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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit in Goodyear, Arizona

Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mount solar photovoltaic systems in Goodyear. Reviewed against the 2018 IRC/IBC, 2017 NEC, and the City's SolarAPP+ instant-permitting program. Residential Solar Photovoltaic (including energy storage units) has its own dedicated Residential Fees line item; SolarAPP+ submittals receive same-day (0/0) review per the Review Times page.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Solar PV permit required for grid-tied and off-grid photovoltaic installations, governed by the 2018 IRC/IBC and 2017 NEC (Article 690/705 interconnection requirements) as adopted by the City of Goodyear
  • Solar Permit submitted through SolarAPP+ receives instant/same-day plan review (0 days prescreen, 0 days department review) per the City's Review Times page
  • Residential Solar Photovoltaic (Including Energy Storage Unit): $83 per permit/energy storage unit, $55 base/de-rate, $102 application
  • Commercial/non-residential Photovoltaic: 65% of permit fee for plan review, plus 15% of contract valuation applied to Table 1-A for the permit fee, $86 Planning and Zoning, $102 Application

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Fee schedule

Residential Solar Photovoltaic (including Energy Storage Unit)City of Goodyear Development Services Fee Schedule, Residential Fees
$83 per Permit/Energy Storage Unit + $55 Base/De-rate + $102 Application
Commercial/Non-Residential PhotovoltaicCity of Goodyear Development Services Fee Schedule, Commercial Fees
65% of Permit Fee (Plan Review) + 15% of Contract Valuation applied to Table 1-A (Permit) + $86 Planning and Zoning + $102 Application

Review timeline

Plan reviewGoodyear’s published plan-review target
0–6 business days

How long did your Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit permit actually take in Goodyear?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before energizing

  2. 2

    Final

    Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, and interconnection point verified

See the full Goodyear inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • A Solar Permit submitted through SolarAPP+ receives instant (0 business day) prescreen and department review per the Review Times page — the fastest permitting path in the City's schedule.
  • Standard (non-SolarAPP+) Residential Photovoltaic instead targets 5/6/6 business days per the Review Times page.
  • Energy storage units are billed per unit under the same $83/permit line as the solar PV system itself.

Frequently asked questions

Goodyear requires a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit for: Solar PV permit required for grid-tied and off-grid photovoltaic installations, governed by the 2018 IRC/IBC and 2017 NEC (Article 690/705 interconnection requirements) as adopted by the City of Goodyear; Solar Permit submitted through SolarAPP+ receives instant/same-day plan review (0 days prescreen, 0 days department review) per the City's Review Times page; Residential Solar Photovoltaic (Including Energy Storage Unit): $83 per permit/energy storage unit, $55 base/de-rate, $102 application; Commercial/non-residential Photovoltaic: 65% of permit fee for plan review, plus 15% of contract valuation applied to Table 1-A for the permit fee, $86 Planning and Zoning, $102 Application. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Goodyear Development Services — Building Safety Division at 623-932-3910 before starting work.

In Goodyear, the published Residential Solar Photovoltaic (including Energy Storage Unit) is: $83 per Permit/Energy Storage Unit + $55 Base/De-rate + $102 Application. Additional published fees: Commercial/Non-Residential Photovoltaic — 65% of Permit Fee (Plan Review) + 15% of Contract Valuation applied to Table 1-A (Permit) + $86 Planning and Zoning + $102 Application. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Goodyear's published plan-review target for a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit is 0–6 business days.

You'll need: Solar Permit Application (SolarAPP+ or standard). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Goodyear requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final. Schedule each through City of Goodyear Development Services — Building Safety Division (623-932-3910).

Apply through City of Goodyear Development Services — Building Safety Division at 1900 N. Civic Square, 2nd Floor, Goodyear, AZ 85395. Phone: 623-932-3910, email: buildingsafety@goodyearaz.gov. Office hours: Development Center, 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, AZ 85395; general Development Services line 623-932-3910; development counter/fee questions 623-932-3004 option 2; project fee estimate requests developmentcounter@goodyearaz.gov. Official information: https://www.goodyearaz.gov/government/departments/engineering-development-services/development-services/building-safety-division/currently-adopted-building-codes.

Goodyear, Arizona has adopted: Arizona has no mandatory statewide building code for general construction — the state legislature does not adopt a single edition binding all municipalities; each Arizona city/town or county adopts and amends its own building code by ordinance (contrast with counties, which are directed by A.R.S. Title 11 to adopt at least the most recent edition or the immediately preceding edition of the ICC codes for unincorporated areas). The City of Goodyear operates its own Development Services / Building Safety Division and administers its own adopted codes and permitting program within city limits — it does not defer to Maricopa County. Source: City of Goodyear Building Safety Division, Currently Adopted Building Codes page.; 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019. Source: City of Goodyear Currently Adopted Building Codes page; 2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (IRC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019, plus City of Goodyear Residential Design Standards (Table 301.2(1)); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019; 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019 (Arizona municipalities generally use the IPC rather than the Uniform Plumbing Code); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019; 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019; City Code Fire Code amendments codified at Section 5-2-1 (International Fire Code Adopted); 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) — City of Goodyear (Goodyear retains the 2017 NEC rather than a later edition as of this review); ICC A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities — American National Standards Institute / International Code Council; 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design — U.S. Department of Justice; NFPA 99 (2018 Edition), Standard for Health Care Facilities Code — National Fire Protection Association; Technical Building Codes amendments codified at City Code Section 9-1-1 ('Adoption by reference'). Source: City of Goodyear Currently Adopted Building Codes page (Building Safety Division). Local amendments apply — see the Goodyear overview page for the full list.

Solar permits submitted through SolarAPP+ receive instant review — 0 business days for both prescreen and department review — per the City of Goodyear's Review Times page (updated 2/12/2026). Standard (non-SolarAPP+) residential photovoltaic permits target 5 business days for prescreen and 6 business days for department review.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

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