Resources

City and County Information for Solar and Battery Permits in the

Greater San Francisco Bay Area

CountyCity/Town and UnincorporatedUnder 10kW Solar Permit Cost (Min) (retrofit) (Est size 10kW)(min.) Cost for New Construction and SolarStreamlined Checklist for Under 10kWStreamlined Checklist WebsiteApplication Type:Additional Projects: Solar and BatteryBattery Retro-FitOver 10kWUtility ProviderSolar Under 10kW Interconnection Fee
AlamedaAlameda$330$330Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.alamedaca.gov/files/assets/public/departments/alameda/comm-services/formsandhandouts/building/solar_erg_forms.pdfOnlineSolar Checklist OnlyAvailableAlternate ProcessAlameda Municipal and PG&E$145
AlamedaAlbany$444$444No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.albanyca.org/home/showdocument?id=259OnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
AlamedaBerkeley$130$130Yes, for Under 10kWhttps://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Online_Service_Center/Planning/Solar%20PV%20Residential%20Requirements%20for%20Streamlined%20Review%20with%20access%20diagram.pdfOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
AlamedaDublin$262$130No, solar general applicationhttps://dublin.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/74/Residential-Photovoltaic-System?bidId=OnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
AlamedaEmeryville$250$250No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.ci.emeryville.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/9283/Building-Permit-Application?bidId=OnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
AlamedaFremont$270$270Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.fremont.gov/DocumentCenter/View/35607/Residential-Rooftop-Solar-Permit-112918?bidId=OnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
AlamedaHayward$300$300No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.hayward-ca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/005-Residential-Solar-Checklist.pdfOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
AlamedaLivermore$371$371Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.cityoflivermore.net/civicax/filebank/documents/14050OnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
AlamedaNewark$242$242Unknown  Solar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
AlamedaOakland$450$450Yes, and all Solar as wellhttps://cao-94612.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/Solar-System-Application_Self-Certification-Checklist_Revised_12.8.2020.pdfOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
AlamedaPiedmont$313$313Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://piedmont.ca.gov/UserFiles/Servers/Server_13659739/File/Government/Departments/Public%20Works/Building%20Division/PV%20&%20EV/Eligibility%20Checklist%20for%20Expedited%20PV.pdfOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
AlamedaPleasanton$250$250Yes, For Under 10kWhttp://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/cd/permit/info.aspOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
AlamedaSan Leandro$296$296Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.sanleandro.org/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=24214OnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
AlamedaUnion City$406$406No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.unioncity.org/320/Residential-DevelopmentOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
AlamedaUnincorporated Alameda CountyUnknownUnknownNo, General Building Applicationhttps://www.acpwa.org/OnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
Contra CostaAntioch$309$309No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.antiochca.gov/community-development-department/building-division/permit-requirements/In Person Solar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Contra CostaBrentwood$285+ $50.32 for each additional inverter$285+ $50.32 for each additional inverterYes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.brentwoodca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=27439AllSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
Contra CostaClayton$272$272Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.contracosta.ca.gov/7541/Home-Improvement-PermitsOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
Contra CostaConcord$150$150No, solar general applicationhttp://www.cityofconcord.org/DocumentCenter/View/2794/Solar-PV-Permitting-Checklist?bidId=OnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Contra CostaDanville$200$200No, solar general applicationhttps://www.danville.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/782/Photovoltaic-Systems-Submittal-Requirements-PDF?bidId=OnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Contra CostaEl Cerrito$300$300Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.el-cerrito.org/DocumentCenter/View/5139/EC-PV-Checklist?bidId=OnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
Contra CostaHercules$272$272Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.contracosta.ca.gov/7541/Home-Improvement-PermitsOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
Contra CostaLafayette$272$272Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.contracosta.ca.gov/7541/Home-Improvement-PermitsOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
Contra CostaMartinez (county seat)$196$196No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.cityofmartinez.org/depts/building/forms.aspOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Contra CostaMoraga$272$272Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.contracosta.ca.gov/7541/Home-Improvement-PermitsOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
Contra CostaOakley$304.05$304.05Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.ci.oakley.ca.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Solar-Expedited-Submittal-requirements-.pdfOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
Contra CostaOrinda$272$272Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.contracosta.ca.gov/7541/Home-Improvement-PermitsOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
Contra CostaPinole$69$69No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.ci.pinole.ca.us/city_government/building/building_permit_processAllSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Contra CostaPittsburg$150$150No, General Building Applicationhttp://www.ci.pittsburg.ca.us/index.aspx?page=183AllSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Contra CostaPleasant Hill$246$246No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.ci.pleasant-hill.ca.us/247/PermitsAllSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Contra CostaRichmond$450$450Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/48763/Residential-Solar-PV-Eligibility-ChecklistAllSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
