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Notes:
a. If your PV installation conflicts with any of the qualification criteria, please submit your application and documents using the standard permitting process. Use the custom Pima Map to research your property.
b. For properties inside of Flood Hazard Areas, if the system is being installed with a lease agreement the SolarAPP automated review may be used. If the property lies in a Flood Hazard Area and the system will be owned by the property owner, a traditional plan review will be required.
c. When registering with NREL please have your Contractors license information on hand.
d. This step does not issue a building permit. Proceed to the next step to apply for your building permit with a list of required inspections.
e. A permit will be issued upon payment of a $85 permitting fee. This fee will need to be paid prior to scheduling your inspections.
SolarAPP Webinar
View the SolarAPP webinar for an overview of how the same day solar permitting process can work for you. You'll see a brief outline of how to submit to SolarAPP+, Pima County, and how to schedule a remote inspection.
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Submitting to TEP (Click for more)
If you are using SolarAPP, here's how it will affect the information you provide to TEP:
- Please do not include SolarAPP documents in your submittal to TEP.
- Three-line drawings are still required for the approval of your application and the submission of your Notice of Completion (NIC).
- One-line diagrams are no longer required.
- Traditional site plans are being replaced by image requirements (see sample), that must include
- Aerial photo of the home and property
- location of the existing service entrance
- New location of the service entrance and panel size, if applicable
- Proposed location of solar disconnect/inverter (Please indicate that the equipment will be within 10 feet of the revenue meter.)
- Existing panel size, if known
- Existing service wire size, if known
- TEP still requires final project drawings and inspection results for As Built and the NIC.
If you have any questions or concerns about how using the SolarAPP affects the project process, please contact TEP at renewables@tep.com. For more information on getting started with solar with TEP, visit their website.
Submitting to Trico
Below outlines the submittal process to Trico:
- Please do not include SolarAPP documents in your submittal to Trico.
- Fully executed member documentation, to include Terms and Conditions and applicable Tariff Application.
- At minimum, the permit application is required for submission to confirm permit process is in progress.
- Site Plan and Three-line drawings are required for application submission and interconnection approval.
- Site photos of the main service panel, internal components, and panel location.
- Main service panel modifications and panel size must be noted, if applicable. (i.e. derate, upgrade, relocation)
- Proposed location of all equipment, existing or new. To include the disconnect and inverter location (Please indicate that the equipment will be within 10 feet of the revenue meter.)
- Final project plans are required for all final inspection requests, and must note any redlined items, if applicable. Trico has waived the jurisdiction permit stamp on the final plan set.
- Copy of Building Permit is required for final inspection request.
- Jurisdiction inspection clearance must be provided at the time of final inspection request.
- Permission to Operate will be provided once all final documentation requirements are met and Trico’s final inspection has been completed.
Submitting your revision
To revise your permit with Pima County, please follow the steps below.
- Compose an Email to BuildingPermit@Pima.gov.
- Include in the Email Subject your permit number and the words SolarAPP Revision.
- In the body of the Email provide a detailed description for the revision and work affected.
- Attach your SolarAPP documents to the Email and send.
- Please allow 1-2 business days after submitting your revision for processing before scheduling your inspection.
Other Resources

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There are numerous programs, public and private, to help you learn about the benefits of solar. See below for some helpful links.
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