North East, NY · Dutchess County
Solar Permit Application
Property owners and solar contractors use this application to request a permit for an eligible solar photovoltaic installation in the Town of North East.
What this form is
The application requests a unified solar permit for eligible photovoltaic systems rated at 25 kW DC or less. It asks for project eligibility, property and system details, contractor and electrician information, and signatures. Applicants submit it with construction documents and the applicable fee; ground-mounted arrays require Zoning Board of Appeals approval for a Special Use Permit.
Who needs it
Property owners and solar installation contractors need this application for an eligible photovoltaic installation in the Town of North East.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required attachments electronically to [email protected] or in person at Town Hall, 19 North Maple Avenue, Millerton. The form lists a $115 fee for roof-mounted systems and $200 for ground-mounted systems, payable by check to the Town of North East.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the property owner and company representative just sign and date it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Solar Permit Application from the Town of North East building code webpage.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property, system, contractor, and electrician details, answer the eligibility questions, and obtain the required signatures and dates.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the required construction documents and attachments; roof-mounted systems also require a roof plan. Include the applicable fee by check.
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Submit To The Town
Email the completed package to [email protected] or submit it in person at Town Hall, 19 North Maple Avenue, Millerton.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Solar Permit Application?
- No. The property owner and solar installation company representative sign and date the application; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Solar Permit Application?
- Email the completed application and required attachments to [email protected], or submit them in person at Town Hall, 19 North Maple Avenue, Millerton.
- What projects qualify for the unified solar permit?
- The application is for systems rated at 25 kW DC or less that meet its listed eligibility criteria. Projects that do not qualify must use conventional permit applications.
- What attachments go with the application?
- Submit construction documents for the solar PV system and required attachments. Roof-mounted systems also require a roof plan with the listed layout and fire-safety information.
Need something notarized?
This Solar Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another North East form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.