Los Angeles Residential Solar Permit Guide

Los Angeles publishes homeowner solar forms, submittal requirements, standard plans, and inspection guides through LADBS.

Permit takeaway

LADBS provides residential solar photovoltaic, solar domestic water heating, and solar pool heating submittal and inspection publications.

Zoning and placement

Roof type, structural criteria, hillside/coastal/fire conditions, and utility requirements should be checked before applying.

Building and trade review

Solar projects can involve electrical review, structural criteria, and inspection requirements.

Call before applying when

Call before applying if the system includes batteries, roof structural changes, nonstandard mounting, or a solar water heating system.

Documents to prepare

• Solar layout
• Electrical single-line diagram
• Equipment specifications
• Structural criteria or standard plan documents

Inspection planning

• PV or solar system inspection
• Electrical inspection
• Final inspection
• Utility approval if required

Official sources

• LADBS For Homeowners
• LADBS Green Building and Sustainability

This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.