SolarAPP+

Contractors can submit approved SolarAPP+ projects using the City of Mission Viejo Client Self Service.

Here are some helpful links for SolarApp+

• What is SolarAPP+?
• Who created SolarAPP+?
• How do I submit a project through SolarAPP+?
• Who is best suited to submit a SolarAPP+ application?
• How do I make changes to an approved SolarAPP+ plan?

Before applying for a SolarAPP+ automated solar plan review, projects must follow certain requirements outlined in the Eligibility Checklist. Only projects that conform to this list are eligible to use the automated SolarAPP+ portal for instant permitting.

Submit for review through SolarAPP+

1. To start using SolarAPP+, register and submit through SolarAPP+.
2. A processing fee will be charged by SolarAPP+ for plan review. A Checklist and SolarAPP+ ID will be generated when approved.

Apply for a SolarAPP+ Permit

1. Create an account and login to the City of Mission Viejo Client Self Service.
2. Select Apply from the menu.
3. Search for Solar and select Apply in the SolarAPP+ category.
4. Select the location for the project.
5. Enter Permit Details
6. Enter the applicable Owner, Applicant and Contractor information.
7. Enter the Construction Information, which includes the SolarAPP+ ID.
8. Upload the SolarAPP+ Checklist and other required documents.
9. Sign the application electronically.
10. Review your application and hit submit.
11. Add the required permit fee to your cart.

Request inspections for a SolarAPP+ permit

Inspection requests for SolarAPP+ projects can be scheduled just like any other permit through Client Self Service.

1. Log into the Mission Viejo Client Self Service.
2. Click the “My Work” tab.
3. Click on the SolarAPP+ permit in your My Permits list
4. Click the blue “Inspection” Tab in the middle of the page.
5. Fill out the required fields and click Request Inspection.
6. You can cancel an inspection in this same area of Client Self Service.

Revisions for a SolarAPP+ permit

Any revisions to a SolarAPP+ permitted project, must first go back through the SolarAPP+ approval process on SolarAPP+ webpage.  Once a revised Checklist is obtained, along with revised SolarAPP+ ID, the Contractor can then resubmit the Checklist to the City of Mission Viejo Client Self Service.  

To submit a revision:

1. Log into the City of Mission Viejo Client Self Service.
2. Click the “My Work” tab.
3. Click on the SolarAPP+ permit in your My Permits list
4. Scroll down and click the blue “Request Plan Check” button
5. Upload the revised Checklist and enter the new SolarAPP+ ID click “Submit”

Helpful Handouts

Below are a few SolarAPP+ tutorials for Contractors on how to submit various types of solar projects through the SolarAPP+ website. Additionally, there is a PDF tutorial on how to submit a revised project through SolarAPP+ and the City of Mission Viejo Client Self Service.

• SolarAPP+ Help 
• Electrical Microinverters 
• Electrical String with DC
• Electrical String without DC 
• Input Example Relating to Current Carrying Conductors 
• Revision Process