Tucson offers a permit fee credit for solar energy systems up to $1000 dollars for residential and commercial installations.
What is a permit for?
A permit is an agreement between the City and the applicant in which the applicant agrees to follow the city and Land Use codes. Applicants must submit plans to show what he or she intends to do. Unless you are a licensed engineer trained to install solar panels, you will need to hire one of the Arizona solar companies to install the panels. Their engineer will prepare the plans you will have to submit in order to get the permit. When the plans are approved, the construction must conform to the plan. Any deviations or changes from these plans cannot be approved in the field.
How much does a permit cost?
Permit cost will vary upon how many panels or kw's of energy you install on your house. The minimum required to be eligible for the credit is 1.5kw. 2kw = 10 panels.
EXAMPLES OF RETROFITTED BUILDING OR RESIDENCE
Photovoltaic 1.5 KW System
Permit Fee - $90.00
Credit Allowed - $1,000.00
Fees Waived - $90.00
Fees Due - $0.00*
*This is not a rebate program, you don't get cash back. The credit only covers cost of the permit.
For information about Tucson Solar or a solar rebate you can call Arizona solar experts: (480) 483-2400
