Sherman, NY · Chautauqua County
NY State Unified Solar Permit
Property owners and solar contractors use this application to request a permit for eligible solar photovoltaic installations rated at 25 kW or less.
What this form is
This application starts the Village of Sherman’s unified permitting process for eligible solar photovoltaic systems rated at 25 kW or less. It asks for property and contractor details, system capacity and configuration, eligibility confirmations, and signatures. Applicants must include construction documents and any other required attachments; the document also describes required permits, plan review, fees, and inspections.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for an eligible solar photovoltaic installation and their solar installation contractors use this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required attachments in person at 111 Mill Street, Sherman, NY 14781; the form lists Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It states a $25 fee payable by check or cash, while the attached bulletin describes fees based on project square footage.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it asks the property owner and solar installation company representative to sign and date, with no notarized or sworn attachment specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the NY State Unified Solar Permit application from the Village of Sherman website.
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Complete And Sign
Fill in the property, system, contractor, and electrician details, confirm eligibility, and have the required representatives sign and date.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the required construction documents and applicable supporting materials described in the application and bulletin.
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Submit To The Village
Submit the completed package in person at 111 Mill Street, Sherman, NY 14781, during the hours listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the NY State Unified Solar Permit?
- No. This application is signed and dated by the property owner and solar installation company representative; it does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the unified solar permit application?
- Submit the completed application and required attachments in person at 111 Mill Street, Sherman, NY 14781. The form lists Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- What solar projects qualify for this application?
- The proposed system must meet the listed eligibility criteria, including a rated DC capacity of 25 kW or less. The authority having jurisdiction verifies eligibility.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include the completed, signed application, required construction documents and attachments, and the permitting fee. The form also lists possible supporting materials, such as a roof plan for roof-mounted systems.