How do I permit residential solar in Phoenix?

Submit your design to SolarAPP+ for code-compliance review, then apply for the permit through the SHAPE PHX online portal entering your SolarAPP+ approval ID. Email the approved documents, three-line diagram, and plot plan to pdd.records@phoenix.gov, then schedule your inspection. Fixed-fee options range from $293 (no plan review, 1 inspection) to $780 (plan review, 3 inspections). The Phoenix Fire Department requires a separate PV/battery permit. Source: City of Phoenix SolarAPP/Photovoltaic Projects page and PDD Fee Schedule.

Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit — SolarAPP+ in Phoenix, Arizona

The City of Phoenix accepts SolarAPP+ approved designs for application and permitting of residential rooftop photovoltaic (PV) projects. SolarAPP+ is a third-party software program used to verify code compliance for residential PV. After obtaining a SolarAPP+ approval, the applicant applies for the permit through the SHAPE PHX online permit portal, enters the SolarAPP+ approval ID, emails the approved documents (three-line diagram and plot plan) to PDD, then schedules an inspection. Phoenix also offers fixed-fee PV permit options. Note: the Phoenix Fire Department requires a separate permit for photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

Must be an Arizona licensed contractor
Residential (single-family or duplex residence) rooftop installations only
Structure supporting the PV system must be a legal, permitted, code-compliant structure
No battery storage; no ballasted or ground-mounted systems
Not located within a Historic Preservation district or a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area
Technical limits: no existing PV/energy storage; no panel upgrades or derating; PV roof loading not to exceed 4 psf dead load; 400-amp maximum electrical service, single phase only; maximum of 2 DC strings in parallel; if using microinverters, one module per microinverter; only one module type; up to two inverter types (string) or one inverter type (microinverter)
Submit the proposed design to SolarAPP+ for review, then apply through the SHAPE PHX online permit portal entering the SolarAPP+ approval ID
Email the SolarAPP+ approved document and uploads (manufacturer spec sheets), three-line diagram, and plot plan to pdd.records@phoenix.gov with the PDD permit number and property address in the subject line

Required documents

Req
SolarAPP+ approval (approval ID + approved checklist)
SolarAPP+ approved design and approval ID; a processing fee is assessed by SolarAPP+ for use of their product
Req
Three-line diagram and plot plan
Emailed to pdd.records@phoenix.gov; the SolarAPP+ approved checklist, three-line diagram and plot plan must correlate or inspection delays will occur
Opt
Photovoltaic Application (TRT/DOC/00463)
Residential photovoltaic application available on the PDD Residential Applications & Checklists page

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Residential Solar PV — Fixed Fee Options	Option A (Over-the-Counter Review): $780 plan review + 3 inspections; Option B (OTC Review): $585 plan review + 2 inspections; Option C (No Plan Review): $488 administrative fee + 2 inspections; Option D (OTC Review): $390 plan review + 1 inspection; Option E (No Plan Review): $293 administrative fee + 1 inspection	PDD Fee Schedule — Building Safety Miscellaneous Fees, Residential Solar Photovoltaic System Permits (Ordinance G-7465). Firms must qualify for fixed-fee options through a PDD-developed process.
Non-Standard Residential Solar PV Permit	Based on Project Valuation (Table A)	PDD Fee Schedule — Building Safety Miscellaneous Fees (Ordinance G-7465)
SolarAPP+ revision / record change	$37.50 record change fee for a revision	City of Phoenix SolarAPP/Photovoltaic Projects page, step 5 (Revisions): after a revised SolarAPP+ approval is emailed to pdd.residential.solarapp@phoenix.gov, "PDD staff will update the existing permit and notify applicant via email of additional fees due for record change ($37.50)." (This $37.50 is stated on the SolarAPP page, not in the PDD Fee Schedule, whose generic permit record-change line is $49.)

Review timeline

~1–5 business days

Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Phoenix building department

Inspection process

1
PV Inspection (scheduled via SHAPE PHX)
After permit issuance, the applicant schedules the inspection by entering the permit number and web inspection key (SolarAPP/Photovoltaic Projects page, step 4). This single PV inspection step is performed once per the number of inspections in the selected fixed-fee option — Options A pays for 3 inspections, B and C for 2, and D and E for 1 (PDD Fee Schedule, Residential Solar Photovoltaic System Permit Fixed Fee Options).

Tips

Phoenix accepts SolarAPP+ approved designs — obtain the SolarAPP+ approval first, then apply through the SHAPE PHX portal entering the approval ID.
The Phoenix Fire Department requires a SEPARATE permit for photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems.
SolarAPP+ eligibility excludes battery storage, ground-mounted/ballasted systems, Historic Preservation districts, and FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas.
Choose a fixed-fee option (A–E) based on whether plan review is needed and how many inspections your project requires.
The SolarAPP+ approved checklist, three-line diagram and plot plan must correlate or inspection delays will occur.

Frequently asked questions

How do I permit residential solar in Phoenix?: Submit your design to SolarAPP+ for code-compliance review, then apply for the permit through the SHAPE PHX online portal entering your SolarAPP+ approval ID. Email the approved documents, three-line diagram, and plot plan to pdd.records@phoenix.gov, then schedule your inspection. Fixed-fee options range from $293 (no plan review, 1 inspection) to $780 (plan review, 3 inspections). The Phoenix Fire Department requires a separate PV/battery permit. Source: City of Phoenix SolarAPP/Photovoltaic Projects page and PDD Fee Schedule.

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

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