Want Solar In Palm Beach County? There’s A Self-Permit App For That

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — If you live in unincorporated Palm Beach County and plan to install solar panels on your roof, the process just got a lot easier. Palm Beach County just released a self-permitting app that helps to get the process started. While human inspectors will still be involved, the first, and often slowest stages, are now automated. Check out the official announcement from PBC:

>> The Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning and Building Department (PZB) is pleased to announce the launching of SolarAPP+™,  an innovative online permitting platform for the installation of residential rooftop solar systems in unincorporated Palm Beach County. 

SolarAPP+ automates plan review and compliance checks for eligible solar systems which reduce permitting timelines by an average of three weeks. Contractors working in unincorporated Palm Beach County can now receive an instant, self-issued permit by uploading their SolarAPP+ approved plans and approval number through ePZB Portal.

To take advantage of this program, contractors are required to register with Solar App+.  Additionally, contractors are invited to participate in an upcoming SolarAPP+ virtual training session on Monday, May 12, 2025, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.  Register here [us06web.zoom.us].

The county joins over 280 local governments throughout the United States using SolarAPP+ to improve efficiency, enforce high-quality workmanship and safety compliance and provide fast and reliable turnarounds for local businesses. 

“This is part of the department’s ongoing commitment to improving efficiency and providing community stakeholders with access to innovative technology,” said Palm Beach County Building Official Doug Wise.   

Learn more about SolarAPP+ at www.gosolarapp.org or contact SolarAPP Foundation CEO Matthew McAllister at matthew@solarappfoundation.org. <<

We remind you that if you live within the boundaries of a city — such as Boca Raton, Delray Beach, or Boynton Beach — you must work with your local officials. The app applies only to residents of unincorporated Palm Beach County, commonly referred to as West Boca Raton, West Delray Beach, West Boynton Beach, and other areas.