Highland Solar Permit Guide
Southern California Edison (SCE) territory · San Bernardino County
Overview
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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.
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.
Permit fees
Not yet verified.
Rebates
Not yet verified.
Utility and generation supplier
Utility
Southern California Edison (SCE)
Generation supplier
Not yet verified.
Interconnection
SCE's own Net Energy Metering (NEM) program page — a utility-wide fact already established for other SCE-territory records this session.
Required documents
- Completed Building Permit Application (in-person) (required when: conditional)
- Two sets of plans and two sets of structural calculations (in-person) (required when: conditional)
- Signed contractor declarations (required when: always)
- Current business license verification (required when: always)
- Notarized authorization letter (if a representative signs) (required when: conditional)
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
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
Official contacts
- City of Highland Building & Safety, phone: 909-864-6861, official website
- SGIP Program Administrator (SCE territory), email: SGIPGroup@sce.com, official website
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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 California 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)