Solar PV Permit Fees & Costs
San Francisco, California
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Estimated Total Fees
$300 – $895
Range based on typical residential solar PV system. Actual fees depend on project valuation and system size.
| Fee Component | Range | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee[1] Fee based on project valuation. Residential solar PV typically falls in the $150-$500 range. | $150 – $500 | ✓ |
| Plan Check Fee[2] Plan check fee is approximately 65% of the building permit fee. | $100 – $325 | ✓ |
| Surcharge Fee[3] City surcharge applied to all electrical permits. | $30 | ~ |
| Technology Fee[4] Flat technology surcharge applied to all permit applications. | $15 | ~ |
| Strong Motion Instrumentation Fee[5] State-mandated fee based on project valuation. | $5 – $25 | ~ |
| Estimated Total | $300 – $895 |
Fees shown as ranges. Always verify the exact amount with San Francisco before submission. Additional fees may apply for expedited review or resubmittals.
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Avoid rejections — generate a submission-ready packet
Get a personalized Solar PV permit packet for San Francisco, California — tailored to your project.
- Required forms: Permit Application, Electrical Permit Application, and more
- Pre-filled templates: Permit Cover Sheet, Site Plan Template
- Fee breakdown: $5–$500 estimated total
- Step-by-step SF Permit Tracking portal submission guide
No account required · Free to get started