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

If there are revisions to an approved SolarAPP+ project, the revisions must first be resubmitted back through the Contractor’s SolarAPP+ account for a recheck.

If SolarAPP+ approves the revisions, SolarAPP+ will give the Contractor:
1. A revised SolarAPP+ ID
2. A revised approval checklist

Once the Contractor has the above completed, please send an email to building@cityoflosalamitos.org. In this email please include and attach:
1. The building permit number
2. Explanation as to what changed on the project
3. Revised SolarAPP+ ID for the project
4. The revised and approved SolarAPP+ checklist pdf

Note: Plan check revisions cannot be submitted back through the Permit Center as the plan check for SolarAPP+ projects are conducted by SolarAPP+ and not by the municipality.

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.