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Solar PV Installation Permit in Monticello, Utah

Monticello's Consolidated Fee Schedule (as of 04/14/2026, Ordinance 2026-06) does not publish a distinct solar/photovoltaic (PV) fee line item, and the city has no general electrical-trade permit category — only a single valuation-based Building Permit Fee and a flat $65.00 Building Inspection Fee. A full-text search of the complete fee schedule PDF found zero mentions of 'solar,' 'photovoltaic,' or 'PV' anywhere in its Building Permit Fees, Miscellaneous Items, or Planning & Zoning Fees sections. Rooftop or ground-mounted solar PV installations in Monticello are therefore permitted and charged through the same valuation-based Building Permit used for all other construction — consistent with the fact that Monticello's fee schedule likewise has no standalone electrical, plumbing, or mechanical trade-permit fee line. The electrical portion of any PV installation must comply with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), including Article 690 (Solar Photovoltaic Systems), adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103.

Verified 2026-07-21 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Installation of a rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system at a residential or commercial property in Monticello
  • Building Permit Application submitted to the Monticello City Building Official — Monticello's Consolidated Fee Schedule contains no separate solar/PV or general electrical-trade fee line item, so solar installations are billed under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table used for all other construction
  • Electrical work must comply with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted statewide effective 07/01/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, which includes Article 690 (Solar Photovoltaic Systems) requirements
  • Installing contractor must hold a current Utah Contractor license in the applicable trade, per the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act, unless the work is performed by an owner-builder on a personal, non-commercial single-family residence Owner-builderContractor
  • Property must be deeded in the applicant's name and recorded in the San Juan County Recorder's Office before permit issuance (or a notarized statement from the legal owner granting permission), per Monticello's standard building-permit prerequisite

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same table used for all construction; no solar-specific line item)Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule (signed ordinance dated 04/14/2026, ordinance 2026-06), retrieved from monticelloutah.org/media/Consolidated%20fee%20Schedule/signed-ordinance-2026-06-consolidated-fee-schedule-update.pdf — full document text extracted and searched directly (2026-07-21) for 'solar,' 'photovoltaic,' and 'PV'; zero matches found anywhere in the schedule. Solar PV installations are billed on the same valuation table used for residential and commercial construction generally.
$1–$500: $23.50 flat. $501–$2,000: $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each additional $100. $2,001–$25,000: $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000. $25,001–$50,000: $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000. $50,001–$100,000: $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000. $100,001–$500,000: $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000. $1,000,000 and up: $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000.
Building Inspection FeeMonticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'Building Inspection Fee — $65.00.' Applies to the electrical/PV inspection as it does to any other building permit; no PV-specific inspection fee is published.
$65.00
State FeeMonticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'State Fee — 1% of Permit Fee' (statewide building-permit surcharge).
1% of Permit Fee
Residential Plan Review (valuation $5,001 or more)Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'Residential Plan Review (Valuation $5,001 or more) — $130.00.' Applies if the PV installation's construction valuation exceeds $5,000, per the same rule used for any other residential improvement.
$130.00
Minor Residential Plan Review (valuation $5,000 or less)Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'Minor Residential Plan Review (Valuation $5,000 or less) — $50.00.'
$50.00

Review timeline

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Inspection process

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    Building/Electrical Inspection

    Inspection of the installed PV modules, racking, and electrical interconnection (NEC Article 690 compliance) by the Monticello Building Official (Megan Gallegos, Assistant City Manager, 435-587-2271 ext. 15); billed under the flat $65.00 Building Inspection Fee, as no separate PV inspection fee is published.

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

Tips

  • Monticello's Consolidated Fee Schedule (signed ordinance 2026-06, as of 04/14/2026) contains zero mentions of 'solar,' 'photovoltaic,' or 'PV' anywhere in its Building Permit Fees, Miscellaneous Items, or Planning & Zoning Fees sections — confirmed by extracting and full-text-searching the entire fee schedule PDF directly (2026-07-21). Rooftop and ground-mounted solar installations are billed under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table as any other construction, plus the standard flat Building Inspection Fee, State Fee, and Plan Review fee.
  • No Monticello-specific solar/PV or alternative-energy-system zoning ordinance was found in the city's published materials or code library index — unlike some larger Utah cities (e.g., Salt Lake City's small solar energy collection systems ordinance). Confirm with the Building and Zoning office whether any additional zoning review applies to larger ground-mounted arrays.
  • The electrical portion of a solar PV installation must comply with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), including Article 690 (Solar Photovoltaic Systems), adopted statewide effective 07/01/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 — the same NEC edition already cited for all other electrical work in this file.
  • This mirrors Monticello's treatment of EV chargers and standalone electrical/plumbing/mechanical trade work: the city has no separate trade-specific fee schedule, so solar PV, like those other categories, is priced through the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table.

Frequently asked questions

Monticello requires a solar pv installation permit for: Installation of a rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system at a residential or commercial property in Monticello; Building Permit Application submitted to the Monticello City Building Official — Monticello's Consolidated Fee Schedule contains no separate solar/PV or general electrical-trade fee line item, so solar installations are billed under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table used for all other construction; Electrical work must comply with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted statewide effective 07/01/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, which includes Article 690 (Solar Photovoltaic Systems) requirements; Installing contractor must hold a current Utah Contractor license in the applicable trade, per the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act, unless the work is performed by an owner-builder on a personal, non-commercial single-family residence; Property must be deeded in the applicant's name and recorded in the San Juan County Recorder's Office before permit issuance (or a notarized statement from the legal owner granting permission), per Monticello's standard building-permit prerequisite. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Monticello Building and Zoning Department (Office of the Building Official) at (435) 587-2271 before starting work.

No. Monticello's Consolidated Fee Schedule does not publish a distinct solar/PV permit type or fee line item — a full-text search of the entire fee schedule PDF found no mention of 'solar,' 'photovoltaic,' or 'PV.' Solar installations are permitted and charged through the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table used for all other construction, plus the flat $65.00 Building Inspection Fee, the 1% State Fee, and the applicable Plan Review fee.

Monticello does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Monticello Building and Zoning Department (Office of the Building Official) at (435) 587-2271 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (iworq Citizen Portal). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Monticello requires 1 inspection(s) for a solar pv installation permit, in order: Building/Electrical Inspection. Schedule each through City of Monticello Building and Zoning Department (Office of the Building Official) ((435) 587-2271).

Apply through City of Monticello Building and Zoning Department (Office of the Building Official) at 17 N 100 E, Monticello, UT 84535. Phone: (435) 587-2271, email: megang@monticelloutah.org. Office hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Official information: https://www.monticelloutah.org/departments/buildingandzoning.

Monticello, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — statewide construction code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026. Monticello's own Building and Zoning page does not enumerate specific code editions; the city administers the statewide State Construction Code with no locally-published deviation found, so the current statutory statewide editions are cited directly.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix AQ — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026 (IRC edition unchanged from the prior 2023-2026 cycle).; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n), effective 07/01/2026.. Local amendments apply — see the Monticello overview page for the full list.

The electrical portion of a PV system must comply with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), including Article 690 (Solar Photovoltaic Systems), which Utah has adopted statewide effective 07/01/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103. Monticello has not published any additional city-specific solar ordinance.

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