Contra CostaSan Pablo$450$450Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.sanpabloca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5355/Photovoltaic?bidId=AllSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
Contra CostaSan Ramon$450$450Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.sanramon.ca.gov/our_city/departments_and_divisions/community_development/building_and_safety_services/plan_submittal_instructions/residential_solar_photovoltaicAllSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
Contra CostaUnincorporated Contra Costa$272$272Yes, For Under 10kWFor Solar and Other Projects: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/7541/Home-Improvement-PermitsOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
Contra CostaWalnut Creek$273$273No, solar general applicationhttps://www.walnut-creek.org/home/showdocument?id=2644OnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
MarinBelvedere$170$170No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.cityofbelvedere.org/DocumentCenter/View/74/Building-Permit-Application?bidId=OnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
MarinCorte Madera$180$180Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.townofcortemadera.org/572/Solar-PhotovoltaicOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
MarinFairfaxWaivedWaivedNo, General Building Applicationhttps://storage.googleapis.com/proudcity/fairfaxca/uploads/2020/01/Permit-Application-2021.pdfIn Person limited hoursSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
MarinLarkspur$402$402Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.cityoflarkspur.org/597/Expedited-Solar-PV-PermittingEmailSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
MarinMill ValleyNo FeeNo FeeYes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.cityofmillvalley.org/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=28841EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
MarinNovato$208.18$208.18Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.novato.org/government/community-development/building-division/how-to-get-a-building-permit/solar-submittalsEmailSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
MarinRoss$450.00$450No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.townofross.org/building/page/permit-servicesEmailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
MarinSan AnselmoWaived for rooftopWaived for rooftopNo, General Building Applicationhttps://www.townofsananselmo.org/81/Permit-CenterEmailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
MarinSan Rafael$170$170No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.cityofsanrafael.org/renewable-energy/EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
MarinSausalito$450$450Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.sausalito.gov/home/showdocument?id=17343EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
MarinTiburon$500$500No, General Building Applicationhttp://www.townoftiburon.org/DocumentCenter/View/1005/Rooftop-Residential-Solar-Administrative-Use-Permit-FormEmailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
MarinUnicorporated Marin$287$287No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.marincounty.org/depts/cd/divisions/building-and-safety/formsOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Monterey CountyCarmel-by-the-Sea$515$515Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://ci.carmel.ca.us/sites/main/files/file-attachments/sog_18-10_submittal_requirements_-_solar_pv_systems_10kw_or_less_in_1-2_family_dwellings.pdf?1577991163OnlineSolra and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Monterey CountyDel Rey OaksWaivedWaivedNo, General Building Applicationhttps://www.delreyoaks.org/formsOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Monterey CountyGonzales$100$100No, General Building Applicationhttps://gonzalesca.gov/services/building-servicesOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessGonzales$90
Monterey CountyGreenfield$100$100No, solar general applicationhttps://www.ci.greenfield.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/1746/Photovoltaic-Submittals-Requirements-PDFOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Monterey CountyKing City$450$450No, General Building Applicationhttp://www.kingcity.com/images/pdf/BD-KC-Permit-Application.pdfIn personSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Monterey CountyMarina$100$100Yes, for Under 10kWhttps://cityofmarina.org/DocumentCenter/View/5390/solar-eligibility-checklist-with-permit-ap?bidId=AllSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
Monterey CountyMontereyWaivedWaivedNo, General Building Applicationhttps://monterey.org/Portals/0/Forms/CommDev/PermitsInspec/Building-Permit-Application.pdfAllSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Monterey CountyPacific Grove$297$297No, General Building Applicationhttps://cms9files.revize.com/pacificgrove/Document_Center/Departments/Community%20Development/Building%20Permits%20&%20Inspections/otc-permit-application-form-revised-9-26-19.pdfAllSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Monterey CountySalinas$367$367No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.cityofsalinas.org/sites/default/files/departments_files/permit_center_files/2020_building_application_interactive.pdfAllSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Monterey CountySand City$100$100No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.sandcity.org/home/showpublisheddocument/4/637484719221230000AllSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Monterey CountySeaside$500$500No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.ci.seaside.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/11194/Residential-Building-Permit-Application-FillablepdfAllSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Monterey CountySoledad$100$100No, General Building Applicationhttps://cityofsoledad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Construction-Permit-Application.pdfAllSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Monterey CountyUnincorporated Monterey County$590$590Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/housing-community-development/resources/permit-centerAllSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
NapaAmerican Canyon$100$100Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.cityofamericancanyon.org/home/showpublisheddocument/17640/637123499625300000AllSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
