Is a permit required for solar panels in Gilbert?

No — solar PV systems installed by an Arizona licensed contractor are exempt from permit per Town of Gilbert's local amendment to IBC §105.2 (item 16). This same exemption covers like-for-like replacements of gas and electric water heating systems/appliances and HVAC equipment replacements by AZ licensed contractors.

Electrical Permit in Gilbert, Arizona

Required for new electrical installations, alterations, repairs, replacements, and additions to electrical systems in the Town of Gilbert. Governed by the 2017 NEC with Town of Gilbert amendments (Code Chapter 10-32). Like-for-like replacements of equipment by Arizona licensed contractors may qualify as Over the Counter (OTC) review. Electrical permits for commercial projects have a 3/3 working-day review goal. An individual electrical permit (flat fee) is available for certain residential and commercial work.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

Submit through OneStopShop portal at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov
Arizona ROC-licensed electrical contractor required (owner-builder exemptions may apply for owner-occupied residential)
Work must comply with 2017 NEC as amended by Town of Gilbert Code Chapter 10-32
No permit required for serving utility agency work in exercise of its serving function (NEC amendment IBC Appendix K §K103.2 Exception 6)
No permit required for area lighting and associated wiring installed and maintained under contract with the serving agency
Solar PV systems installed by an Arizona licensed contractor are exempt from permit (IBC §105.2 Building item 16, cross-referenced in Appendix K §K103.2 Exception 7)

Required documents

Req
Electrical Permit Application
Permit application submitted through OneStopShop at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov
Opt
Electrical Plans / Load Calculations
Required for new services, panels, and significant additions; may be reviewed OTC for simple work

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Individual Electrical Permit (Residential) — flat fee	$150	Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Applied Miscellaneous Building Fees — Individual Electrical Permit, Residential, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563.
Individual Electrical Permit (Commercial) — flat fee	$300	Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Applied Miscellaneous Building Fees — Individual Electrical Permit, Commercial, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563.
Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (for larger electrical projects)	Same valuation-based table as building permits; $50.00 minimum for work valued $1.00–$1,100.00	Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Building Permit and Plan Review Fees Table, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563. Applies when electrical work is valued and permit fee calculated from the standard valuation table rather than the flat individual permit fee.
Plan Review Fee (where plan review is required)	65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee	Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563.
Re-inspection Fee	$150	Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Applied Miscellaneous Building Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563.

Review timeline

3–3 business days

Gilbert’s published plan-review target

Inspection process

1
Rough Electrical Inspection
Inspection of electrical rough-in before concealment; required prior to covering or concealment
2
Final Electrical Inspection
Final inspection confirming all electrical work complete and compliant with 2017 NEC as amended

Tips

Commercial electric permits have a 3/3 working-day review goal.
Solar PV systems installed by an Arizona licensed contractor are exempt from electrical permit per Gilbert's local amendment IBC §105.2 item 16.
No electrical system or equipment may be located on a lot other than the lot served, except within legally established easements (NEC Amendment §E3601.8 / IBC Appendix K §K102.3.1).
Individual flat-fee electrical permits: $150 residential, $300 commercial (adopted July 1, 2025).

Frequently asked questions

Is a permit required for solar panels in Gilbert?: No — solar PV systems installed by an Arizona licensed contractor are exempt from permit per Town of Gilbert's local amendment to IBC §105.2 (item 16). This same exemption covers like-for-like replacements of gas and electric water heating systems/appliances and HVAC equipment replacements by AZ licensed contractors.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.

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 Gilbert building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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