- Contractor's License Tax will apply if value of work is $100,000.00 or more. Tax rate for contractors tax is .0016 per $100.00. Contractor's Tax must be paid prior to any permits being issued.

- All Building Permits Require a 2% State Surcharge

Checklist for installation of small rooftop solar PV.

1)      Residential, grid-tied, solar photovoltaic systems utilizing roof mounted, ground mounted, or pole mounted arrays will be covered by an electrical permit. Other types of solar systems, such as solar thermal systems and/or commercial solar photovoltaic systems will require a separate permit.
2)      The Owner or the Owner’s agent must complete all required applications and contracts and obtain all required approvals from the local electrical power company prior to applying for an electrical permit.
3)      For solar photovoltaic systems to be installed on existing roofs, the Owner must have the roof structure checked by a structural engineer or architect to determine if the roof structure can handle the additional weight. A letter of certification from the engineer or architect will be required prior to issuance of a permit
4)      The photovoltaic system must be either a complete, packaged system with matching components or an engineered system. An electrical drawing for the photovoltaic system and literature on components must be submitted for approval before the permit will be issued.
5)      Standby generators will require a separate permit.