SolarAPP+

Automated Solar Plan Review through SolarApp+

The City of Laguna Hills is excited to announce that it has launched SolarApp+ which offers automated plan review for most residential roof-top solar projects with or without an energy storage system. The City requires pulling a separate permit for panel upgrades.

Licensed solar contractors are encouraged to submit plans for eligible systems through SolarAPP+.

The steps for automated plan review through SolarAPP+ and to get a permit from the City are as follows:

STEP 1: Create/Log into SolarAPP+ Account

Create a SolarAPP+ account or login to your existing account.

STEP 2: Submit Project in SolarAPP+

Submit your project through the SolarApp+ website.
Pay the processing fee from SolarApp+. This is separate from the City's solar permit fees.
Download the approval documents. You will need these to upload into the City's permitting portal when applying for a City permit.

STEP 3: Apply for Permit on the City's Self-Service Permit Portal

Register for an account or log into your existing City of Laguna hills' Self-Service Permit Portal account.
Choose the SolarAPP+ permit application and complete the steps. Upload the required SolarAPP+ approval documents when prompted.
Once the online application process is complete and permit fees are paid, the permit will be issued instantly. The permit and related documents can be download under the issued permit tab through the City's Self-Service Permit Portal.

STEP 4: Schedule Inspection

Inspections can be scheduled through your City of Laguna hills' Self-Service Permit Portal account, or the Inspection Request Form. Contractors must have the inspection checklist from SolarAPP+ as well as the City-issued permit on site for inspections.

Revisions

Submit for a revision through SolarAPP+
You will be provided with a revised SolarAPP+ Approval Document.
Navigate to the City's Self-Service Permit Portal.
Log in to the account associated with your SolarAPP+ permit.
Navigate to Dashboard and click Active Permits.
Find the SolarAPP+ Permit Application you’d like to revise.
Under the Attachments Tab you can add a Revision file.
Schedule another inspection through the City's Self-Service Permit Portal.