Solar System Streamlined Permitting

Welcome to the City of El Cerrito online permitting process for solar energy projects.


For residential solar energy permits of ≤ 10 kW PV or ≤ 30 kWth solar thermal, please provide the following:

  1. Qualifying Checklist
  2. Structural Checklist
  3. PV schematic for either a main inverter system or a micro-inverter system or a piping schematic for solar thermal
  4. Roof diagram and layout
  5. Manufacturer’s specification sheets for panels, mounting, inverters, micro-inverters, etc.
  6. Engineer’s load analysis if roof does not conform to the structural checklist
  7. A high definition color picture of the existing electrical service panel with dead front removed and a picture of the panel label showing bus bar rating.

For Solar Projects, Electrical Upgrades Associated with Solar Permits & New Powerwalls – Please send application materials to pickup@4leafinc.com


EV Chargers

El Cerrito EV Charger Checklist
EVCS permit approval not subject to approval of an association (as defined in Section 4080 of the Civil Code) 


Solar System Streamlined Permitting checklists

Eligibility Checklist for Expedited Solar Photovoltaic Permitting for One and Two Family Dwellings

Eligibility Checklist for Expedited Solar Pool Heating Permitting for One and Two Family Dwellings

Structural Criteria for Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Installations

Eligibility Checklist for Expedited Solar Domestic Water Heating Permitting for One and Two Family Dwellings