Guide · Residential solar · Cavite, PH
The exact documents CIDC requires before you can install solar panels on your unit — with a copy-ready Letter of Intent template and where to submit.
More and more Lancaster New City homeowners are going solar — the midday sun here is generous, electricity isn't getting cheaper, and the payback math keeps improving. But before a single panel goes on your roof, CIDC (the developer's estate management) needs to review and approve your plan. They ask for a specific set of documents, and the good news is that the process is genuinely smooth once you know exactly what to bring.
This guide walks you through the Lancaster New City solar installation requirements step by step. If you submit a complete, correct package, CIDC issues your gate pass on the same visit — no second trip, no waiting. Think of this as the neighbor's cheat sheet I wish I'd had before my own solar panels Cavite project started.
Verified as of December 2025. CIDC's required documents, submission venue, and schedule can change without notice. Use this as a preparation checklist, but confirm the current list with the Community Care Center before you finalize your package.
Before you prepare anything, make sure your unit has no outstanding home improvement violation on record with CIDC. Any unresolved violation will hold up the solar application no matter how complete your package is, so settle or clear it first — then move on to the checklist below.
Bring all of the following. A missing item is the single most common reason people get sent home and have to come back another day.
Picture of the unit's façade. A clear, recent photo of the front of your house. This lets CIDC confirm the unit and its current exterior before any work changes it.
Letter of Intent / Request to Install Solar Panel. A short formal letter stating that you intend to install a solar PV system, who your contractor is, and your target date. A ready-to-use template is provided below — just fill in the brackets.
Proposed Location Layout. A roof plan that shows exactly where the PV panels will be mounted on your roof. Your solar contractor normally prepares this. It doesn't need to be fancy, but it must clearly show panel placement relative to the roof.
Notarized Waiver of Accountability. This is the document where you accept responsibility for the installation. It must be notarized — so have it signed in front of a notary public before your submission day. Download Waiver of Accountability
Solar Installation Contract. Your signed contract with your installer. This single document satisfies what used to be two separate requirements: (a) the Solar Panel Design and Material Specifications, and (b) the Bill of Materials. As long as your contract spells out the system design and itemized materials, you do not need to submit those separately.
Date of installation. The specific date (or date range) when your contractor will do the work. Coordinate this with your installer before you file so the date you give CIDC is one they can actually keep.
Render-ready and copy-friendly. Replace every [bracketed] placeholder with
your own details, then print and sign it.
Letter of Intent / Request to Install Solar Panel
text
1[Date]
2
3LETTER OF INTENT / REQUEST TO INSTALL SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM
4
5Dear Sir/Madam,
6
7I, [Homeowner Full Name], homeowner of [Block __ Lot __, Village Name,
8Lancaster New City, [Barangay], [City/Municipality], Cavite],
9respectfully submit this letter to request approval for the installation
10of a [System Size, e.g., 6 kWp] Hybrid Solar Photovoltaic System in my
11property.
12
13The installation will be performed by my chosen and qualified contractor,
14[Contractor / Installer Name], who will ensure compliance with safety
15standards, proper engineering design, and electrical best practices.
16All work will follow local regulations, community guidelines, and the
17standards set by the CIDC.
18
19Details of the Proposed Installation:
20 • System Capacity: [e.g., 6 kWp Hybrid Solar PV System]
21 • Installer/Contractor: [Contractor Name]
22 • Scope of Work: Installation of solar panels on the rooftop, mounting
23 structures, inverter placement, and necessary electrical components
24 • Target Installation Date: [Target Date]
25 • Purpose: To reduce grid power consumption through the use of
26 renewable energy
27
28I respectfully request your approval for this installation at the
29soonest possible time.
30
31Thank you for your consideration.
32
33Respectfully yours,
34
35[Signature]
36[Homeowner Full Name]Tip: Print, sign, and bring this with your other documents on submission day.
Once your package is complete, bring it here:
That same-visit gate pass is the whole point of preparing carefully — it's what lets your contractor get through the gate and start work without delay.
A few small habits make the difference between one trip and three:
That's the entire CIDC solar permit process — six documents, one venue, and a same-day gate pass when everything lines up. It looks like a lot written out, but homeowners here clear it routinely once the paperwork is prepared properly. Get the waiver notarized, keep your roof plan and contract consistent, and you'll likely walk out the same day ready to install.
Once your panels are up, the natural next step is getting credited for the power you export. For a realistic, dates-and-fees account of that process with Meralco here in Cavite, see Net Metering Journey in General Trias — it picks up roughly where this guide ends.
If you've gone through this for your own unit, share your experience in the comments — every real data point helps the next Lancaster New City neighbor make the switch with less guesswork.
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