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
  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.
  1. 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. 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.
  1. 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.

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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