Solar Permitting for Homes
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 meet 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, review the SolarAPP+ eligibility requirements. Only projects that meet these requirements are eligible to use the automated SolarAPP+ portal for instant permitting.
If the system is ineligible, please follow the guidelines in the Submittal Checklist.
Once all submittal items are complete, applications can be submitted through the Online Permit Center.
Need help? If you need assistance using SolarAPP+ or the Online Permit Center, contact the Building & Safety Division at 562-866-9771, ext. 2350. If you need information in an accessible format, contact ADACoordinator@lakewoodca.gov or call 562-866-9771.
How to apply using SolarAPP+
Step 1: Submit for automated review through SolarAPP+
- Submit your solar/photovoltaic design through SolarAPP+.
- Click Login or Register to get started.
- Have your contractor license information available.
- A processing fee will be charged by SolarAPP+ for plan review.
- A checklist and 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 buildinginspectionrequest@trbplus.com.
Provide the permit number, job address and 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 SolarAPP+ covers up to three revisions.
- Log into the account associated with your SolarAPP+ permit.
- Follow the prompts to upload new revision files.
If the scope of the revisions makes the project ineligible for SolarAPP+, contact the Building & Safety Division at 562-866-9771, ext. 2350 to coordinate the revision submittal process.