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Solar PV / Solar Panel Installation Permit in Unincorporated Kane County, Utah

Kane County does not publish a distinct solar, solar-PV, or photovoltaic installation permit or fee for rooftop/ground-mount residential or commercial systems. The Kane County Building Department FAQ (kane.utah.gov/faq.aspx?TID=17) explicitly lists 'Solar panel install' — alongside water heater replacement, meter base installation, electrical panel replacement, and furnace install/replacement — among the projects requiring a permit, with no separate solar-specific application or fee line described. The county has no standalone Electrical Permit type distinct from the general Building Permit, so a solar-PV installation is processed and fee-assessed under the same valuation-based Building Permit (ICC Current Valuation Data plus a 25% plan check fee and 1% state education fee) documented on this file's other permit entries. This is a distinct process from Kane County Land Use Ordinance (KCLUO) Chapter 24 'Solar Power Plants,' which regulates only utility-scale commercial solar-generation facilities built for wholesale/retail electricity sales (subject to a Conditional Use Permit, siting, setback, and decommissioning-bond requirements) and does not apply to an individual property's rooftop or ground-mount PV system.

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 in unincorporated Kane County — listed as 'Solar panel install' on the Kane County Building Department FAQ's list of projects requiring a permit
  • Compliance with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted statewide by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g), and with the adopted 2024 IBC/IRC structural provisions for roof-mount racking and loads
  • Structural engineering (PE-stamped) may be required per the Kane County Building Department's engineering-requirement FAQ for non-prescriptive roof-mount racking or where the system affects load paths — confirm with the Building Department
  • A utility-scale commercial solar-generation facility (a 'Solar Power Plant' as defined at KCLUO 9-24-2) is NOT covered by this permit type — it instead requires a Conditional Use Permit under KCLUO Chapter 24 and is not allowed in any residential zone (KCLUO 9-24-3(A))
  • Interconnection approval from the serving utility (e.g., Garkane Energy) is required before a grid-tied system can operate — a utility, not county, requirement

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (Valuation-Based)No separate solar-panel or PV-specific fee line item is published. Sourced from the Kane County Building Department's own permit-application document (preserved via dochub.com/fillable-form/103833-kane-county-utah-building-department, mirroring the county-authored form verbatim) and confirmed by the Building Department FAQ's inclusion of 'Solar panel install' among permit-requiring projects with no distinct fee described. Kane County Code § 8-1-3(B) sets fees 'as set by the International Building Code' rather than an itemized county-wide schedule. The county's 2026 Schedule of Fees resolution (R 2026-1, utah.gov/pmn/files/1383549.pdf) is a scanned document; its Building Department section was checked and, consistent with Code § 8-1-3(B), does not itemize building-permit valuation fees by project type (it lists flat fees only for items like the WUI permit, extension, and reinstatement, already documented elsewhere in this file) — no distinct solar line exists there either. Confirm the exact current amount with the Building Department at (435) 644-4985.
Based on ICC Current Valuation Data plus a 25% plan check fee and a 1% state education fee

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Electrical Inspection

    Verification of PV system wiring, disconnects, and grounding for NEC compliance, performed under the general Building Permit inspection process.

  2. 2

    Structural/Roof-Mount Inspection

    Verification of racking attachment and roof penetration flashing where a roof-mount system is installed.

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

Tips

  • Kane County has no separate solar or solar-PV permit type — the Building Department FAQ lists 'Solar panel install' as one of several electrical-type projects (alongside meter base installation and panel replacement) that are processed under the general valuation-based Building Permit.
  • Do not confuse this with KCLUO Chapter 24 'Solar Power Plants' — that chapter regulates only utility-scale commercial solar-generation facilities for wholesale/retail power sales, requires a Conditional Use Permit, and is not allowed in any residential zone. An individual home or business's rooftop/ground-mount PV system is not a 'Solar Power Plant' under county code.
  • A grid-tied system also needs interconnection approval from the serving electric utility before it can be energized — this is separate from, and in addition to, the county building permit.
  • The county's 2026 Schedule of Fees resolution (R 2026-1) is a scanned PDF; its Building Department section itemizes only flat fees (WUI permit, extension, reinstatement) and does not break out building-permit valuation fees by project type, matching the treatment already documented for this file's EV-charger-permit entry.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Kane County requires a solar pv / solar panel installation permit for: Installation of a rooftop or ground-mount solar photovoltaic (PV) system at a residential or commercial property in unincorporated Kane County — listed as 'Solar panel install' on the Kane County Building Department FAQ's list of projects requiring a permit; Compliance with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted statewide by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g), and with the adopted 2024 IBC/IRC structural provisions for roof-mount racking and loads; Structural engineering (PE-stamped) may be required per the Kane County Building Department's engineering-requirement FAQ for non-prescriptive roof-mount racking or where the system affects load paths — confirm with the Building Department; A utility-scale commercial solar-generation facility (a 'Solar Power Plant' as defined at KCLUO 9-24-2) is NOT covered by this permit type — it instead requires a Conditional Use Permit under KCLUO Chapter 24 and is not allowed in any residential zone (KCLUO 9-24-3(A)); Interconnection approval from the serving utility (e.g., Garkane Energy) is required before a grid-tied system can operate — a utility, not county, requirement. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Kane County Building Department at (435) 644-4985 before starting work.

In Unincorporated Kane County, the published Building Permit Fee (Valuation-Based) is: Based on ICC Current Valuation Data plus a 25% plan check fee and a 1% state education fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Unincorporated Kane County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Kane County Building Department at (435) 644-4985 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Kane County Building Permit Application; PV System Plans/Specifications. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Kane County may also ask for: Structural Calculations / Engineering; Contractor License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Kane County requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar pv / solar panel installation permit, in order: Electrical Inspection, Structural/Roof-Mount Inspection. Schedule each through Kane County Building Department ((435) 644-4985).

Apply through Kane County Building Department at 76 North Main Street, Kanab, UT 84741. Phone: (435) 644-4985, email: bldins@kane.utah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Official information: https://kane.utah.gov/165/Building-Department.

No. Kane County does not publish a distinct solar or solar-PV permit or fee. The Kane County Building Department FAQ lists 'Solar panel install' among the projects requiring a permit, and it is processed and fee-assessed under the same valuation-based Building Permit used for other construction and electrical work — the ICC Current Valuation Data plus a 25% plan check fee and 1% state education fee.

No. KCLUO Chapter 24 'Solar Power Plants' applies only to utility-scale commercial facilities built for wholesale or retail electricity sales, and requires a Conditional Use Permit with siting, setback, and decommissioning-bond requirements; it is not allowed in residential zones. An individual property's rooftop or ground-mount solar-PV system is a standard Building Permit matter, not a 'Solar Power Plant.'

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

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