Solar App+

Before applying for an automated solar plan review and solar permit, projects must follow certain requirements. At this time, SolarAPP+ is designed to provide a code-compliance check for the majority of residential, roof-mounted, retrofit photovoltaic systems. To see which systems are eligible, please refer to the https://solarapp.nrel.gov/docs/solarapp-pv-eligibility.pdf and Eligibility Checklists. Only projects that conform to this list are eligible to use the automated SolarAPP+ portal for instant permitting.

1. How to Start using SolarApp+

• Register through the SolarAPP+ Registration Webpage.
• If already registered, please skip to step 2.

2. Submit for automated review through SolarAPP+

• To start using SolarAPP+, log in and submit your design through the SolarAPP+ Webpage.
• A processing fee from SolarAPP+ and City of Paramount permit fees will be charged.
• Download the approved plans.
• Receive an email within 24 business hours containing the City of Paramount permit number (for example 2023XXXXXX) needed for scheduling inspections.

3. Schedule an Inspection:

• Inspections are performed during the hours (8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).
• Please have the City of Paramount permit number (example 2023XXXXXX), type of inspection requested, address, site contact name and contact phone number.
• Option 1: Schedule inspections using the City’s electronic inspections scheduling system.  Online inspections can be scheduled up until 4:00 p.m. the day before your scheduled inspection.
• Option 2: Call in for inspections at (562) 220-2036, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the business day before you would like your inspection.  You must speak to a live person.  Inspection requests will not be accepted by voicemail.
• Call (562) 220-2036 the morning of inspection between the hours (8:00 am to 8:30 am) to be given a morning or afternoon time frame.