Visalia, CA · Tulare County
Solar Permit Application
Property owners and contractors use this application to start the City of Visalia plan-check process for a solar permit.
What this form is
This application starts the City of Visalia plan-check process for a residential or commercial solar permit. It asks for project and property details, contractor and applicant contacts, system specifications, work description, valuation, and the applicant’s signature; the checklist identifies plans and, in some cases, photos to include. The city also offers online applications and says this paper form is not required for online filing.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors planning a solar project in Visalia can complete this application to begin the city’s plan-check process.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and plan materials to the City of Visalia, 315 E. Acequia, Visalia, CA 93291; applications are accepted weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the checklist requests plan documents and photos but identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the City of Visalia Solar Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the project, property, applicant, contractor, and solar system information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Plans And Photos
Review the checklist, prepare plan submittals in PDF format, and include applicable photos.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and plan materials to the City of Visalia at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Solar Permit Application?
- No. The application calls for a signature and date, not notarization; its checklist requests plan documents and photos but identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Solar Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application and plan materials to the City of Visalia at 315 E. Acequia, Visalia, CA 93291. The form lists weekday acceptance hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays.
- What should I include with the application?
- The checklist calls for plans in PDF format and identifies photos of electrical service, door specifications, and roof framing. Some photos are conditional, including photos required only when an existing service panel is used.
- Can I apply online instead?
- Yes. The document says online solar permit applications are available and that this paper form is not required when applying online.
Need something notarized?
This Solar Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Visalia form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.