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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 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Must be an Arizona licensed contractor 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

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Fee schedule

Residential Solar PV — Fixed Fee OptionsPDD 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.
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
Non-Standard Residential Solar PV PermitPDD Fee Schedule — Building Safety Miscellaneous Fees (Ordinance G-7465)
Based on Project Valuation (Table A)
SolarAPP+ revision / record changeCity 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.)
$37.50 record change fee for a revision

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Phoenix building department
~1–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 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).

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

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

Phoenix requires a residential solar photovoltaic (pv) permit — solarapp+ for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department at 602-262-7811 before starting work.

In Phoenix, the published Residential Solar PV — Fixed Fee Options is: 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. Additional published fees: Non-Standard Residential Solar PV Permit — Based on Project Valuation (Table A); SolarAPP+ revision / record change — $37.50 record change fee for a revision. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a residential solar photovoltaic (pv) permit — solarapp+ in Phoenix typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department at 602-262-7811.

You'll need: SolarAPP+ approval (approval ID + approved checklist); Three-line diagram and plot plan. Depending on your project, Phoenix may also ask for: Photovoltaic Application (TRT/DOC/00463). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Phoenix requires 1 inspection(s) for a residential solar photovoltaic (pv) permit — solarapp+, in order: PV Inspection (scheduled via SHAPE PHX). Schedule each through City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department (602-262-7811).

Apply through City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department at 200 West Washington Street, 2nd/3rd Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003. Phone: 602-262-7811, email: pdd@phoenix.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (City business hours), except major holidays. Official information: https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/pdd.html.

Phoenix, Arizona has adopted: 2024 Phoenix Building Construction Code (PBCC) — adopted by Phoenix City Council June 18, 2025, effective August 1, 2025 (Ordinance G-7397); 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix E, with Phoenix amendments (IBC Chapter 1 Administrative Provisions adopted); 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices BA, BB, BF, BG, BI, BJ, BO, CA, CB, CD, CE, CF, NB, and NE, with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices C and E, with Phoenix amendments; 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), including Appendices A, B, C, I and M, with Phoenix amendments; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) — optional; 2022 ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators; 2023 ASME A17.3; 2022 ASME A17.6; 2023 ASME A18.1; ADA: referenced ICC A117.1-2017 as scoped in the amended 2024 IBC, plus the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Local amendments apply — see the Phoenix overview page for the full list.

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 2026-07-16.

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

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