New: Instant AHJ Data Coverage

Instant, address-based guidance for solar permitting

Get clear documents, steps, timelines, and portal links for any building department in seconds. Stop guessing and start installing faster.

Nationwide Coverage
Always Up-to-date

Fort Worth, TX

Development Services Department

Active

Permit Requirements

Timeline

3-5 Days

Average approval

Fees

$150+

Base permit fee

Data Accuracy

99.9% Verified

Built for every team in the solar lifecycle

Streamline your operations from sales to PTO with accurate, real-time jurisdiction data.

Finance & Leasing Teams

Validate compliance instantly and reduce PTO delays. Ensure every project meets local requirements before funding.

Solar Installers

Get clear AHJ requirements upfront. Submit correct packets the first time and significantly reduce rejected submissions.

Operations Teams

One source of truth for requirements, steps, and contacts. Eliminate spreadsheets and outdated wiki pages.

How it works

From address to approval in three simple steps.

Enter an Address

Simply type in the project address. Our system automatically detects the correct jurisdiction and utility company.

Requirements Load

Instantly access all required documents, specific steps, approval timelines, and direct portal links.

View Smart Steps

Get a clean, organized guide for permitting. Follow the steps to get approved faster with less friction.

Everything you need for approval

Comprehensive data points delivered instantly for every location.

Required Documents

Complete list of all necessary forms, plans, and datasheets.

Step-by-step Instructions

Clear, sequential guidance from application to approval.

Portal Links

Direct access to AHJ and utility submission portals.

Department Contacts

Clickable phone numbers and emails for key personnel.

Approval Timelines

Realistic estimates for permit processing times.

PTO Requirements

Specific utility interconnection standards and steps.

Jurisdiction Details

Critical AHJ specific codes, setbacks, and constraints.

Forms Library

Downloadable PDF forms and templates when available.

smartsteps.guide/jurisdiction/ca/san-jose

San Jose, CA

Building Division

Online Submission Available

Required Documents

  • PV Plans (3 sets)
  • Spec Sheets
  • Structural Letter

Approval Process

Plan Check5-7 Days

See what you're getting before you start

No more digging through outdated municipal websites. We standardize the chaos into a clean, predictable format.

1

Required Documents Checklist

Never miss a form. See exactly what the AHJ needs before you start.

2

Clear Step-by-Step Guide

Follow a logical progression from application to final inspection.

3

Real-world Timelines

Plan better with data-backed approval time estimates.

4

PTO & Interconnection

Don't get stuck at the end. Know the utility requirements upfront.

Nationwide Coverage

We track requirements for thousands of AHJs and utility companies across the country.

Updated Weekly

Our team constantly monitors changes in local codes and utility requirements to ensure you have the latest data.

Expanding Constantly

More regions added monthly. Don't see your territory? Request it and we'll prioritize it.

Precise Jurisdiction Mapping

We use advanced geospatial data to map addresses to the exact correct AHJ, even in complex unincorporated areas.

Enterprise-grade reliability & security

Trust is built on accuracy and safety. We treat your data and our data quality with the highest priority.

Curated Accuracy

Every data point is verified by our team. We maintain a strict audit trail of all updates and changes.

Secure Infrastructure

End-to-end encryption for all data transmission. Built on SOC2 compliant infrastructure.

Transparent History

View the full update history for any jurisdiction. Know exactly when requirements changed.

SOC2 Compliant(Ready)
256-bit SSLEncryption
99.9%
Uptime SLA
24/7
Monitoring

Security and reliability are at the core of our platform.

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Start providing accurate permitting guidance to your teams.