Do you need a city planning permit to install solar panels on a roof?

Verified 07 February 2025 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

Yes, you must file an Advance Work Declaration (AD) at the Town Hall to install signs photovoltaic (solar panels) on your roof, because you are changing the external appearance of your building.

The way to compile and transmit your PNR file differs depending on whether you are in Paris or in another municipality. :

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General case

You must complete and submit your RFP file by paperless means according to the arrangements made by your municipality or on a paper form. Inquire on the website of the City Hall or on the spot:

Who shall I contact
On the Internet

You can complete and submit your PNR application file on the Internet:

Support for your city planning authorization request

Form

You can complete your application for DP using a form:

Prior declaration of construction and works not subject to a building permit

In Paris

You must submit your file to the Office Accueil et service à l'user (Basu: titleContent) by dematerialized means only:

Office Accueil et Service à l'User (Basu) de Paris: one-stop-shop

Who can help me?

Find who can answer your questions in your region

  • For information on city planning regulations and administrative procedures

    Telephone administrative information - Allo Public Service

    • accès

      For more information on this topic, you can contact Allô Service Public.

      Attention: the service does not have access to users' personal files and cannot therefore provide information on their status.

    • horaires
      • Lundi : de 08h30 à 17h30
      • Mardi : de 08h30 à 12h15
      • Mercredi : de 08h30 à 12h15
      • Jeudi : de 08h30 à 17h30
      • Vendredi : de 13h00 à 16h15

    • Request a call

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    • service

      The informants who answer you belong to the ministry in charge of housing and city planning.

  • For information on your local city planning plan or RFP file

    Town Hall

  • For information on the local city planning plan or your DP file in Paris

    Paris: Reception and service desk (Basu)