Minnesota SF1741 requires local governments with over 5,000 residents to adopt residential instant solar permitting platforms.

Minnesota SF1741 mandates that local governments with more than 5,000 residents adopt residential instant solar permitting platforms. These platforms must automate plan review, produce code-compliant approvals, accept online permit fee payments, and instantly issue permits for residential photovoltaic systems. The platforms must be capable of processing at least 75% of permit applications for existing construction. Local governments must also provide an option for remote inspections via recorded video or photo, which must not cost more than or delay in-person inspections.

Minnesota SF1741 requires local governments with over 5,000 residents to adopt residential instant solar permitting platforms.

Minnesota SF1741 mandates that local governments with more than 5,000 residents adopt residential instant solar permitting platforms. These platforms must automate plan review, produce code-compliant approvals, accept online permit fee payments, and instantly issue permits for residential photovoltaic systems. The platforms must be capable of processing at least 75% of permit applications for existing construction. Local governments must also provide an option for remote inspections via recorded video or photo, which must not cost more than or delay in-person inspections.