Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit in Goodyear, Arizona
VerifiedRequired 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
Required documents
- Required
Solar Permit Application (SolarAPP+ or standard)
Submitted via SolarAPP+ for instant permitting where eligible, or through Accela Citizen Access (ACA) for standard review
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Solar Photovoltaic (including Energy Storage Unit) | $83 per Permit/Energy Storage Unit + $55 Base/De-rate + $102 Application | City of Goodyear Development Services Fee Schedule, Residential 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 | City of Goodyear Development Services Fee Schedule, Commercial Fees |
Review timeline
0–6 business days
Goodyear’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before energizing
- 2
Final
Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, and interconnection point verified
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
- How fast can I get a solar permit in Goodyear?
- 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.
- City of Goodyear Development Services — Building Safety Division — official building department
- Development Services Fee Schedule (PDF, 10/13/2023) | City of Goodyear
- Review Times | City of Goodyear
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.
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