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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit — Tolleson, Arizona · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source: https://www.tolleson.az.gov/739/Permits-Construction
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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit in Tolleson, Arizona
Required for installation of solar photovoltaic systems in Tolleson. Building/electrical scope is billed under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee (2023 NEC governs installation), while the Fire Department separately assesses a flat fee for new PV installations and modifications under its own Fire Code operational-permit schedule.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
When you need this permit
- Permit required for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems, governed by the 2023 NEC as currently adopted by the City for electrical installation requirements
- Building Permit Application and Site Plan/electrical scope documentation required for the Building Division review
- A separate Fire Department operational permit fee applies specifically to new PV installations and PV system modifications, in addition to the Building Division's valuation-based permit
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Fee schedule
Building Permit Fee — Based on ValuationCity of Tolleson Citywide Fee Schedule, Development Services section — applies to the Building Division's review of the PV installation
Same valuation-based table as new construction (see Residential Building Permit fee entry)
Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems — New Installation (Fire Department)City of Tolleson Citywide Fee Schedule, Fire Department section — separate operational permit fee assessed by the Fire Department in addition to the Building Division's permit fee
$200.00
Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems — Modification (Fire Department)City of Tolleson Citywide Fee Schedule, Fire Department section
$100.00
Review timeline
Plan reviewTolleson’s published plan-review target
5–10 business days
Inspection process
- 1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before energizing
- 2
Final
Panel mounting, roof penetration sealing, electrical connections, and interconnection point verified
See the full Tolleson inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- Tolleson has NO dedicated streamlined/same-day residential solar review track comparable to some neighboring West Valley cities — solar PV goes through the City's standard Building Division review process (Development Handbook guidance: 1-2 weeks for residential-scale work) plus a separate Fire Department operational permit ($200 new / $100 modification).
- Budget for BOTH the Building Division's valuation-based permit fee AND the Fire Department's flat PV fee — these are two distinct line items in the Citywide Fee Schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Tolleson requires a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit for: Permit required for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems, governed by the 2023 NEC as currently adopted by the City for electrical installation requirements; Building Permit Application and Site Plan/electrical scope documentation required for the Building Division review; A separate Fire Department operational permit fee applies specifically to new PV installations and PV system modifications, in addition to the Building Division's valuation-based permit. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Tolleson Development Services Department — Building Division at 623-936-7111 before starting work.
Two separate fees apply: the Building Division's valuation-based Building Permit Fee (per the Citywide Fee Schedule's Development Services table) for the electrical/structural installation, plus a flat $200.00 Fire Department fee for a new Solar Photovoltaic Power System installation ($100.00 for a modification to an existing system).
Tolleson's published plan-review target for a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit is 5–10 business days.
You'll need: Building/Electrical Permit Application; PV System Plans. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
Tolleson requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final. Schedule each through City of Tolleson Development Services Department — Building Division (623-936-7111).
Apply through City of Tolleson Development Services Department — Building Division at Tolleson Civic Center, 9055 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353. Phone: 623-936-7111, email: developmentservices@tolleson.az.gov. Office hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (closed Friday - Sunday). Fax 623-936-7117. Permit applications, plans, and licenses may also be submitted through the City's Civic Access online portal. Applications are submitted in person at the Civic Center front counter or via the Civic Access portal; three sets of plans are required for building permit submittal (per the City's Development Procedures handbook).. Official information: https://www.tolleson.az.gov/739/Permits-Construction.
Tolleson, Arizona has adopted: Arizona has NO statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-city/county authority under state enabling statutes (e.g., A.R.S. Title 9 for municipalities). The City of Tolleson independently adopts and administers its own construction codes through its Development Services Department / Building Division. Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page (tolleson.az.gov/739/Permits-Construction).; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), as published by the International Code Council. Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page (tolleson.az.gov/739/Permits-Construction), directly fetched July 2026, listing currently adopted codes.; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), as published by the International Code Council. Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), as published by the International Code Council. Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), as published by the International Code Council. Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), as published by the National Fire Protection Association (one edition behind the 2024 ICC set, consistent with the standard NFPA/ICC publication cycle offset seen across Maricopa County cities). Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page.; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC). Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page.; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page.; 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page.; NOTE ON SUPERSEDED SOURCE: The City's own 'DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES for Building Permits, Plan Review, Zoning Site Plan Review, Re-Zoning, Variances and Diminution of Value Waiver' handbook (rev. 01/22/24) states an older code set ('International Building Code 2018, International Residential Code 2018, International Plumbing Code 2018, International Mechanical Code 2018, National Electrical Code 2017, International Property Maintenance Code 2018, International Fire Code 2018, with no amendments'). This handbook predates the City's current live Permits & Construction webpage, which lists the full 2024 ICC suite (plus 2023 NEC) as currently adopted — the 2024-suite listing on the live official page is treated as authoritative/current since it is the most recently published statement of adopted codes. Source: City of Tolleson Development Handbook (rev. 01/22/24), tolleson.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2456/Development-Handbook, cross-referenced against the live Permits & Construction page.; Manufactured homes, mobile homes, and factory-built buildings are regulated directly by the State of Arizona (A.R.S. § 41-4001 et seq., Arizona Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety / Office of Manufactured Housing) for construction/installation standards; cities issue a separate on-site permit for placement, foundation/tie-down, zoning compliance, and site improvements consistent with standard Arizona practice. Source: City of Tolleson Building Permit Flow description (Development Handbook, rev. 01/22/24) describing the City's general permitting authority over placement/site work.. Local amendments apply — see the Tolleson overview page for the full list.
Sources & verification
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