SolarAPP+
What is SolarAPP+?
SolarAPP+ is an online web portal that automates the plan review and process for issuing permits to qualified licensed contractors to install code-compliant residential photovoltaic (PV) systems or photovoltaic (PV) systems with battery storage.
Step 1: What projects qualify to be submitted in SolarAPP+?
- Only projects that conform to below checklists are eligible to use the automated SolarAPP+ portal for instant permitting:
Step 2: Submit for automated review through SolarAPP+
- Register and submit your design through the SolarAPP+ Webpage.
- A processing fee will be charged by SolarAPP+.
- Download the SolarAPP+ approval document.
Step 3: Apply for Permit
- Apply for a permit online via the City of Milpitas Online Permitting System.
- Click “Apply / New Permit” to get started.
- Register or Login and follow the prompts to start the permit application process.
- Select one of the following Permit Types in the dropdown menu. Complete the application information, upload the SolarAPP+ approval documents and pay for the permit.
- Click on “Print Permit” on Payment Summary page once the permit fee was paid.
Step 4: Schedule Inspection
- Follow the Building Inspection Request Procedures (PDF) to schedule inspection.
What is the procedure for revisions to an issued permit for SolarAPP+?
Changes to the approved design shall be submitted to the City as a revision permit for approval and the procedures depend on the scope of the proposed changes. Below are the steps for submitting revision permit application:
Case 1: Revised project design adheres to the SolarAPP+ PV Eligibility Checklist or SolarAPP+ PV+Battery Storage Eligibility Checklist
Step 1: Submit for automated review through SolarAPP+
- Download the SolarAPP+ approval documents
Step 2: Apply for Revision Permit
- Complete and sign the Revision Permit Application
- Email the completed and signed form along with the SolarAPP+ approval documents to buildingpermitcenter@milpitas.gov with subject line as follows: Revision application for (original issued permit no.) at (site address)
- Provide description of the revisions from the approved permit in the email content.
Step 3: Schedule Inspection
- Follow the Building Inspection Request Procedures to schedule inspection.
Case 2: Revised project design does NOT adhere to the SolarAPP+ eligibility checklists
Step 1: Prepare submittal package of design drawings and documents for plan review
- Due to the change of scope that does not conform to the SolarAPP+ eligibility checklists, complete set of design drawings and documents shall be submitted for review and approval.
- Please review in detail and follow the submittal requirements.
Step 2: Apply for Revision Permit
- Submit your revision application through below online submittal system and select “Revision” in the dropdown menu.
- After you have completed your upload of the submittal package, please click the “Submittal Complete – Notify City of Milpitas” button at the bottom of the pop-up window of the Applicant Upload Task to complete your submittal process.
- Obtain approval through the plan review process.
- An updated permit card with the updated project scope description will be issued once the permit is approved.
Step 3: Schedule Inspection
- Follow the Building Inspection Request Procedures to schedule inspection.
SolarAPP+ Tutorials
- What is SolarAPP+?
- How do I make changes to approved SolarAPP+ plans?
- How do I submit a project through SolarAPP+?
- Where is SolarAPP+ available?
- What projects qualify to be submitted in SolarAPP+?
- How much does SolarAPP+ cost an installer to use?
- How do I make changes to approved plans?
- Contractors Guide: Release notes
- What types of systems are not eligible for SolarAPP+ review?
- Is there a limit on system size SolarAPP+ can review?
- How do I register with SolarAPP+?
- Being Prepared for SolarAPP+ inspection