Solar Permitting for Homes

Logo of sunshine rays and words Solar APP+ What is SolarAPP+?

SolarAPP+ (Solar Automated Permit Processing+) is an automated online permitting platform that allows licensed contractors to apply for permits for standard residential rooftop solar and energy storage systems.

State law requires most cities and counties in California to adopt this system to streamline the permitting process for certain types of residential solar projects.

Before applying for an automated solar plan review and solar permit, projects must follow certain requirements.

SolarAPP+ is designed to provide a code-compliance check for the majority of residential, roof-mounted, retrofit photovoltaic systems. 

To see which systems are eligible, please refer to the SolarAPP+ Eligibility Checklist. Only projects conforming to this list are eligible to use the automated SolarAPP+ portal for instant permitting.

If the system is ineligible, please follow the guidelines contained within the Submittal Checklist.

Once all submittal items are complete, applications can be submitted through the Online Permit Center.

How to apply using SolarAPP+

Step 1: Submit for Automated Review Through SolarAPP+

  • Submit Solar/Photovoltaic design at SolarAPP+.
  • Click Login or Register to get started.
  • Have Contractors license information available to complete this step.
  • A processing fee will be charged by SolarAPP+ for plan review.
  • A Checklist and a SolarAPP+ ID will be generated when approved.
  • Pay all remaining fees when prompted.
  • Print the permit.
  • Need revisions? See the Revisions section below. 

Step 2: Schedule Your Inspection

Call or email the Building & Safety Division inspection line at 562-866-9771, ext. 2350 or email myplans@lakewoodca.gov.

Provide the Permit number, address of the job, and the type of inspection requested.

*To cancel an inspection, please call the Building & Safety Division at 562-866-9771, ext. 2350.

SolarAPP+ Revisions

  • Submit your revision through SolarAPP+.
  • You will be provided with a revised SolarAPP+ Approval Document.
  • The initial fee charged by the SolarAPP+ website covers up to three revisions. 
  • Log into the account associated with your SolarAPP+ permit.
  • Follow prompts to upload new revision files.

If the scope of the revisions make the project ineligible for use of SolarAPP+, please contact the Building & Safety Division at 562-866-9771, ext. 2350 to coordinate the revision submittal process.

If you need help

Building & Safety

562-866-9771
Extension 2350



To schedule an inspection, call or email:
Myplans@lakewoodca.gov
and provide the Permit number, job address and type of inspection requested.



To cancel an inspection:
Call the Building & Safety Division at the number above.

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