solar panel permits

Please apply for your solar panel permit using the information below. 

Ensure you have all of the following items as applicable to submit for a solar panel permit. 

   You will need to upload the following documents with your permit application:

1. Permit Application (HERE)
2. Site plan (to scale) showing location of major components on the property 
3. Electrical line diagram of the electrical equipment (including make, model and size of units) prepared by a Texas Licensed Professional Engineer of the PV array configuration showing wiring system, overcurrent protection, grounding, inverter, disconnects, required signs, AC connection to building, and size and location of electrical panel 
4. Spec sheets, listings and manufacturer’s installation instructions for each manufactured component, including (but not limited to): PV modules, inverters, combiner boxes, disconnects, and mounting systems 
5. A roof plan, side elevations of collectors, and mounting details. 
6. Weight of the arrays (pounds per square foot-including mounting hardware)
7. Describe and show the roof structural elements, including a. Rafter size, span, and spacing b. Roof sheathing 
8. Roofing type (e.g. comp shingle, shake, light-weight tile, etc.) and pitch - Details of PV panel mounting hardware attachment to the roof framing member.
9. Site plan with placement on property/home, plans to show disconnects and connections. 
10. Engineer’s letter stating the roof will support the panels.

You will upload all of the above documents after completing the registration on the permit portal as described to the right. 

DOWNLOAD THE PERMIT APPLICATION (HERE)