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Solar PV Permit (Residential and Non-Residential) in Unincorporated Mohave County, Arizona

Required for photovoltaic (solar) system installations in unincorporated Mohave County. Fees are itemized under a dedicated solar fee ordinance (adopted October 2010) with area-based inspection charges reflecting travel distance across the county's very large service area. Solar construction must also comply with A.R.S. § 11-323.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Solar permit required for residential and non-residential photovoltaic installations; must comply with A.R.S. § 11-323
  • Solar Standardized Plan Review is available for repeat/production-builder solar designs (plan review fee reduced to $15.00 once a plan is standardized)
  • Inspection fee varies by geographic area of the county due to travel distance — confirm your area's rate before applying

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Fee schedule

Solar Permit Issuance FeeMohave County Fee Schedule (Ordinance 2018-02, Residential and Non-Residential Solar Fees). RE-VERIFIED 2026-07-20 by fetching the live 'Mohave County Building Fee Schedule' PDF (Author: Patti Pyland, ModDate 2024-08-09) directly from resources.mohavecounty.us and full-text extracting it — every dollar figure below is an exact match to the live document.
$23.00
Solar Plan Check FeeMohave County Fee Schedule (Ordinance 2018-02). Confirmed 2026-07-20 against the live PDF.
$35.00
Solar Inspection Fee (two inspections per permit) — Area 1: Kingman, Bullhead City, Mohave Valley, Lake Havasu, Golden Valley, Valle VistaMohave County Fee Schedule (Ordinance 2018-02). Other areas range from $83.64 (Dolan Springs/Stockton Hill Rd/Cedar Hills) to $323.56 (Planet Ranch) reflecting inspector travel distance; e.g. Area 2 Colorado City/Beaver Dam $238.92, Area 3 Meadview $126.96, Area 5 Truxton/Hackberry $103.64, Area 6 Golden Shores $93.64, Area 7 Yucca $103.64, Area 8 Wikieup/Bogles Ranch $238.92. All nine area figures confirmed 2026-07-20 against the live PDF, exact match.
$41.32
Solar Automation FeeMohave County Fee Schedule (Ordinance 2018-02). Confirmed 2026-07-20 against the live PDF.
$40.00 if inspection + plan check total exceeds $80.00; otherwise 50% of that combined total
Each additional solar inspection beyond the first twoMohave County Fee Schedule (Ordinance 2018-02). Confirmed 2026-07-20 against the live PDF.
$65.00
Solar standardized plan reviewMohave County Fee Schedule (Ordinance 2018-02), applies once a standardized solar plan is established. Confirmed 2026-07-20 against the live PDF.
$15.00

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Installation Inspection

    First of two included inspections — verify mounting, wiring, and equipment installation per 2017 NEC

  2. 2

    Final

    Second of two included inspections — system fully operational, utility interconnection verified

See the full Unincorporated Mohave County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Two inspections are included in the base solar inspection fee; every inspection beyond that costs an additional $65.00 — get it right the first time to avoid extra trip charges.
  • The inspection fee varies dramatically by geographic area (from about $41 near Kingman/Bullhead City/Lake Havasu to over $320 for remote areas like Planet Ranch) because it reflects the inspector's travel distance across this very large, sparsely populated county — factor this into remote-property solar budgets.
  • If you're a solar installer doing repeat identical installations, the Solar Standardized Plan Review program drops the plan-check-equivalent fee to $15.00 per subsequent permit.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Mohave County requires a solar pv permit (residential and non-residential) for: Solar permit required for residential and non-residential photovoltaic installations; must comply with A.R.S. § 11-323; Solar Standardized Plan Review is available for repeat/production-builder solar designs (plan review fee reduced to $15.00 once a plan is standardized); Inspection fee varies by geographic area of the county due to travel distance — confirm your area's rate before applying. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Mohave County Development Services Department — Building Division at 928-757-0903 before starting work.

Mohave County is one of the largest counties in the continental U.S. by land area. Its Fee Schedule sets a separate solar inspection fee for nine defined geographic areas (from $41.32 near Kingman/Bullhead City to $323.56 for remote Planet Ranch) to reflect the inspector's travel time and distance to the site. Source: Mohave County Fee Schedule Spreadsheet (Ordinance 2018-02), https://resources.mohavecounty.us/file/DevelopmentServices/Building%20Documents/Fee%20Schedule%20Spreadsheet.pdf

Unincorporated Mohave County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Mohave County Development Services Department — Building Division at 928-757-0903 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application Packet (PDF). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Mohave County requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar pv permit (residential and non-residential), in order: Rough-In / Installation Inspection, Final. Schedule each through Mohave County Development Services Department — Building Division (928-757-0903).

Apply through Mohave County Development Services Department — Building Division at 3250 E. Kino Avenue, Kingman, AZ 86409 (mailing: PO Box 7000, Kingman, AZ 86402-7000). Phone: 928-757-0903. Office hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, closed County-designated holidays. Development Services Director: Scott Holtry. Chief Building Official: Trevor Bies. Contact form at https://forms.mohave.gov/Departments/Contact-Development-Services. Note: the Development Services/Building Division office is physically located at 3250 E. Kino Avenue — distinct from the Mohave County Administration Building at 700 W. Beale Street, which houses the Board of Supervisors and other county offices; both addresses appear in county materials and were independently cross-checked to confirm the Building Division's own location.. Official information: https://www.mohave.gov/departments/development-services/building-division/.

Unincorporated Mohave County, Arizona has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by Mohave County Ordinance No. 2021-03 (June 7, 2021), amended through July 15, 2024, for the unincorporated areas of the county per Resolution 2007-249 (adopted May 7, 2007); 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted by Ordinance 2021-03, with Appendices C, E, G, H, J, M, O, P, and Q (Tiny Houses); 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — adopted by Ordinance 2021-03; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted by Ordinance 2021-03; 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted by Ordinance 2021-03; 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), N.F.P.A. 70 — adopted by Ordinance 2021-03; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted by Ordinance 2021-03; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted by Ordinance 2021-03, with Appendix A (Seismic Retrofit Guidelines); 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — adopted by Ordinance 2021-03, with Appendix A (Boarding Standard); 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — adopted by Ordinance 2021-03, with Arizona-specific barrier amendments citing A.R.S. § 36-1681; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted by Ordinance 2021-03; residential energy provisions are NOT taken from IECC but instead from IRC Chapter 11 (RE) Energy Efficiency, 2018 Edition. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Mohave County overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.

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

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