Solar Photovoltaic

EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2024  - ALL NEW PHOTOVOLTAIC & ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM SUBMITTALS WILL BE ONLINE ONLY (see flyer)

Residential homeowner's solar panel installation contractors in the City of Newport Beach 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 an automated permit, pay fees on line, and schedule inspections.

SINGLE-FAMILY AND DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS ARE ONLY ELIGIBLE THORUGH SOLARAPP+. ALL OTHER PROJECTS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE CITY DIRECTLY IN OPTION 2 BELOW

For more information and procedures on how to apply, please see the SolarAPP+ Submittal Guide

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For all other solar projects that do not qualify for SolarAPP+ need to be submitted through the City's portal CiViC. (Apply Below)

  Submittal forms Required for Online Plan Check

• Eligibility Checklist for Expedited Solar Photovoltaic Permitting for One- and Two-Family Dwellings  
• Submittal Requirements Solar Photovoltaic Permitting for One- and Two-Family Dwellings
• Solar PV Standard Plan - Simplified: Central/String Inverter Systems for One- and Two-Family Dwellings
• Solar PV Standard Plan - Simplified: Micro Inverter and ACM Systems for One- and Two-Family Dwellings
• Structural Criteria for Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Installations
• Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Standard Inspection Checklist
• Solar Permit Application
• Solar Contractor Declaration
• GUIDELINE D.07 - Energy Storage Systems for Residential Application