Business & Development

SolarAPP+

*SolarAPP+ is currently in an open pilot mode. All qualified solar contractors may use the program stating in May 2024!

Eligibility to Use SolarAPP+

• Detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes not more than three stories above grade plane.
• Accessory structures to the above.
• Not allowed on multi-family R-2 or commercial use occupancies.
• Located within the City of Spokane jurisdiction.
• Must be a licensed contractor that has registered with SolarAPP+.
• View the full eligibility checklist.

Submit for Automated Review Through SolarAPP+

• Submit your design to https://gosolarapp.org.
• Select Login or Register to get started.
• A $25 processing fee will be charged by the SolarAPP+ website.
• Watch a demonstration of SolarAPP+.

Apply for Solar Installation Permit

• Apply for your City of Spokane Solar with SolarAPP+ Installation Permit.
• Select Login or Register to get started.
• Select the Building tab, then Apply for Permit.
• Select Solar Energy with SolarAPP+ Permit.

Submit Required Permit Documents

• SolarAPP+ approval ID number
• SolarAPP+ approval report
• City of Spokane and Washington State Amendments - Compliance Disclaimer Form (PDF 296 KB)
• Structural engineering for all proposed structural improvements

Payment and Permit Issuance

• Permit will auto-issue upon payment of processing and inspection fees.
• Print copy of issued permit and post on job site.
  • View instructions for printing an approved permit.
• A paper copy of the SolarAPP+ approval documents must be kept on the job site.

Schedule Inspections

• Electrical and Fire inspections are required on all permits.
• Building/structural inspections are required if structural improvement was selected in the permit application.
• View instructions on how to schedule an inspection.

Revisions to Issued Permits

• Revised designs are triggered by applicant redesign or by inspector correction and must be submitted to SolarAPP+ for re-review.
• Revisions may incur the following fees:
  • A SolarAPP+ revision review fee.
  • Reinspection fee(s).
• The following revision documents will need to be submitted prior to scheduling a re-inspection:
  • SolarAPP+ revised approval ID number.
  • SolarAPP+ revised approval report.

Final Approval

• Once all required inspection approvals are entered, the record status will update to Completed.
• The Applicant will receive an automated Letter of Completion email.