H.B. 352 Summary

• Establishes a self-certification process for behind-the-meter, customer-sited solar distributed energy resource systems that deems permit applications approved upon submission when project owner and licensed professionals certify compliance with codes and laws.

• Requires government entities issuing building permits to issue the permit number and close the permit within 30 days of application submission if self-certification requirements are met.

• Allows licensed design professionals to conduct permit reviews and inspections using commercially available software and offline field reports with photos and videos submitted remotely for asynchronous review.

• Exempts behind-the-meter, customer-sited solar distributed energy resource systems from Federal Emergency Management Agency No-Rise/No-Impact declaration requirements when properly installed on existing structures and not creating additional obstruction in flood zones.

• Excludes the value of solar and energy storage systems from FEMA flood zone valuation calculations.

• Effective date: July 1, 2025.