NapaCalistoga$500$500Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.ci.calistoga.ca.us/home/showpublisheddocument/19729/635914052255500000AllSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
NapaNapa$353$353Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.cityofnapa.org/758/Permits-and-Plan-Review-InformationAllSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
NapaSt. Helena$500$500No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.cityofsthelena.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/building/page/4221/solar_pv_building_checklist_-_res_comm.pdfAllSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
NapaYountville$100$100Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.townofyountville.com/home/showdocument?id=4182AllSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
NapaUnincorporated Napa County$100$100No, solar general applicationhttps://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/4164/Residential-Solar-Installation-Checklist-PDF?bidId=AllSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Sacramento CountyCitrus Heights$100$100No, solar general applicationhttps://www.citrusheights.net/DocumentCenter/View/4311/Solar-Energy-Permit-Electronic-Submittal?bidId=AllSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessSMUD$145
Sacramento CountyElk Grove$224$224No, solar general applicationhttp://www.elkgrovecity.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_109585/File/Departments/Building/2019%20Forms%20and%20Handouts/Solar%20Photovoltaic%20-%20Electronic%20Submittals.pdfOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessSMUD$145
Sacramento CountyFolsom$100$100No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.folsom.ca.us/government/fire/forms-fee-scheduleOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessSMUD$145
Sacramento CountyGalt$217$217Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.ci.galt.ca.us/home/showpublisheddocument/16709/636419466917470000In Person and EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessSMUD$145
Sacramento CountyIsleton$100$100No, General Building Applicationhttps://users.neo.registeredsite.com/8/0/8/18168808/assets/2019_Photovoltaic_Requirements_-_Autofill.pdfEmailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessSMUD$145
Sacramento CountyRancho Cordova$100$100Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.cityofranchocordova.org/government/community-development/building-and-safety/building-and-safety-bulletinsOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessSMUD$145
Sacramento CountyCity of Sacramento$328$328Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.cityofsacramento.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/CDD/Building/Sacramento-Streamline/Complete_Solar_GuidePacket_1-01-2020.pdf?la=enAllSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessSMUD$145
Sacramento CountyUnicorporated Sacremento County$477$477Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://building.saccounty.net/Public%20Documents/AP-25%20Solar%20PV%20Information%20Package.pdfOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessSMUD$145
San BenitoHollister$100$100No, General Building Applicationhttp://hollister.ca.gov/government/city-departments/development-services/building/In Person and EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
San BenitoSan Juan Bautista$320$320No, General Building Applicationhttps://cms6.revize.com/revize/sanjuanbautistaca/document_center/Planning%20&%20Building%20Applications/171006%20Building%20Permit%20Application%20100617.pdfIn Person and EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
San BenitoUnincorporated San Benito$100$100No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.cosb.us/home/showpublisheddocument/5150/637318119602170000In Person and EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
San FranciscoSan Francisco$320$320Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://sfdbi.org/sites/default/files/Solar%20Permit%20Worksheet_0.pdfAllSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
San Joaquin CountyEscalon$275$275No, General Building Applicationhttp://escalon.hosted.civiclive.com/government/departments/development_services/building/permitting_processAllSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
San Joaquin CountyLathrop$100$100Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.ci.lathrop.ca.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/building_division/page/3871/solar_photovoltaic_system_checklist.pdfAllSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
San Joaquin CountyLodi$374$374Yes, For Under 10kWhttp://lodielectric.com/DocumentCenter/View/103/Residential—Photovoltaic-Permit-Checklist-and-Packet-PDFIn PersonSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessLodi$634
San Joaquin CountyManteca$383$383No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.ci.manteca.ca.us/CommunityDevelopment/Building%20Safety%20Division/Pages/Building-Permits.aspxOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
San Joaquin CountyRipon$100$100No, General Building Applicationhttp://www.cityofripon.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_1080027/File/City%20Hall/City%20Government/Documents/Building/2019%20Building%20Permit%20Application.pdfIn PersonSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
San Joaquin CountyStockton$300$300No, General Building Applicationhttp://www.stocktongov.com/files/BuildingPermitApplication.pdfIn Person, Online, Solar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
San Joaquin CountyTracy$100$100Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.ci.tracy.ca.us/documents/Solar_Permitting_Checklist_Form.pdfIn Person, Online, Solar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
San Joaquin CountyUnincorporated San Joaquin County$200$100No, General Building Applicationhttp://www.sjgov.org/commdev/cgi-bin/cdyn.exeOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
San Mateo Atherton$500$500Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.ci.atherton.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/2289/Atherton-Submittal-Requirements-Solar-Photovoltaic-Installations?bidId=In Person and EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
San Mateo Belmont$225$225Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.belmont.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/12272/635707573825270000In Person and EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
San Mateo Brisbane$300$300Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.brisbaneca.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/building/page/2841/eligibility_checklist_for_streamlined_solar.pdfIn Person and EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
