Welcome to SolarAPP+

The Town of Yountville has adopted an automated permitting tool for licensed contractors to expedite the review time of new residential installations. SolarAPP+ is an automated application for permitting new residential rooftop solar and storage systems.

Please review eligibility and submittal requirements below:

Licensed contractors can now submit: 

Residential roof-mounted photovoltaic designs for automated review through SolarAPP+; and an online application for an auto-issued permit. 

Using SolarAPP+

Step 1: Eligibility to Use SolarAPP+ 

    -  Main dwelling rooftop systems, legally permitted structures, residential structures only
    -  No ballasted systems
    -  Located in the Town of Yountville jurisdiction  
    -  Must be a licensed contractor that has previously registered with SolarAPP+
    -  Must have a current Business License with the Town of Yountville.  
    -  No building-integrated photovoltaic systems (BIPV) 
    -  Permit Runners are not allowed to request SolarAPP+ permits.
    -  Please review the SolarAPP+ Eligibility Checklist for acceptable projects

Step 2: Submit for Automated Review through SolarApp+ 

    -   Submit Solar/Photovoltaic design at https://gosolarapp.org. 
    -   Click Login or Register to get started. 
    -    Have Contractors license information available to complete this step. 
    -    A processing fee will be charged by SolarApp+ NREL.

Step 3: Apply for Permit 

    -   Apply for a permit online via the OpenGov Building Permit Portal.
    -   Click Login or Register to get started.
    -   Click on Apply for a SolarAPP+ Permit
    -   Read Important Note, scroll down to accept the above terms. 
    -  Follow the Work Requirement prompts to make payment online, print the provided permit documents and have                    available at the site for inspections.

Step 4: Schedule Your Inspection 

    -   Log in or set up an account at the OpenGov Building Permit Portal.
    -   Under the Building heading, click Schedule an Inspection. 
    -   Enter the permit number.
     -  Follow the prompts to complete the inspection scheduling; detailed instructions on how to schedule online can be                   found in HELP