SolarAPP+

Contractors can submit approved SolarAPP+ projects to the Los Alamitos Permit Center.

For more information on SolarApp+, here are some helpful links:

Before applying for a SolarAPP+ automated solar plan review, projects must follow certain requirements outlined in the Eligibility Checklist. Only projects that conform to this list are eligible to use the automated SolarAPP+ portal for instant permitting.

Submit for review through SolarAPP+

To start using SolarAPP+, register and submit through SolarAPP+.
A processing fee will be charged by SolarAPP+ for plan review. A Checklist and SolarApp+ ID will be generated when approved.

Apply for a SolarAPP+ solar permit

Create an account and login to the Los Alamitos Permit Center.
Select “+ New Application” and begin filling out the application.
Select “SolarAPP+” for the Project Type
Enter the applicable Owner, Applicant and Contractor information.
Enter the SolarAPP+ ID in the field provided.
Upload the SolarApp+ Checklist to the documents area.
Review your application.
Pay the required permit fee
Digitally sign the permit when you receive an email request to do so.

Request inspections for a SolarAPP+ permit

Inspection requests for SolarAPP+ projects can be scheduled just like any other permit:

Log into the Los Alamitos Permit Center.
Click the “Projects” button
Click on the SolarAPP+ permit in your Projects list
Scroll down and click the blue “Request Inspection” button
Fill out the required fields and click the blue “Submit” button.
Please print a copy of the approved SolarAPP+ Checklist, and any other related documents, and have on site for the inspection.
To cancel an inspection, please call the Building Division at (562) 431-3538.

Revisions for a SolarAPP+ permit

Any revisions to a SolarAPP+ permitted project, must first go back through the SolarAPP+ approval process on SolarAPP+ webpage. Once a revised Checklist is obtained, along with revised SolarAPP+ ID, the Contractor can then resubmit the Checklist to the Los Alamitos Permit Center. To submit a revision:

Log into the Los Alamitos Permit Center.
Click the “Projects” button
Click on the SolarAPP+ permit in your Projects list
Scroll down and click the blue “Request Plan Check” button
Upload the revised Checklist and click “Submit”

Helpful Handouts

Below are a few SolarAPP+ tutorials for Contractors on how to submit various types of solar projects through the SolarAPP+ web site. Additionally, there is a PDF tutorial on how to submit a revised project through SolarAPP+ and the Los Alamitos Permit Center.