Dunedin requires building and electrical permits for solar PV installations and offers a $0.25 per watt rebate up to $2,500 for residents and businesses. Applications are processed via the Dunedin CSS online portal.
Solar photovoltaic installations in Dunedin require both a building permit and an electrical permit through the Dunedin Community Development Department, located at 1415 Pinehurst Road. Applicants register on the Dunedin CSS online permitting portal to submit plans, structural calculations, and equipment specifications. Standard processing typically runs 2-4 weeks after a complete application. Inspections cover roof attachment, racking, conduit, and final electrical interconnection. The city additionally administers a Solar Rebate Program providing $0.25 per installed watt up to $2,500 for residential and business applicants who are City of Dunedin residents or businesses, supplementing federal tax credits.
Stop-work orders for unpermitted installations, double permit fees, and required removal or remediation if work fails inspection.
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