Development and Planning, Environment, Rockville Reports

Go Green and Save Green With Permit Fee Waivers for Earth Month

Rockville to Waive Fees for Select Home Improvement Permits During April

March 1, 2026

Rockville will mark Earth Month in April by waiving permit fees for certain environmentally friendly home improvements. 

Solar panels on a roof with trees in the background

The city will waive all fees assessed by Rockville’s Inspection Services Division that are directly associated with the residential installation of solar photovoltaic systems, electric vehicle charging stations and energy-efficient heating and cooling upgrades, such as heat pumps.  

Applications must be submitted by Thursday,  April 30 at mygovernmentonline.org and must be accepted by city staff by 5 p.m. Friday, May 1. 

For more details, visit rockvillemd.gov/services/apply-for-a-building-or-trade-permit or email questions to permits@rockvillemd.gov

This program is in support of the city’s Climate Action Plan, which was approved by the Mayor and Council in 2022. For more about the plan, visit rockvillemd.gov/climate