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Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit in Peoria, Arizona

A separate electrical/building permit is required for residential (single-family) solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in Peoria. Permit submittals are made online at devservices.peoriaaz.gov using a completed 400S – Solar Permit Application along with one set of plans and all supporting documentation. Solar submittals with all required documents are expedited with a 7 business-day first-submittal turnaround. PV systems not exceeding a maximum PV breaker of 40 amps may be eligible for over-the-counter plan review — contact OTC.building@peoriaaz.gov. A separate permit is required for any panel upgrade, new solar-ready panel, or de-rate of panels.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Submit online at devservices.peoriaaz.gov with a completed 400S – Solar Permit Application (Handout 400S) and one (1) set of plans with all supporting documentation
  • Installer must visually inspect trusses for pre-existing damage; if damage is noted, a structural engineer's repair design must be submitted with the application
  • Provide roof plans showing location of PV installation; structural engineering analysis is required if panels exceed 5 lbs./sq ft or 40 lbs. point load, or if trusses are constructed with less than 2x4 dimensional lumber
  • Provide cut sheets and mounting details for racks per roof covering type, including point-of-attachment locations and loads
  • Provide electrical one-line or three-line diagram (showing phases, neutral, and ground); ungrounded systems must note 'Ungrounded' on plans
  • Provide cut sheet and listing for inverter (DC to AC); inverters must be UL listed 1741 per 2018 IRC Section R324.3.1
  • PV panels/modules must be UL listed 1703 per 2018 IRC Section R902.4
  • Arc-Fault Circuit Protection (DC) required per 2017 NEC Article 690.11; Rapid Shutdown required per 2017 NEC Article 690.12
  • PV equipment must be installed per NEC 690 and posted with required warnings, signage, and plaques per NEC 705-10, 690-13(B) & 690-56
  • A separate 400M permit application is required for any panel upgrade, new solar-ready panel, or de-rate, along with manufacturer specifications, load calculations, and panel schedule

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Fee schedule

Residential Solar PV permitPeoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025 — 'Residential Solar Photovoltaic Permit: 40 Amp Circuit or less/8K or less: $184'.
$184 for systems with 40-amp circuit or less / 8kW or less
Residential Solar De-Rate permitPeoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025 — 'Residential Solar De-Rate Permit: 40 Amp Circuit/over 8K: $115'.
$115 for 40-amp circuit / over 8kW
Re-inspection feePeoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025.
$230 per re-inspection

Review timeline

Plan reviewPeoria’s published plan-review target
7–7 business days

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Inspection process

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    Solar PV Inspection

    Inspection of PV installation including panel attachment, electrical one-line compliance, inverter installation per UL 1741, rapid shutdown per NEC 690.12, arc-fault protection per NEC 690.11, and all required signage and plaques per NEC 705 and 690.

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

Tips

  • Solar PV submittals with all required documents are expedited to a 7 business-day first-submittal turnaround per Peoria's published plan review timelines.
  • PV systems not exceeding a 40-amp maximum PV breaker may be eligible for over-the-counter review — contact OTC.building@peoriaaz.gov; advance submittal (minimum 24 hours before appointment) is required.
  • Peoria requires both UL listing 1703 for panels and UL listing 1741 for inverters.
  • Rapid Shutdown per 2017 NEC Article 690.12 is mandatory for all residential PV installations.
  • A separate 400M permit is required for any panel upgrade, de-rate, or new solar-ready panel — submit with load calculations and panel schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Peoria requires a residential solar photovoltaic (pv) permit for: Submit online at devservices.peoriaaz.gov with a completed 400S – Solar Permit Application (Handout 400S) and one (1) set of plans with all supporting documentation; Installer must visually inspect trusses for pre-existing damage; if damage is noted, a structural engineer's repair design must be submitted with the application; Provide roof plans showing location of PV installation; structural engineering analysis is required if panels exceed 5 lbs./sq ft or 40 lbs. point load, or if trusses are constructed with less than 2x4 dimensional lumber; Provide cut sheets and mounting details for racks per roof covering type, including point-of-attachment locations and loads; Provide electrical one-line or three-line diagram (showing phases, neutral, and ground); ungrounded systems must note 'Ungrounded' on plans; Provide cut sheet and listing for inverter (DC to AC); inverters must be UL listed 1741 per 2018 IRC Section R324.3.1; PV panels/modules must be UL listed 1703 per 2018 IRC Section R902.4; Arc-Fault Circuit Protection (DC) required per 2017 NEC Article 690.11; Rapid Shutdown required per 2017 NEC Article 690.12; PV equipment must be installed per NEC 690 and posted with required warnings, signage, and plaques per NEC 705-10, 690-13(B) & 690-56; A separate 400M permit application is required for any panel upgrade, new solar-ready panel, or de-rate, along with manufacturer specifications, load calculations, and panel schedule. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Peoria Development & Engineering Department — Building Development at 623-773-7225 before starting work.

In Peoria, the published Residential Solar PV permit is: $184 for systems with 40-amp circuit or less / 8kW or less. Additional published fees: Residential Solar De-Rate permit — $115 for 40-amp circuit / over 8kW; Re-inspection fee — $230 per re-inspection. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Peoria's published plan-review target for a residential solar photovoltaic (pv) permit is 7–7 business days.

You'll need: 400S – Solar Permit Application (Handout 400S). Depending on your project, Peoria may also ask for: 235 – Residential Solar Photovoltaic Systems (Handout 235, Rev. 08/23). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Peoria requires 1 inspection(s) for a residential solar photovoltaic (pv) permit, in order: Solar PV Inspection. Schedule each through City of Peoria Development & Engineering Department — Building Development (623-773-7225).

Apply through City of Peoria Development & Engineering Department — Building Development at 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345. Phone: 623-773-7225, email: building.applications@peoriaaz.gov. Office hours: Monday – Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Fridays and holidays); Building inspectors available Monday – Thursday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Official information: https://www.peoriaaz.gov/business/development-services/plan-review-and-permits.

Peoria, Arizona has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Accessible Guidelines (ADAAG) — referenced for applicable projects; 2010 NFPA 13D — residential fire sprinkler systems (referenced in custom home requirements). Local amendments apply — see the Peoria overview page for the full list.

Submit a completed 400S – Solar Permit Application with one set of plans (including roof plan, electrical one-line diagram, cut sheets for inverter and panels, and mounting details) online at devservices.peoriaaz.gov. Solar submittals with complete documents are expedited to a 7 business-day first review. Systems of 40-amp breaker or less cost $184; de-rate permits for over 8kW cost $115. Source: City of Peoria Handout 235 (Rev. 08/23) and Peoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

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

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