Amarillo requires a building permit and electrical permit for all rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV installations. Permits cost $50–$500, take about 2 weeks to approve, and must comply with the 2021 International Fire Code.
Amarillo Code of Ordinances Chapter 4-1 and Chapter 4-3 govern building permits. All solar PV systems — including panels, inverters, mounting hardware, disconnects, and conduit — require a city-issued building permit and electrical permit before installation. Systems 10 kW and above require a PE stamp. Ground-mounted arrays on residential lots under 2 acres must be screened from street view; lots 2+ acres are exempt if panels are set back 100 feet from the street right-of-way. Permit fees range $50–$500; typical approval takes approximately 8–14 business days. Texas Property Code § 202.010 and HB 362 protect homeowners' right to install solar.
Installing solar without a permit is a code violation subject to stop-work orders, mandatory permit acquisition, and fines per Amarillo's standard building code enforcement provisions.
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