • Pay $25 administrative fee (per project).
    • Download SolarAPP+ Approval Document.

2. 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
  • 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.

1. 1. 1. 1. SolarApp+ approval number.
         2. SolarAPP+ Approval Document with inspection checklist.
         3. Solar contractorand contractor license number.

3. Pay online, and a permit will be issued.

4. Schedule the inspection online.

• • • Login to your City of Pico Rivera account, find the permit number and perform action to Request Inspection.
    • Requests for inspection should be made at least twenty-four hours in advance, and the specific date and time requested is not guaranteed. You will be notified once your inspection is scheduled by the City.

SolarAPP+ Revisions

1. Log in and submit for a revision through SolarAPP+ and you will be provided with a downloadable revised SolarAPP+ Approval Document.
2. Upload revised SolarApp+ Approval document.

• • Login to Pico Rivera website and find the permit number associated with your SolarAPP+ permit.
  • Perform action to Upload Revisionand upload the revised SolarApp+ Approval Document.