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Solar panels and EV chargers in Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach's own rules on solar panels and EV chargers, with the code text for every value.

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

What Huntington Beach's code says

Huntington Beach code What Huntington Beach's code adds
EV charger permit
  • The Building Official approves the application and issues all required permits.
    Applies: Applies when the EV charger application and documents are complete and meet the checklist.
    § 17.62.060 · code text
    Upon confirmation of the application and supporting documents being complete and meeting the requirements of the checklist, the Building Official shall approve the application and issue all required permits or authorizations.
Solar permit process
  • Administrative approval and all required permits.
    Applies: Applies when a rooftop solar application is complete and meets the standard plans and checklist.
    § 17.61.060 · code text
    If the Building Official determines a small residential rooftop solar energy system application is complete and meets the requirements of the standard plans and checklist, he or she shall administratively approve it and issue all required permits for its installation.
  • Only one inspection.
    Applies: Applies to small residential rooftop solar systems eligible for expedited review.
    § 17.61.060 · code text
    The Building Official shall perform only one inspection for a small residential rooftop solar energy system eligible for expedited review.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Huntington Beach's code: Administrative approval and all required permits. (Applies when a rooftop solar application is complete and meets the standard plans and checklist.) (§ 17.61.060); The Building Official approves the application and issues all required permits. (Applies when the EV charger application and documents are complete and meet the checklist.) (§ 17.62.060).

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