Residential Solar Permitting

City of Gardena Solar App+ Program

Contractors are able to use SolarAPP+ for rooftop solar permitting for single-family dwellings in the City of Gardena.

If you are a contractor and would like to complete a residential solar project, please obtain the SolarAPP+ Approval ID from https://solarapp.nrel.gov/. You will then be directed to our Trakit Portal to complete the permit process.

What is SolarAPP+:

It’s an automated online application that assists with expediting the permitting process of new residential rooftop solar for single-family dwellings.

Why use SolarAPP+:

  • Quickly obtain a residential solar permit
  • Lower your costs, including three free revisions
  • Pay for the permit fees online

As a result, SolarAPP+ lowers the cost and expedites solar installations, encouraging property owners to invest in generating renewable and sustainable energy.

SolarAPP+ Eligibility:

Only projects that conform to this list below are eligible to use the SolarAPP+ permit process for instant permitting. All other solar/PV installations require a regular Building Permit.

Projects Eligible for Solar App+ Permit Processing:

  • Residential solar projects

SolarAPP+ Information:

Please watch https://youtu.be/xKhX_UAT8YQ for the SolarAPP+ introduction and Technical Demonstration:

For Frequently asked questions on Solar APP+, please visit:  https://help.solar-app.org/collection/31-general-questions .