Solar Permitting

To obtain rooftop solar, interested households can reach out to a solar company or consider the Solar for All NOLA program for a free site evaluation.  Once an evaluation has been done, the solar developer will determine the feasibility to support solar and/or battery systems. Permits for rooftop solar are classified as Electrical Permits with associated costs of $40 plus $3 per new circuit plus $0.30 per service amperage.

More information can be found on the Safety & Permits Website and on the Entergy New Orleans website on Net-Metering and Distributed Energy Resources Programs. 

Beginning March 1, 2025, new PV system solar permits through OneStop will require approved plan reviews through the SolarAPP+ platform. Contractors will need to complete the SolarAPP+ training before using the platform to ensure familiarity and to review some most common inquiries for new SolarAPP+ users.

This OneStop SolarAPP+ permitting process allows for submitting the approved SolarAPP+ combined PDF plan review document and any/all relevant documents separately, which will help to streamline the verification process. Please review the SolarAPP+ Help Center and feel free to reach out to the solarappplus@nola.gov email address with inquiries throughout the rollout and adoption of SolarAPP+ as we continue to shorten the learning curve for smooth solar permitting integration.

• SolarAPP+ Plan Review Cost to installers

Restrictions

• Can only be obtained by an electrical contractor with a Class “A” Electrical License from the City of New Orleans

Required Steps

• Apply online at the One Stop App or fill out and submit the Solar Permit Application
• [Beginning March 1, 2025] Applying for a Solar Permit online at One Stop App will require a “SolarAPP+ Approved Plan Review”; applications will require the SolarAPP+ plan review PDF and any additional relevant documents

New Orleans became the first local government in Louisiana to earn SolSmart designation in 2024 and the following year earned The South’s first Charging Smart Gold designation. These achievements recognize the Big Easy’s dedication to resilient infrastructure that will ensure residents are able to live and thrive in New Orleans for years to come.

• CZO Accessory Rooftop Solar PV System Executive Memorandum 
• Energy Ready Communities: New Orleans

For Review and Guidance

• Building Permit
• Building Permit Guide
• Building Permit Requirements
• Building Permit Review Information
• Building Permit Fee Schedule
• Electrical Permit
• SolarAPP+ Help Center
• SolarAPP+ training