What is SolarAPP+?

SolarAPP+, short for Solar Automated Permit Processing, automates the residential solar plan review process for issuing permits to licensed contractors to install code-compliant residential photovoltaic (PV) systems. Submittal instructions are provided below.

Apply for solar using SolarAPP+

Step 1: Eligibility to use SolarAPP+

• Residential structures only (1 and 2 residential units and ADUs) 
• Licensed contractors only
• No ballasted systems 
• Please review the SolarAPP+ Eligible Systems  for acceptable projects

Step 2: Submit for automated review through SolarAPP+

• Go to the SolarAPP+ website
• Click Sign in or Register to get started
• Contractor license information is required to complete this step
• The City of Woodland permit fees plus a processing fee from SolarAPP+ will be charged.
• Download the SolarAPP+ approval documents

Step 3: Apply for Permit

• Email CDD-Building with the following information:
  • Subject: SolarAPP+ Approval ID:[SAXXXXXXXX-X-X-X]
  • Body: Attach the SolarAPP+ approval documents from Step 2, and include any additional information regarding your project.
• CDD Building will reply to you email with a Permit Number and your inspection card. You will need this to schedule your inspection.

Step 4.1: Schedule a Building Inspection

• Call 530-661-5817. This is a 24-hour phone line.
• Please provide your information in the following order:
  • Permit Number (Ex. BLDG-14-00001)
  • Project Address
  • Type of Inspection (Ex. Solar PV)
  • (Optional) Day and Date of Inspection (Ex. Thursday, April 3, 2014)
  • (Optional) Additional information required for inspection (Ex. Gate codes)
  • Click here for more information on how to schedule an inspection

Step 4.2: Schedule a Fire Inspection

• Schedule the fire inspection by filling out the form here, select the following options when submitting:
  • Inspection Type Requested: Solar / Energy Storage Systems
  • Inspection Subtype: Residential Solar

SolarAPP+ Revision

• SolarAPP+ revisions are handled exclusively through the SolarAPP+ portal
• Click here for more information on how to handle revisions

SolarAPP+ Tutorials and FAQs

Details about SolarAPP+ are available in a YouTube instructional video

• What is SolarAPP+?
• What projects qualify to be submitted in SolarAPP+?
• How do I register with SolarAPP+?
• How do I submit a project through SolarAPP+?
• What types of systems are eligible and not eligible for SolarAPP+ review?
• Is there a limit on the system size SolarAPP+ can review?
• Contractors Guide: Release notes

Apply for solar without SolarAPP+

Submit directly to City of Woodland for residential solar review

• [Under construction]

Email the Building Department and staff will assist with questions.