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Solar / Solar-PV Installation Permit in Kanab, Utah

Kanab has no distinct solar or photovoltaic (PV) installation permit type or fee. A direct text search of the Kanab City Building Department page, all three Building FAQ entries (QID 179/182/183), the general Frequently Asked Questions page, Land Use Ordinance Chapter 4, the 2024 Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, and the July 2025 Consolidated Fee Schedule found zero mentions of 'solar' or 'photovoltaic' in any of them. Rooftop/ground-mount solar-PV installation, as electrical/construction work regulated by the city's adopted 2023 NEC and 2024 IBC, is understood to route through the same general Building Permit and CityInspect application documented elsewhere in this file, priced under the same ICC Building Valuation Data Tool formula (or, for smaller retrofit-scale installs on an existing structure, under the Renovation/Remodel line priced by number of required inspections) — no distinct solar fee has been published to confirm or contradict this.

Verified 2026-07-21 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Installation of a rooftop or ground-mount solar photovoltaic (PV) system at a residential or commercial property within Kanab city limits
  • Compliance with the city-adopted 2023 NEC (electrical) and 2024 IBC (structural/roof-mount attachment), per Kanab's Building Codes and Design Criteria page
  • Complete application (see documents) submitted via the CityInspect online portal; review does not begin until the application is complete

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (covers solar-PV installation)Kanab City FAQ QID=183 ("How much will my building permit cost?"); 2024 Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule (https://kanab.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1995) and the July 2025 Consolidated Fee Schedule (https://kanab.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2118) — both fetched and searched directly 2026-07-21 — contain no distinct solar/photovoltaic fee line; solar-PV installation is valued and billed under this same general Building Permit fee formula. Note: the July 2025 schedule adds a new 'Residential Plan Review (1- & 2-Family Dwellings and Townhomes)' line at $150.00/unit not present in the 2024 schedule, which may also apply to a residential solar-PV permit submittal — confirm with the Building Department.
ICC Building Valuation Data × city permit multiplier (0.011 for FY2021-2022, most recent published multiplier), or — for smaller retrofit-scale installs — based on the number of inspections required, per the Renovation/Remodel fee category

Review timeline

Plan reviewKanab’s published plan-review target
Up to 14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Scheduled Inspection (Electrical / Structural)

    Inspections require at least 24 hours' notice and are scheduled within 3 business days after the request is received. Scheduled by calling the Building Department at 435-644-2534. Kanab's own page does not itemize a solar-specific inspection checklist online as of 2026-07-21.

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

Tips

  • Kanab has no distinct solar/PV permit type or fee — the Building Department page, all Building FAQs, Land Use Ordinance Chapter 4, and both the 2024 and July 2025 Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedules were checked directly (2026-07-21) and contain zero mentions of 'solar' or 'photovoltaic.'
  • Solar-PV installation is expected to route through the same general Building Permit and its ICC Building Valuation Data Tool fee formula (new-install-scale projects) or the Renovation/Remodel inspection-count-based fee (smaller retrofit-scale projects) as standard construction/electrical work; confirm directly with the Building Department (435-644-2534) before budgeting.
  • The July 2025 Consolidated Fee Schedule adds a 'Residential Plan Review (1- & 2-Family Dwellings and Townhomes)' fee of $150.00/unit not present in the 2024 schedule — this may apply to a residential solar-PV submittal in addition to the general building permit fee; confirm with the Building Department.

Frequently asked questions

Kanab requires a solar / solar-pv installation permit for: Installation of a rooftop or ground-mount solar photovoltaic (PV) system at a residential or commercial property within Kanab city limits; Compliance with the city-adopted 2023 NEC (electrical) and 2024 IBC (structural/roof-mount attachment), per Kanab's Building Codes and Design Criteria page; Complete application (see documents) submitted via the CityInspect online portal; review does not begin until the application is complete. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Kanab City Building Department at 435-644-2534 before starting work.

No. Kanab's Building Department page, Building FAQs, Land Use Ordinance Chapter 4, and both the 2024 and July 2025 Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedules have no distinct solar/photovoltaic fee line. A solar-PV installation is billed under the same general Building Permit fee (ICC Building Valuation Data Tool × the city's current permit multiplier, or the Renovation/Remodel inspection-count-based fee for smaller retrofits) as standard construction/electrical work.

Kanab's published plan-review target for a solar / solar-pv installation permit is Up to 14 business days.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (CityInspect); Construction/Electrical Plans. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Kanab requires 1 inspection(s) for a solar / solar-pv installation permit, in order: Scheduled Inspection (Electrical / Structural). Schedule each through Kanab City Building Department (435-644-2534).

Apply through Kanab City Building Department at Kanab City Office, 26 North 100 East, Kanab, UT 84741. Phone: 435-644-2534, email: building@kanab.utah.gov. Office hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.. Official information: https://kanab.utah.gov/2152/Building-Department.

Kanab, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including appendices C & J — effective July 1, 2026, per Kanab's Building Codes and Design Criteria page.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendix AQ — effective July 1, 2026.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC).; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC).; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC).; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), issued by the NFPA.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC).; 2024 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (residential).. Local amendments apply — see the Kanab overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-21.

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

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