San Mateo BurlingameWaivedWaivedYes, For Under 10kWhttps://cms6.revize.com/revize/burlingamecity/document_center/Building/PV%20Submittal%20Requirements.pdfAllSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
San Mateo Colma$254$254No, General Building Applicationhttps://storage.googleapis.com/proudcity/colmaca/uploads/2017/03/Colma-Building-Permit-App.pdfAllSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
San Mateo Daly City$500$500Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.dalycity.org/DocumentCenter/View/572/Solar-System-Checklist-for-Small-Residential-Rooftop-System-PDFAllSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
San Mateo East Palo Alto$781 (City+ Menlo Fire PD)$781 (City+ Menlo Fire PD)No, solar general application with Menlo Fire Depthttps://www.ci.east-palo-alto.ca.us/building and https://www.menlofire.org/plan-submittalOnline and In PersonSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
San Mateo Foster CityExemptExemptYes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.fostercity.org/commdev/page/expedited-solar-permitsOnline and In PersonSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
San Mateo Half Moon Bay$178$178No, solar general applicationhttps://www.half-moon-bay.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/202/Solar-Photovoltaic-System-Guidelines-PDF?bidId=Online and In PersonSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
San Mateo HillsboroughWaivedWaivedNo, General Building Applicationhttps://www.hillsborough.net/DocumentCenter/View/4151/Online-Building-Permit-Application?bidId=Online Solar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
San Mateo Menlo ParkWaived City of Menlo + $470 Menlo FireWaived City of Menlo + $470 Menlo FireNo, General Building Application, but Menlo Fire Fire Dept Reviewhttps://www.menlopark.org/DocumentCenter/View/134/Solar-Photovoltaic-System—Installation-RequirementsOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
San Mateo Millbrae$500$500No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.ci.millbrae.ca.us/home/showpublisheddocument/17511/636627665055070000OnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
San Mateo Pacifica$220$220No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.cityofpacifica.org/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=6283Online, emailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
San Mateo Portola Valley$140$140No,  General Building Application, but Woodside Fire Dept Review (+ $90)https://www.portolavalley.net/sustainability/resources-for-everyone/renewable-energyEmail, virtualSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
San Mateo Redwood City$441$441No, Solar general applicationhttps://www.redwoodcity.org/home/showpublisheddocument/22755/637426037079470000Email, onlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
San Mateo San Bruno$260 for 3k and $60 per additional kW in size (10kWh = 680)$260 for 3k and $60 per additional kW No, General Building applicationhttps://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/gov/city_departments/commdev/building_division/default.htmIn PersonSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
San Mateo San Carlos$228.03$228.03Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.cityofsancarlos.org/government/departments/community-development/building/building-permits/solar-permittingEmailSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
San Mateo San Mateo$450$450No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.cityofsanmateo.org/479/Building-PermitsIn Person and EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
San Mateo South San Francisco$224$224No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.ssf.net/departments/economic-community-development/building-division/handoutsOnline, and In PersonSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
San Mateo Woodside$30 + $90 for Woodside Fire Dept$30 + $90 for Woodside Fire DeptYes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.woodsidetown.org/building/expedited-solar-photovoltaic-one-and-two-family-dwellings-10kw-or-less-roof-mountedIn Person and EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
San Mateo Unincorporated San Mateo County$100$100Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://planning.smcgov.org/documents/solar-permit-formsOnline and In PersonSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
Santa ClaraCampbell$150$150No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.ci.campbell.ca.us/1135/Building-Handouts-and-FormsOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Santa ClaraCupertino$367$367No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.cupertino.org/home/showpublisheddocument/12911/637279090880970000OnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Santa ClaraGilroy$300$300No, General Solar Applicationhttps://www.cityofgilroy.org/DocumentCenter/View/7783/Photovoltaic-Solar-Submittal-Guidelines-Handout-2019?bidId=OnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Santa ClaraLos Altos$450$450No, General Solar Applicationhttps://www.losaltosca.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/community_development/page/35421/solar-pv_handout_revised_11.13.14.pdfTelephoneSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Santa ClaraLos Altos Hills$450$450No, General Solar Applicationhttps://www.losaltoshills.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3440/Solar-Permit-Application-PDF ; https://www.losaltoshills.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4203/Solar-Photovoltaic-Installation-Requirements-PDFIn PersonSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Santa ClaraLos Gatos$100$100No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.losgatosca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/833/Building-Division-Permit-Applications?bidId=Online, and In PersonSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Santa ClaraMilpitas$450$450No, General Solar Applicationhttp://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/_pdfs/bld_permit_sr_solar_panel.pdfOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Santa ClaraMonte Sereno$160$160No, General Building Applicationhttps://cityofmontesereno.org/DocumentCenter/View/2642/Building-Permit-Submittal-Requirements ; https://cityofmontesereno.org/DocumentCenter/View/3124/Building-Permit-ApplicationEmailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Santa ClaraMountain View$150$150No, General Solar Applicationhttps://www.mountainview.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=14993EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Santa ClaraPalo Alto$189.80$189.90Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/development-services/building-permits/2018.01.29_eligibility-checklist-for-expedited-pv-editable-52102.pdfOnline, emailSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPalo Alto Municipal$1
