Phoenix City - Municipal Code 232 Residential Solar PV System Permit
Quick Summary
Phoenix's Municipal Code 232 offers four permit options for residential solar PV systems with costs ranging from $300 to $600, depending on the level of plan review and number of inspections required; your existing electric service remains in place, and your installer must be present for all inspections. If you use a pre-approved contractor in the SolarAPP Pilot program, the permitting process may be streamlined through third-party code compliance verification.
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Program Details
- Program ID
- 5931
- Last Updated
- 8/16/2023
Eligibility
Program Summary
The City of Phoenix offers permitting plans for solar PV. The specifics of the permitting plans can be found in the city’s application found here. For all the options below the existing electric service is to remain and the installer must be present for the inspection. Option A - Over-the-Counter Review : $600 Plan Review and 3 InspectionsOption B - Over-the-Counter Review : $450 Plan Review and 2 InspectionsOption C - No Plan Review : $375 Administrative Fee and 2 InspectionsOption D - Over-the-Counter Review : $300 Plan Review and 1 InspectionFurther, the City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department has launched the SolarAPP Pilot program which is available to pre-approved contractors. The third-party software can be used to verify code compliance for residential photovoltaic projects. Visit the website here for more information.
Contact & Resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.