Solar panels and EV chargers in Hemet: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Hemet Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

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EV charger permit	The building official approves and issues permits when the application meets the city checklist, laws, and health and safety standards. Applies: Applies to EV charging station permit applications. § 14-533 · code text A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the city's adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the building official that the permit application and supporting documents meets the requirements of the city adopted checklist, and is consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the building official shall, consistent with Government Code § 65850.7, administratively approve the application and issue all necessary permits. Electronic applications and electronic signatures are allowed. Applies: Applies to expedited permit applications, when the city has software to accept electronic signatures. § 14-533 · code text the building official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant, provided that the city has the software necessary to accept electronic signatures.
Solar permit process	Administrative approval and all required permits once a complete application meets the checklist; only one inspection. Applies: Applies to small residential rooftop solar systems eligible for expedited review. § 14-525 · code text Upon determination by the building division that the application and supporting documentation is complete and meeting the requirements of the checklist, the building official shall administratively approve the application and issue all required permits or authorizations within one business day for over the counter applications, and within three business days for electronic application submittals.
Review time	The permit is issued within 1 business day. Applies: Applies to complete over-the-counter small residential rooftop solar applications that meet the checklist. § 14-525 · code text the building official shall administratively approve the application and issue all required permits or authorizations within one business day for over the counter applications The permit is issued within 3 business days. Applies: Applies to complete electronic small residential rooftop solar applications that meet the checklist. § 14-525 · code text the building official shall administratively approve the application and issue all required permits or authorizations within one business day for over the counter applications, and within three business days for electronic application submittals.

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Do I need a permit for solar panels or an EV charger in Hemet?

Hemet's code: Administrative approval and all required permits once a complete application meets the checklist; only one inspection. (Applies to small residential rooftop solar systems eligible for expedited review.) (§ 14-525); The building official approves and issues permits when the application meets the city checklist, laws, and health and safety standards. (Applies to EV charging station permit applications.) (§ 14-533).

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