Solar Permit Requirements in Ohio

Installing solar panels in Ohio requires permits from your local building department. Below you will find city-specific permit costs, timelines, and document requirements to help you plan your solar project.

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Net Metering

None

State Tax Credit

15.5¢/kWh

Avg Electricity Rate

Cities in Ohio

Select your city for specific permit costs, timelines, and required documents for solar installation.

Columbus

15.8¢/kWh · 3.9h sun/day

Avg bill: $142/mo · AEP Ohio

Cleveland

16¢/kWh · 3.7h sun/day

Avg bill: $140/mo · Cleveland Public Power / FirstEnergy

Cincinnati

15.5¢/kWh · 4h sun/day

Avg bill: $140/mo · Duke Energy Ohio

Toledo

15.5¢/kWh · 3.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $135/mo · Toledo Edison (FirstEnergy)

Akron

15.8¢/kWh · 3.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $138/mo · Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy)

Dayton

15.2¢/kWh · 4h sun/day

Avg bill: $135/mo · AES Ohio (formerly DP&L)

Youngstown

15.5¢/kWh · 3.7h sun/day

Avg bill: $130/mo · Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy)

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