Solar Permitting by State
Every state has different NEC versions, PE stamp requirements, and AHJ processes. Find your state below for a complete guide to getting solar permits approved faster.
California
NEC 2023 (California Electrical Code, effective Jan 1 2023) · PE: Required for most
Avg permit: 1–5 business days (SolarAPP+); 2–6 weeks (traditional plan check in major cities)
Texas
NEC 2020 (state-adopted; some municipalities still enforce NEC 2017) · PE: Varies by jurisdiction
Avg permit: 1–3 business days (SolarAPP+ cities); 3–15 business days (traditional review in major cities)
Florida
NEC 2020 (adopted via Florida Building Code 7th Edition) · PE: Required for all
Avg permit: 3–10 business days (most counties); 10–20 business days (Miami-Dade, Broward)
Arizona
NEC 2017 (state-adopted; Tucson, Flagstaff, and some municipalities enforce NEC 2020) · PE: Required for most
Avg permit: 1–3 business days (SolarAPP+ jurisdictions); 5–15 business days (traditional review)
Nevada
NEC 2020 (statewide adoption) · PE: Required for systems
Avg permit: 3–10 business days (Clark County); 5–10 business days (Washoe County)
Colorado
NEC 2020 · PE: Required for most
Avg permit: 2-4 weeks
New York
NEC 2020 (NYC uses NYC Electrical Code with local amendments) · PE: Required for all
Avg permit: 2-4 weeks
New Jersey
NEC 2020 · PE: Required for most
Avg permit: 2-4 weeks
Massachusetts
NEC 2020 · PE: Required for systems
Avg permit: 2-4 weeks
North Carolina
NEC 2017 (transitioning to NEC 2020) · PE: Required for most
Avg permit: 2-4 weeks
Georgia
NEC 2017 · PE: Required
Avg permit: 2-4 weeks
Virginia
NEC 2018 (Virginia-specific edition) · PE: Required
Avg permit: 2-4 weeks
Illinois
NEC 2020 · PE: Required
Avg permit: 2-4 weeks
Maryland
NEC 2018 · PE: Required
Avg permit: 2-4 weeks
Pennsylvania
NEC 2017 · PE: Required
Avg permit: 2-4 weeks
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