PlainPermit

Do I need a permit for solar panels in Denver, CO?

Short answer: Yes, a permit is required for solar panels in Denver, CO.

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Not legal advice. Always confirm with your local building department. Rules change, and your parcel's zoning, HOA, historic district, floodplain or utility work can change the answer. We show the official source and the date we last checked it so you can verify for yourself.
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Yes. Residential solar PV under 10 kW (service 400 A or less) can get a quick permit via SolarAPP+; larger systems need plan review.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see Denver development fees. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Community-Planning-and-Development/Plan-Review-Permits-and-Inspections/Development-Fees · All verified Denver permit fees

Where to apply

Denver e-permits (Quick Permits)

Permitting authority: City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development (CPD). Landmark/historic district properties need a Certificate of Appropriateness and often a permit even for otherwise-exempt work. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“Solar PV systems with utility service of 400 Amps or less AND kW DC rating of less than 10.”

Source: https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Community-Planning-and-Development/Plan-Review-Permits-and-Inspections/Quick-Permits

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