Panel Permits: Fontana vs Ontario
How do panel permits rules compare between Fontana, CA and Ontario, CA?
Fontana and Ontario have similar restriction levels.
Fontana, CA
San Bernardino County
Fontana issues residential solar permits through SolarAPP+ expedited online tool under AB 2188 and AB 1414. Title 24 Part 6 requires solar on most new homes. State-capped permit fees apply.
View full Fontana rules →Ontario, CA
San Bernardino County
Ontario issues same-day online solar permits under AB 2188 and the statewide SolarAPP+ automated plan check, and new single-family homes must include solar under the 2019 Title 24 Solar Mandate.
View full Ontario rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fontana | Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| State Law | AB 2188 / AB 1414 | - |
| Expedited Tool | SolarAPP+ | - |
| Permit Cap | $450 up to 15 kW | - |
| New Homes | Solar mandate (Title 24) | - |
| Review | Administrative (non-discretionary) | - |
| Permit | - | SolarAPP+ instant issue |
| Mandate | - | Title 24 Part 6 on new homes |
| Fire setback | - | CA Fire Code 1205 |
| Interconnection | - | SCE Rule 21 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Fontana FAQ
How long does a Fontana solar permit take?
Through SolarAPP+, same-day permitting is available for standard rooftop PV systems. Complex systems go through traditional plan check.
Are new Fontana homes required to have solar?
Yes. California Title 24 Part 6 Section 110.10 requires solar PV on most new single-family homes and low-rise residential buildings.
Ontario FAQ
How long does a solar permit take?
Residential systems cleared through SolarAPP+ receive same-day permits in Ontario.
Do I have to include solar on my new construction?
Yes, the Title 24 Solar Mandate requires PV on new single-family and low-rise multifamily homes in California.
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