# **Illinois’ Residential Solar Automated Permitting Act: What It Means for Homeowners and Installers**
The push for solar energy continues to gain momentum, and Illinois is taking a significant step forward with the proposed **Residential Solar Automated Permitting Act**. If passed, this legislation would streamline the solar permitting process by requiring local governments to adopt **SolarAPP+**, an automated tool designed to generate instant solar permits for residential solar and battery storage projects.
For homeowners looking to install **solar panels for your home**, this could be a game-changer. The legislation aims to reduce delays, lower costs, and make the transition to solar more accessible. Let’s dive into the details of this proposal, how it could impact the solar industry in Illinois, and why automated permitting is crucial for the future of residential solar.
## **Why Is Solar Permitting a Problem?**
The process of securing a permit for a **solar array for home** installations can often be slow, bureaucratic, and expensive. Soft costs—including permitting, inspections, and interconnections—can add thousands of dollars to a solar installation. According to a report from the Greenhouse Institute and Brown University Climate Solutions Laboratory, these additional costs increase solar installation prices in Illinois by an
Original Article: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/02/21/illinois-proposes-bill-to-cut-bureaucratic-inefficiency-in-residential-solar-permitting/
