The following options below are available for applying for Solar Photovolatic permits in the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Ways to Apply
A Building Permit is required for all projects that involve alteration of structures, in whole or in part, including, but not limited to, any Architectural, Landscape, Demolition, or Temporary Facilities. The City of Rancho Cucamonga Building and Safety Department has a comprehensive list of all submittal items required for Detached Single-Family Residential, Attached Single-Family Residential, Multi-Family Residential, Accessory Dwelling Units, and Mixed-Use available to view by clicking here.
To apply for a Solar Photovolatic Building Permit, please click here.
Residential solar panel installation contractors in the City of Rancho Cucamonga are able to apply for permits online with the help of SolarAPP+, a web-based application for residential solar energy system installations. This application was developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to automate project plan reviews. Contractors can click here to find out how to become a certified SolarAPP+ installer.
Once the plan review passes and a SolarAPP+ approval id for the project has been received, contractors can apply for a SolarAPP+ permit by clicking here.
NOTE: Single-family and duplex residential projects are only eligible for SolarAPP+. All other projects must be submitted directly through the city's online permit center in option 1 above.