SolarAPP+ Pilot Program
Licensed Contractors Can Now Submit Through SolarAPP+:
Residential roof-mounted photovoltaic designs for automated review through SolarAPP+; and
An online application for an auto-issued permit.
Before applying for an automated solar plan review and solar permit, projects must follow certain requirements.
Solar APP+ is designed to provide a code-compliance check for the majority of residential, roof-mounted, retrofit photovoltaic systems.
To see which systems are eligible, please refer to the SolarAPP+ Eligibility Checklist. Only projects that conform to this list are eligible to use the automated SolarAPP+ portal for instant permitting.
Eligibility to Use SolarAPP+
Main dwelling rooftop, permitted, residential structures only
No ballasted or ground mounted systems.
Please review the SolarAPP+ Eligibility Checklist for acceptable projects
Licensed Contractors Only
Submit for Automated Review Through SolarApp+
Submit Solar/Photovoltaic design at solarapp.nrel.gov.
Click Login or Register to get started.
Have Contractors license information available to complete this step.
A processing fee will be charged by SolarApp+ NREL.
Apply for Permit
Apply for a permit online via the Redlands Online Public Portal.
Click Login or Register to get started.
Accept the terms of service, then select apply at the top header, then select Solarapp+ (Preapproved).
Click Continue Application and follow the prompts.
Include the SolarAPP+ Approval Document and input the SolarAPP+ approval number to proceed.
Follow the prompts to make payment online, print the provided permit documents.
Revisions (see below Revisions section).
Schedule Your Inspection
Click on the QR code at the top left corner of your job card or go to https://veribook.com/lp/CityOfRedlands
Submit your revision through SolarAPP+ first (solarapp.nrel.gov).
You will be provided with a revised SolarAPP+ Approval Document.
The initial processing fee charged by the SolarAPP+ website covers up to three revisions.
If the scope of the revision makes the project ineligible for use of SolarAPP+, please contact Building & Safety Division to coordinate the revision submittal process.
Details about the SolarApp+ are available in a YouTube instructional video.
How do I make changes to approved SolarAPP+ plans?
How do I submit a project through SolarAPP+?
Contractors Guide: Issues & upcoming improvements
What projects qualify to be submitted in SolarAPP+?
How do I make changes to approved plans?
Contractors Guide: Release notes
What types of systems are not eligible for SolarAPP+ review?
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