SolarAPP+ Pilot Program

Post September 28, 2023

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.

Automated Solar Plan Review

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.

Using SolarAPP+

Step 1: 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

Step 2: 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.

Step 3: 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).

Step 4: 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

SolarAPP+ Revisions

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.