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Location
Boston, MA
Project
Solar

Boston

Building permit and electrical permit for solar panel installation

Boston's solar panel guidance states that installing solar panels in the City requires both a building permit and an electrical permit through the Building Division. Systems under 20 kWh on 1-2 family homes may qualify for the short-form path, while systems that are 20 kWh or greater or installed on 3-family or larger buildings require the long-form process, with supporting documents such as roof condition, layout, electrical permit, and Energy Storage System details when applicable.

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City of Boston: Install or Replace Solar Panels
Type
Local Building Department
Tier
A
Verified
2026-05-02

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