Solar Panel Permits with SolarAPP+

Residential homeowners and solar panel installation contractors in the City of Avenal are now able to apply for permits online with the help of SolarAPP+, a web-based portal for residential solar energy system installations, developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to automate project plan reviews, receive and automated permit, pay fees online, and schedule inspections. 

SolarAPP+ Process

1. Submit for automated review through SolarAPP+.    
   • Register or sign in to SolarAPP+ by clicking here.
   • Submit design
   • Pay $35 administrative fee (per project)
   • Download SolarAPP+ Approval Document
2. Submit SolarAPP+ Permit application to the City.    
   • Register or log in to OpenGov Citizen Services
   • Search for and select the Building Permit Inspectional Services link
   • Complete the online permitting process up to Step 7
   • Attach your SolarAPP+ Approval Document 
   • Complete and submit your permit application.

SolarAPP+ Revisions 

1. Submit for a revision through SolarAPP+ first, you will be provided with a downloadable revised SolarAPP+ Approval Document.
2. You can then upload your new SolarAPP+ Approval Document to the OpenGov Citizens Services portal under your open permit.
   1. Register or log in to OpenGov Citizen Services
   2. Navigate to "My Account" on the top right of your screen
   3. Select the active permit you would like to edit.
   4. Follow the permitting process as before up to Step 7       
   5. Attach your revised SolarAPP+ permit
   6. Attachments will then be reviewed and accepted by our staff.