Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit in Prescott Valley, Arizona

Prescott Valley requires a residential solar photovoltaic (pv) permit for: Site plan locating all PV equipment on the drawing: PV array, combiner/junction boxes, disconnects, inverters, meter and service panel/tie-in locations, general structure footprint and property-line relation, and a roof plan showing location and physical size of all PV panels, b-vents, attic vents, and plumbing vents; Manufacturer's specification sheets (cut sheets) with UL listing information for the PV panels, connection boxes, and PV inverter(s); Complete 3-line electrical diagram specifying system size (DC-STC nameplate rating), module manufacturer/model/specs (VOC, VMP, ISC, IMP), array specs with temperature-corrected max VOC, number of strings, string fuse rating, conductor sizing, grounding, overcurrent protection/disconnects, inverter specs, and grid interconnection details (AC load panel back-feed breaker rating, bus-bar/main breaker rating, line/load side tap); Mounting/racking system details: manufacturer's spec sheets with roof calculations designed for 115 mph wind speed, Exposure Category C, and 30 psf roof snow load per IRC R324.4.1/R324.4.1.1, including fastener type/size/spacing, OR an Arizona-stamped engineer's verification letter if a custom racking system does not span three or more trusses/rafters; Structural information: size/type/spacing of roof framing members, roof sheathing type/thickness, number of roofing material layers, and whether the array is flush- or tilt-mounted; Any photovoltaic system 12 kW DC or larger must be stamped by an Arizona-registered engineer; APS (Arizona Public Service) residential service meter location requirements apply for grid interconnection. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Prescott Valley Development Services Department — Building Safety / Permitting at 928-759-3050 (Development Services main); 928-759-5535 (Permitting); 928-759-3060 (Inspection scheduling/IVR) before starting work.

In Prescott Valley, the published Building Permit Fee — Based on Total Valuation (system cost) is: Same six-tier Total Valuation schedule as new residential construction ($26.75 minimum at $1-$500 valuation, scaling per the valuation brackets). Additional published fees: Electrical Permit Fee (in addition to Building Permit Fee) — Greater of $32.10 or $0.04 per square foot. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Solar PV is not separately itemized in the Town's plan-review turnaround document, so review is governed by the Town's A.R.S. § 9-835 Required Timeframe Posting: 30 days for administrative completeness, 60 days for substantive review after completeness, and no greater than 90 days total from submittal to final approval or denial.

You'll need: Solar Application; Solar Submittal Information / Solar Submittal Requirements. Depending on your project, Prescott Valley may also ask for: Arizona-Stamped Engineer's Verification Letter. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Prescott Valley requires 2 inspection(s) for a residential solar photovoltaic (pv) permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final. Schedule each through Town of Prescott Valley Development Services Department — Building Safety / Permitting (928-759-3050 (Development Services main); 928-759-5535 (Permitting); 928-759-3060 (Inspection scheduling/IVR)).

Apply through Town of Prescott Valley Development Services Department — Building Safety / Permitting at 7501 E. Skoog Blvd. (Civic Center), Prescott Valley, AZ 86314. Phone: 928-759-3050 (Development Services main); 928-759-5535 (Permitting); 928-759-3060 (Inspection scheduling/IVR), email: permitting@prescottvalley-az.gov (permit applications); devserv@prescottvalley-az.gov (general Development Services). Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Development Services Counter payment window 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; permit pickup 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Applications are submitted through the Town's GoPost ePlan online portal (gopost-prescottvalley.eplansoftreview.com); walk-in/paper submittal is not the standard path.. Official information: https://www.prescottvalley-az.gov/departments/development_services/permit_center.php.

Prescott Valley, Arizona has adopted: Arizona has NO statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-jurisdiction authority under state enabling statutes (A.R.S. Title 9 for municipalities). The Town of Prescott Valley runs its own Development Services Department and independently adopts and administers its own construction codes under Chapter 7 (Building Regulations) of the Town Code; it does not defer permitting to Yavapai County. Source: Town of Prescott Valley Development Services Department page and 2018 Code Design Requirements memo (Building Safety - Plans Examination, Senior Certified Plans Examiner Russ Harsh).; 2018 International Building Code (IBC), as published by the International Code Council, adopted by the Town of Prescott Valley effective January 1, 2020, under Chapter 7 of the Town Code, with Town amendments. Source: Town of Prescott Valley Development Services Department page (prescottvalley-az.gov) and 2018 Code Design Requirements memo.; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), adopted effective January 1, 2020, with Town amendments. Source: 2018 Code Design Requirements memo, Town of Prescott Valley Development Services Department — Building Safety, Plans Examination.; 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted effective January 1, 2020. Source: 2018 Code Design Requirements memo.; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted effective January 1, 2020. Source: 2018 Code Design Requirements memo.; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted effective January 1, 2020. Source: 2018 Code Design Requirements memo.; 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), as published by the National Fire Protection Association, adopted effective January 1, 2020 (one code cycle behind the 2018 ICC set, consistent with the NEC's separate 3-year publication cycle). Source: 2018 Code Design Requirements memo.; 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), Residential Only — the Town has NOT adopted a newer IECC edition; the 2006 edition remains the current residential energy code baseline as of this review. Source: 2018 Code Design Requirements memo (explicitly lists '2006 International Energy Conservation Code (Residential Only)').; ANSI A117.1-2009 American National Standard (Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities) and the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design are adopted as the Town's accessibility standards. Source: 2018 Code Design Requirements memo.; As of this review, the Town has NOT adopted the 2024 ICC code suite. The Town's own Permit Center document library includes a form titled 'Acknowledging 2024 ICC Codes Not Yet Adopted,' confirming the 2018-cycle codes listed above remain current and in force; applicants must sign this acknowledgment on certain submittals. Source: Town of Prescott Valley Permit Center page (Acknowledging 2024 ICC Codes Not Yet Adopted.pdf).; Manufactured/mobile homes 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; the Town issues its own separate Manufactured/Mobile Home permit for placement, foundation/tie-down, and site improvements (listed among the Town's Building Permit categories). Source: Town of Prescott Valley Permit Center page (Manufactured Mobile Permit Application.pdf).. Local amendments apply — see the Prescott Valley overview page for the full list.

Yes, if the system is 12 kW DC or larger, or if a custom racking system fails to span three or more trusses/rafters, an Arizona-stamped engineer's verification is required per the Town's Solar Submittal Requirements.