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Who usually obtains the local permits and arranges inspections for a home solar install?

Your installer, using information you give them.

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  1. Your installer, with information from you ✔
  2. Your next-door neighbor
  3. The panel manufacturer

Why: Your local government sets the permit and inspection rules. DOE says to give your installer the information they need to get the permits and arrange the inspections.

Huh, didn't know that: DOE says you can check when your roof was installed through your local government, which keeps building permit records.

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Answer: Your installer, with information from you. Your local government sets the permit and inspection rules. DOE says to give your installer the information they need to get the permits and arrange the inspections.

  1. DOE: Walk Me Through It www.energy.gov/eere/solar/articles/walk-me-through-it-step-step-guide-consumers-going-solar
    Give your installer the information they need to obtain the permits and arrange the inspections that your local government requires.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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