Dallas County · TX
Verified submittal requirements and process notes for residential rooftop solar in Carrollton. This page is generated from the same database TexPTO uses to drive its in-app checklists — when we update a requirement here, the live product reflects it within minutes.
Submission method
Online portal
Average review
10 days
Total to PTO ~20 days
SolarAPP+
Not accepted
Carrollton's permit portal
https://www.cityofcarrollton.com/government/departments/development-services/building-inspectionPlan-desk contact: building@cityofcarrollton.com
10 items
Contractor cover letter that introduces the submittal package to the plan reviewer. Editable before sending.
Carrollton note: Carrollton straddles Dallas, Denton, and Collin counties. The fee schedule differs by county — confirm the permit-desk has the correct county code for the service address before submittal.
Licensed Professional Engineer's letter attesting to structural adequacy of the roof for the proposed PV array.
Carrollton note: Carrollton requires a TX-licensed PE seal on structural letters. Upload the PE-sealed PDF here. TexPTO does not generate engineering opinions.
PE-stamped structural drawings showing roof framing, attachment locations, and load path.
Carrollton note: Provided by your licensed PE.
PE-stamped electrical drawings including single-line diagram, wiring layout, and disconnect locations.
Carrollton note: Provided by your licensed PE.
Manufacturer datasheets for panels, inverters, and (if applicable) batteries.
Carrollton note: If the project is an ADDITION to an existing PV system, Carrollton wants as-built documentation of the existing system (previous permit number, existing system size) attached to the cut-sheets bundle.
NEC-mandated placards (rapid shutdown, PV disconnect, dual power source, etc.) sized for label printing. Requires DC voltage/current values from your design.
Carrollton note: The generator will fail safely if the DC max voltage and max current aren't known — you'll be prompted to provide them. Use the 'Edit specs' button on this row to override extracted values.
One-page reference with values to paste into Carrollton's permit portal. Print or keep on a second monitor while submitting.
Carrollton note: Not a substitute for submission — installer still types values into the portal manually. TexPTO does not automate portal submissions.
AI-drafted letter to the homeowner's HOA requesting approval for the solar installation. Review, edit, and sign before sending.
Carrollton note: Commonly required in Carrollton — check the subdivision's deed restrictions before skipping.
AI-drafted one-page narrative summarizing the project for the permit reviewer. Attach to submittal or paste into portal text areas.
Carrollton note: Always review the AI output before including in submittal.
Short AI-drafted blurb sized to paste into the AHJ portal's Description of Work field (typically 150-250 words).
Carrollton note: Tailor the blurb to Carrollton's portal field length if needed — some portals cap at 250 chars, others allow a paragraph.
The most frequent reasons Oncor or Carrollton kicks back a residential solar permit. Avoid these on your first submittal to skip a 7–14 day correction cycle.
Address Match
Resolve jurisdiction + utility from service address.
Package Build
Generate AHJ-ready permit package JSON and PDF.
Internal QA
Validate diagrams, placards, and utility requirements.
AHJ Submission
Submit package through AHJ portal workflow.
Utility Interconnection
Submit utility packet and track approval milestones.
TexPTO automates the submittal package for Carrollton: NEC labels, transmittal letter, portal cheat-sheet, HOA approval letter, and the full requirement checklist above. Enter an address, generate the package, ship it.
Information accurate to TexPTO's curated database as of the most recent review. Contractors should always verify against the AHJ's current published requirements before submitting a permit.