Solar PV Permit in Arvada, Colorado

Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems on residential and commercial structures in Arvada. Reviewed against the currently adopted 2023 NEC, plus Arvada's wind (136/150 Vult), snow (30 psf), and Exposure C design criteria.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

Required documents

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Solar Permit Fee — Residential$50.00City of Arvada Solar permit page, current published flat fee
Solar Permit Fee — CommercialTable 18-1 valuation-based fee, not to exceed $1,000.00City of Arvada Solar permit page
Plan Review Fee$36.00City of Arvada Solar permit page
Use TaxAssessed on the full system valuation prior to any rebatesCity of Arvada Solar permit page; Arvada Municipal Code § 98-84

Review timeline

07 business days

Arvada’s published plan-review target

Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    New construction projects only

  2. 2

    Rough Framing

    New construction projects only

  3. 3

    Final Building

    Racking attachment and roof penetration sealing verified

  4. 4

    Final Electrical

    All electrical connections and interconnection verified

Tips

Frequently asked questions

How much does a solar permit cost in Arvada?
A residential solar PV permit in Arvada costs a flat $50.00, plus a $36.00 plan review fee and applicable use tax. Commercial solar permits use the Table 18-1 valuation-based fee schedule, capped at a maximum of $1,000.00.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.

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

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