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The Village of Deer Park is currently participating in the SolSmart program funded by the United States Department of Energy SunShot Initiative, which helps local governments reduce barriers to solar energy growth and make it easier for homes and businesses to go solar. View the Village's Solar Statement (PDF).
Permit Information
Fee
Residential Permit Cost = $390 flat fee – includes plan review and rough/final inspections.
Commercial Permit Cost = Project Specific – contact Building Department at (847) 726-1648.
Permitting Steps
1. Submit building permit application and Guide to installing solar panels in Deer Park
a. Residential Permit Application
b. Commercial Permit Application
2. Site plan (see Solar Permit Guidelines)
3. Electrical diagram (see Solar Permit Guidelines)
4. Specification sheets and installation manuals (see Solar Permit Guidelines)
Note an application with supporting documentation is required. All completed submissions will be issued permits in 10 days or fewer
Solar Resources
Village Initiatives
Informational Resources
- Grow Solar Local Government Solar Toolkit
- Homeowners’ Solar Rights Act
- Expedited Permit Process for Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
- US Department of Energy – State & Local Energy Data
- DSIRE – Database of energy-related policies and incentive in Illinois
Consumer Protection Resources
Going Solar In America (PDF)
Interstate Renewable Energy Council
Solar Energy Industries Association – Solar Customer Resource Portal
Solar Energy Industries Association – Consumer Protection Industry Resource Portal
Solar Energy Industries Association – Guide to Land Leases for Solar
Illinois Solar Energy Association – Consumer Protection Business Code of Conduct
The Solar Foundation – Leasing Municipal & Private Property for Solar: Key Steps & Considerations
Find Installer
North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
Illinois Commerce Commission - Distributed Generation Installer