Santa ClaraSan Jose$271$271No, General Solar Applicationhttps://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments/planning-building-code-enforcement/building-division/online-permitsOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Santa ClaraSanta Clara$356$356Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.santaclaraca.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=51738EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
Santa ClaraSaratoga$500$500No, General Solar Applicationhttps://www.saratoga.ca.us/154/Building-Inspection-ProcessesOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Santa ClaraSunnyvale$270$270No, General Building Applicationhttps://sunnyvale.ca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23617OnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Santa ClaraUnincorporated Santa Clara County$450$450Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://stgenpln.blob.core.windows.net/document/Checklist_Solar_Expedited.pdfOnline and In PersonSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
Santa CruzCapitola$0$0No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.cityofcapitola.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/building/page/1455/capitola_building_permit_application_fillable_022021.pdfEmailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Santa CruzSanta Cruz$0$0No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.cityofsantacruz.com/home/showpublisheddocument/83519/637516732119770000EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Santa CruzScotts Valley$125$125No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.scottsvalley.org/208/Building-DepartmentEmailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
Santa CruzWatsonville$199$199Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.cityofwatsonville.org/DocumentCenter/View/1122/Eligibility-for-Expedited-Plan-Check-for-Solar-Installations-PDFEmailSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
Santa CruzUnincorporated Santa Cruz$496$496Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.sccoplanning.com/Portals/2/County/Planning/bldg/2016%20Toolkit_Document_1%284%29.pdfOnline and EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
SolanoBenicia$415$415Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.ci.benicia.ca.us/vertical/Sites/%7BF991A639-AAED-4E1A-9735-86EA195E2C8D%7D/uploads/Photovoltaic_Toolkit_2019.pdfOnline and In PersonSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
SolanoDixon$170$170No, General Building Applicationhttps://ca-dixon.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/16455/Miscellaneous-Construction-Permit-ApplicationIn Person and EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
SolanoFairfield$477 Fairfield Fire Dept$477 Fairfield Fire DeptYes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.fairfield.ca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=5284OnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
SolanoRio Vista$100$100No, General Building Applicationhttps://riovistacity.com/phocadownload/commdev1/Building%20Permit%20Application%20(Residential).pdfIn Person and EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
SolanoSuisun City$196$196No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.suisun.com/wp-content/files/App-Building.pdfIn Person and EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
SolanoVacaville$100$100No, solar application on linehttps://www.ci.vacaville.ca.us/home/showpublisheddocument/149/637432807630130000Online, and by emailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
SolanoVallejo$100$100No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.cityofvallejo.net/UserFiles/Servers/Server_13423/File/Building/Building%20Permit%20Application-%202020%20Auto-fill_rvsd05072020.pdfOnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
SolanoUnincorporated Solano County$100 + Your Fire District Protection Review$100 + Your Fire District Protection ReviewYes, For Under 10kWhttps://solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=21346OnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
SonomaCloverdale$100$100No, General Solar Applicationhttps://www.cloverdale.net/DocumentCenter/View/1725/REACO-PV-Standards-rev-1-1-2014?bidId=In Person and EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
SonomaCotati$250$250No, General Building Applicationhttp://www.cotaticity.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_9669113/File/Community%20Development/Bldg%20Permit%20App_%20Updated%204-15-2021..pdfIn Person and EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
SonomaHealdsburg$476.00$476.00Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://www.ci.healdsburg.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/11289/Expedited-Residential-Rooftop-Photovoltaic-PV-SystemsOnline and In PersonSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
SonomaPetaluma$110$110Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://storage.googleapis.com/proudcity/petalumaca/uploads/2019/06/Solar-Photovoltaic-System-Submittal-Requirements2020.pdfOnline and In PersonSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
SonomaRohnert Park$370$370No, General Building Applicationhttps://rpccrw.rpcity.org/etrakit3/OnlineSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
SonomaSanta Rosa$100$100Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://sonomacounty.ca.gov/PRMD/Eng-and-Constr/Building/Solar-Permits/Online and EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
SonomaSebastopol$450$450No, General Building Applicationhttps://ci.sebastopol.ca.us/getattachment/8b3cd63b-0619-4dbb-9897-503318cec2c4/Permit-application-FILLABLE.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US&ext=.pdfOnline and EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
SonomaSonoma$102$102Yes, For Under 10kW and Batterieshttps://www.sonomacity.org/documents/expedited-solar-photovoltaic-pv-permits/ ; https://www.sonomacity.org/expedited-permitting-for-battery-energy-storage-systems-ess/Online and In PersonSolar and BatteryAvailableAlternate ProcessPG&E$145
SonomaWindsor$230$230No, General Building Applicationhttps://www.townofwindsor.com/DocumentCenter/View/16777/Building-Permit-Application?bidId=EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145
SonomaUnincorporated Sonoma County$450$450Yes, For Under 10kWhttps://sonomacounty.ca.gov/PRMD/Eng-and-Constr/Building/Solar-Permits/In Person and EmailSolar and BatteryAvailableSame ProcessPG&E$145

