Does a Panel Upgrade in Palm Springs Qualify for a Simple Permit?

Yes, if it meets the city's checklist, which we check for you. Palm Springs handles main panel upgrades as Simple Permits, along with home solar and HVAC replacements. The main points: a new panel of 400 amps or less, where the old one was, in a single-family home, duplex or townhome with no aluminum wiring. Otherwise, it's a standard permit.