Residential Solar Panel Permit

Step 1.Review Requirements

The following is required prior to issuance of a Residential Solar Panel Permit:

• Address and legal description of project
• Owner, Contractor and Electrician information
  • Registration is required for a Contractor
  • Registration and License is required for Electrician
• Scope of work
• Submit complete set of plans per the Standard Plan Guideline(PDF, 122KB) to include but not limited to:
  • Architectural/structural drawings (ex: roof plan, module layout, structural design, etc.)
  • MEP plans (ex: electrical PV design system drawings, energy storage, interconnection to grid, etc.)
  • Miscellaneous plan/documents (ex: manufacturer's specifications, calculations, etc.)
• Solar Technical Bulletin(PDF, 62KB)
• Texas State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors’ Guideline: Responding to Enforcement Request for Proof of Competence

Step 2.Apply Online

You can apply online for a building permit through the City of Grand Prairie's Customer Self-Service portal. First time users will need a valid email address to set up an account. It takes about 5 minutes to create a new account.

Apply Online

What next?

After completing the online application, permits are processed in approximately 5-10 business days. Depending on updates needed from the applicant, as this can result in longer approval times.