Additional California Building Code Website: https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IFC2018/CHAPTER-12-ENERGY-SYSTEMS

Popular Product Manufactures

Module ManufacturesWebsite
LGhttps://www.lg.com/us/solar
SunPowerhttps://us.sunpower.com/products/solar-panels
Solariahttps://www.solaria.com/
Hanwha Q Cellhttps://www.q-cells.us/na/main.html
REChttps://usa.recgroup.com/
Panasonichttps://na.panasonic.com/us/energy-solutions/solar/
Inverter ManufacturesWebsite
Enphase (Micro-Inverters)https://enphase.com/installers/microinverters
SolarEdge (Optimized String)https://www.solaredge.com/us/products/pv-inverter/single-phase#/
Battery ManufacturesChemistryAC-CoupledExpandableStorage Size(s)Indoor or OutdoorWebsite
TeslaLithium-IonYesYes13.2kWhIndoor and Outdoorhttps://www.tesla.com/powerwall
EnphaseLithium Iron PhosphateYesYes3.36 kWh, 10 kWhIndoor and Outdoorhttps://enphase.com/installers/storage
ElectriqLithium Iron PhosphateYesYes10 kWh,15 kWh,20 kWhIndoor and Outdoorhttps://electriqpower.com/faq/
SonnenCoreLithium-iron-phosphateYesNo10 kWhIndoor Onlyhttps://sonnenusa.com/en/sonnencore/

Popular Products and Dimensions Below

Panels will range in size but are generally come in these types of sizes:

Imperial for LG: 66 59/64 (5ft 6.9”) x 40 (3’4”) x 1.57   

Standard for LG: 170cm x 101.6cm x 4cm

Imperial for Solaria: 63 13/16 (5ft 3.82”) x 43 15/16 (3ft 7.94”) x 1.57 

Standard for Solaria: 162.1cm x 111.6cm x 4cm

Imperial for Hanwha Q Cells: 66 11/32 (5ft 6.34”) x 39 3/8 (3ft 3.37”) x 1.26

Standard for Hanwha Q Cells: 168.5 × 100 × 3.2cm 

Imperial for Panasonic: 62.6×41.5×1.4 in. 

Standard for Panasonic: (1590x1053x35 mm) 

Popular Product PDFs

Tesla PowerWall Product GuideDownload
Enphase-Micro-Inverter-Product-and-Warranty-InformationDownload
Enphase-10kWh-BatteryDownload
Ironridge Tilt Mount and Installation InformationDownload