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Solar PV Permit in Unincorporated Apache County, Arizona

Required for residential and commercial photovoltaic (solar) system installations in unincorporated Apache County, including owner-installed systems. Reviewed for compliance with the adopted electrical code; requires a one-line diagram, site plan, and product submittals/cut sheets.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Submit a one-line electrical diagram
  • Submit a site plan showing array location
  • Submit product submittals and cut sheets for modules, inverters, and mounting/racking system
  • System must be installed according to the safety standards of Apache County's adopted electrical code
  • Owner-installation is permitted for solar (unlike manufactured homes) provided code compliance is met
  • Any field changes (module type/count, wiring layout, inverter/module voltage) must be reflected in as-built drawings compared against the original permitted drawing

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Fee schedule

Solar PermitBuilding Safety Schedule of Fees and Valuations, Resolution 2019-1. RE-VERIFIED 2026-07-20: this document is a scanned image PDF (no text layer), so it was re-fetched and visually re-read at high resolution rather than text-extracted. The scanned table confirms, in a clean single-column layout, 'Solar Permit ... 150' directly beneath 'Electrical Permit ... 62' — the $150 figure is directly, visually confirmed against the primary source, not inferred.
$150

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Field Inspection

    Verifies module model/count against plans and specs, site-plan layout match, wiring, mounting system/foundation per specs, electrical bonding/grounding, conductor support and spacing, plug/receptacle connections, and disconnect accessibility

See the full Unincorporated Apache County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Any deviation from the permitted plans (different module type/manufacturer, changed wiring layout, exceeding inverter or module voltage rating) must be documented as-built and is specifically checked against the original permit drawing at inspection.
  • Conductors must be properly supported at 4.5-foot intervals and within 12 inches of any box per the county's field-inspection checklist.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Apache County requires a solar pv permit for: Submit a one-line electrical diagram; Submit a site plan showing array location; Submit product submittals and cut sheets for modules, inverters, and mounting/racking system; System must be installed according to the safety standards of Apache County's adopted electrical code; Owner-installation is permitted for solar (unlike manufactured homes) provided code compliance is met; Any field changes (module type/count, wiring layout, inverter/module voltage) must be reflected in as-built drawings compared against the original permitted drawing. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Apache County Community Development Department — Building Safety Division at 928-337-7527 before starting work.

In Unincorporated Apache County, the published Solar Permit is: $150. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Unincorporated Apache County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Apache County Community Development Department — Building Safety Division at 928-337-7527 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Requirements for Solar Permit and Inspection; Fillable Building Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Apache County requires 1 inspection(s) for a solar pv permit, in order: Field Inspection. Schedule each through Apache County Community Development Department — Building Safety Division (928-337-7527).

Apply through Apache County Community Development Department — Building Safety Division at 75 West Cleveland Street, PO Box 238, St. Johns, AZ 85936. Phone: 928-337-7527. Office hours: Mon–Fri (hours not published on county site; call 928-337-7527 to confirm). Official information: https://www.apachecountyaz.gov/building-safety.

Unincorporated Apache County, Arizona has adopted: 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted by Apache County; governs all residential (one- and two-family dwelling) construction per the county's Building Safety Ordinances page and Requirements for One- and Two-Family Dwellings sheet; 2015 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by Apache County; governs commercial, multi-family, and non-residential construction; 2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted by Apache County for all plumbing work; 2015 International Fire Code (IFC) — adopted by Apache County; 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted by Apache County; National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted by Apache County; the county's published Building Safety Ordinances list names it '2014 International Electric Code' but the county's own Building Safety FAQ (question 11) states the applicable edition is the 2011 NEC for all non-residential/general construction electrical work. Both sources are county-published; this discrepancy is disclosed rather than resolved by guessing — treat 2011 NEC as the FAQ's more specific statement pending direct confirmation from the Building Safety Division at 928-337-7527.. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Apache County overview page for the full list.

Yes. The county allows self-installed solar electric systems but they must meet the safety standards of the adopted electrical code and require a permit with a one-line diagram, site plan, and product cut sheets, followed by a field inspection. Source: Requirements for Solar Permit and Inspection (https://www.apachecountyaz.gov/building-safety) and Building Safety FAQ Question 4

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Unincorporated Apache County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

Other permits in Unincorporated Apache County

Residential Building Permit (New Construction, One- and Two-Family Dwelling)Commercial / Multi-Family Building PermitManufactured Home Installation PermitElectrical PermitEV Charger / EVSE PermitAgricultural Use Exemption (in lieu of Building Permit)

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