SolarAPP+
Contractors can register or submit approved projects to
For more information on SolarApp+, here are some helpful links:
Before applying for a SolarAPP+ automated solar plan review, projects must follow certain requirements outlined in the Eligibility Checklist. Only projects that conform to this list are eligible to use the automated SolarAPP+ portal for instant permitting. |
Apply for a SolarAPP+ solar permit
- Create an account and login to the Fountain Valley Permit Center.
- Select “+ New Application” and begin filling out the application
- Select “SolarAPP+” for the Project Type.
- Enter the applicable Owner, Applicant and Contractor information.
- Enter the SolarAPP+ ID in the field provided.
- Upload the SolarAPP+ Checklist to the documents area.
- Review your application.
- Pay the required permit fee.
- Digitally sign the permit when you receive an email request to do so.
Inspection requests for SolarAPP+ projects can be scheduled just like any other permit:
- Log into the Fountain Valley Permit Center.
- Click the “Project” button
- Click on the SolarAPP+ permit in your Projects list
- Scroll down and click the blue “Request Inspection” button.
- Fill out the required fields and click the blue “Submit” button.
- Please print a copy of the approved SolarAPP+ Checklist, and any other related documents, and have on site for the inspection.
- To cancel an inspection, please call the Building Division at (714) 593-4429.
Any revisions to a SolarAPP+ permitted project, must first go back through SolarAPP+ approval process on SolarAPP+ webpage. Once a revised Checklist is obtained, along with revised SolarAPP+ ID, the Contractor can then resubmit the Checklist to the Fountain Valley Permit Center. To submit a revision:
- Log into the Fountain Valley Permit Center.
- Click the “Project” button
- Click on the SolarAPP+ permit in your Projects list
- Scroll down and click the blue “Request Plan Check” button
- Upload the revised Checklist and click “Submit”
For help with information provided on this webpage, please email: building.solar@fountainvalley.gov
Building Division - (714) 593-4429
Fountain Valley City Hall
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Building Counter Hours:
Monday- Thursday 7:00am - 5:00pm
Every Other Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm
HELPFUL HANDOUTS
Below are a few SolarAPP+ tutorials for Contractors on how to submit various types of solar projects through SolarAPP+ website. Additionally, there is a PDF tutorial on how to submit a revised project through SolarAPP+ and the Fountain Valley Permit Center.
SolarAPP+ help
Electrical Microinverters
Electrical String with DC
Electrical String without DC
Input Example Relating to Current Carrying Conductors
Revision Process