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Solar Panel Permit in Salt Lake City, Utah

Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems in Salt Lake City. SLC charges a flat fee by system size in kW, distinct from the standard valuation-based building permit fee.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Rooftop solar panel installation
  • Ground-mounted solar array installation
  • Battery storage system installation (requires separate electrical permit for wiring)
  • Electrical service upgrade for solar interconnection

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Fee schedule

Solar Panel Permit — 0 to 5 kWSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34 (Solar Panel Permit Fee table, p.21)
$258
Solar Panel Permit — 6 to 10 kWSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$451
Solar Panel Permit — 11 to 50 kWSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$515
Solar Panel Permit — 51 to 100 kWSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$1,159

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Salt Lake City building department
~5–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before energizing

  2. 2

    Final / Structural

    Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, and electrical connections verified

See the full Salt Lake City inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Salt Lake City has a fixed-rate solar permit fee schedule (by system kW), not the standard valuation-based building permit fee — the Ord. 2025-34 fee schedule lists four size tiers.
  • Rocky Mountain Power interconnection approval is required before the system can be energized — obtain this in parallel with the SLC permit.
  • The 2023 NEC (adopted statewide) governs solar electrical installations; confirm fire department access pathway requirements with SLC Building Services.
  • A separate electrical permit may be required for the wiring/inverter portion depending on project scope — confirm with SLC Building Services at (801) 535-7155.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Salt Lake City requires a solar panel permit for all rooftop and ground-mounted PV installations. The fee is based on system size: $258 (0–5 kW), $451 (6–10 kW), $515 (11–50 kW), or $1,159 (51–100 kW) per the Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ord. 2025-34).

Per the SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ord. 2025-34), solar panel permit fees are: $258 for systems 0–5 kW, $451 for 6–10 kW, $515 for 11–50 kW, and $1,159 for 51–100 kW. This is a flat fee by system size, not valuation-based.

Plan review for a solar panel permit in Salt Lake City typically runs 5–14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Salt Lake City Building Services at (801) 535-7968.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Solar Site Plan / Roof Plan; Electrical Single-Line Diagram; Structural Analysis; Equipment Specifications. Depending on your project, Salt Lake City may also ask for: Interconnection Agreement. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Salt Lake City requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar panel permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final / Structural. Schedule each through Salt Lake City Building Services ((801) 535-7968).

Apply through Salt Lake City Building Services at 451 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Phone: (801) 535-7968, email: permits@slcgov.com. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.slc.gov/buildingservices/.

Salt Lake City, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle; Appendix AQ of the 2021 International Residential Code — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(c); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); NOTE (verified 2026-07-16): The 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC took effect 2026-07-01 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, superseding the 2021 editions that governed through 2026-06-30. The 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC were NOT changed by this cycle. Confirmed directly against the version of § 15A-2-103 effective 7/1/2026 (superseded 1/1/2027) at le.utah.gov; the next scheduled version (1/1/2027) carries identical code editions, so this entry is not expected to go stale before then.. Local amendments apply — see the Salt Lake City overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.

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

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