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Highland Solar Permit Guide
Your local requirements. The official sources. A clearer next step.
- Permit authority
- City of Highland Building & SafetySource linked
- Electric utility
- Southern California Edison (SCE)Source linked
- Local pathway
- SolarAPP+ (fastest option) / standard permitting (all other systems)Project-specific eligibility conditions apply.
- Review time
- 1–3 daysSee source scope and conditions below.
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01 / Know your path
Two approvals.
One project.
A local permit and utility permission to operate are different approvals. Check the local sequence and requirements below.
How to read this guide
GridPermit collects California residential solar and permitting facts directly from official sources (city, county, and state government sites, utilities, and public utilities commissions) and shows only what we can verify, with a confidence score and a link to where it came from. Nothing here is estimated or inferred beyond what's stated below. See our methodology for the rules this page follows.
Permit timeline
1–3 days
Electronic portal submittals are typically reviewed within 1-3 business days (most same-day); standard in-person review is expedited to 1-2 days. SolarAPP+ provides instant approval eligibility determination.
Sources & confidence
Battery/solar incentive program on record
California SGIP - current category and budget check required
New applications and waitlist applications for ratepayer-funded SGIP budgets closed on December 30, 2025. New AB 209 applications have a June 30, 2028 deadline. The 2026 SGIP rate table publishes $3.10/W for solar and $1.10/Wh for storage in applicable Residential Solar and Storage Equity categories. Household eligibility and live budget availability vary by category and program administrator; check the official Program Metrics tracker before relying on an incentive.
Status on file: unknown. Verify current status before relying on this.
Sources & confidence
02 / Prepare your application
What you need.
Sources & confidence
Permit fees
The page states application fees are collected at submittal, and that SolarAPP+ includes a processing fee covering up to three revisions, but does not state specific dollar amounts.
Not yet verified.
Rebates on record
Rebates on record
Not yet verified.
Utility and generation supplier
Utility
Southern California Edison (SCE)
SCE's own 'Incorporated Cities and Counties Served by SCE' fact sheet (updated 3/17/2025) explicitly lists 'Highland' by name among the cities in its service area.
Sources & confidence
Generation supplier
Not yet verified.
Interconnection
Some supporting official material could not be independently confirmed from the full source in GridPermit's latest review. Verify the current requirement with the authority before relying on it.
Inspection steps
- Schedule inspection through the city's inspection line
- Approved plans and job card must remain on-site during construction
- Final inspection confirms proper installation
Sources & confidence
Eligibility constraints
- Property types: residential
- Max system size (AC): 38.4 kW
- Max system size (DC): Not yet verified.
- Max thermal capacity: Not yet verified.
- Program/pathway: SolarAPP+ (fastest option) / standard permitting (all other systems)
- Other conditions:
- SolarAPP+ pathway limited to rooftop installations on primary dwellings, licensed contractors only, up to 38.4kW AC, excludes ground-mounted or ballasted systems
- Any ground-mounted system or roof-mounted system on a Historic-designated structure requires Planning Division approval before a building permit can be issued
Sources & confidence
Official contacts
Official contacts
- City of Highland Building & Safety, phone: 909-864-6861, official website
- SGIP Program Administrator (SCE territory), email: SGIPGroup@sce.com, official website
Official sources
Official sources
- Photovoltaic Energy Systems (SOLAR), City of Highland (government). Accessed 2026-08-08.
- Incorporated Cities and Counties Served by SCE, Southern California Edison (utility). Accessed 2026-08-08.
- Net Energy Metering (NEM) Time of Use, Southern California Edison (utility). Accessed 2026-08-03.
- SGIP - Statewide Announcements / About, Self-Generation Incentive Program (statewide administrator site) (program_administrator). Accessed 2026-08-01.
- SGIP - Contact, Self-Generation Incentive Program (statewide administrator site) (program_administrator). Accessed 2026-08-01.
- 2026 Self-Generation Incentive Program Handbook, Self-Generation Incentive Program Program Administrators (program_administrator). Accessed 2026-08-26.
- SGIP Program Metrics and Incentive Step Tracker, Self-Generation Incentive Program Program Administrators (program_administrator). Accessed 2026-08-26.
Frequently Asked Questions
What utility serves solar customers in Highland, California?
Southern California Edison (SCE) is the interconnection and distribution utility for Highland.
How long does a residential solar permit take in Highland?
Electronic portal submittals are typically reviewed within 1-3 business days (most same-day); standard in-person review is expedited to 1-2 days. SolarAPP+ provides instant approval eligibility determination.
What documents are required for a solar permit in Highland?
Commonly required documents include: Completed Building Permit Application (in-person); Two sets of plans and two sets of structural calculations (in-person); Signed contractor declarations; Current business license verification; Notarized authorization letter (if a representative signs).
Who do I contact about solar permits in Highland?
City of Highland Building & Safety, phone 909-864-6861.
Related cities
Related cities
Other verified cities related to Highland. See all cities on the California solar permit guide index.
- Apple Valley, Southern California Edison (SCE)
- Barstow, Southern California Edison (SCE)
- Chino, Southern California Edison (SCE)
- Chino Hills, Southern California Edison (SCE)
- Colton, City of Colton Electric Utility
- Fontana, Southern California Edison (SCE)