Colden, NY · Erie County
Unified Solar Permit
Eligible solar installation applicants use this application to request Town of Colden building and electrical permits for solar photovoltaic systems rated 25 kW or less.
What this form is
The Town of Colden uses this application for eligible solar photovoltaic installations rated 25 kW or less. Applicants attest that the project meets the unified permitting criteria and provide property, system, contractor, and electrician details. The package also requires supporting construction documents, a standard building permit form, and a $50 permitting fee; projects that do not meet the criteria must use conventional permit applications.
Who needs it
Property owners and solar installation company representatives seeking permits for eligible solar photovoltaic projects in the Town of Colden need this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required attachments electronically to [email protected] or in person at Colden Town Hall, 8812 State Road, Colden, NY 14033.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document identifies no sworn or notarized attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Unified Solar Permit application from the Town of Colden website or the Town Clerk.
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Complete And Sign The Form
Provide the requested property, solar system, contractor, and electrician information, confirm eligibility, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Attachments
Add the standard building permit form, required construction documents and attachments, and the $50 permitting fee.
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Submit To The Town
Email the completed package to [email protected] or deliver it to Colden Town Hall, 8812 State Road, Colden, NY 14033.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Unified Solar Permit?
- No. The application requires signatures and dates, but no notary. The document identifies no sworn or notarized attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Unified Solar Permit?
- Submit the completed application and required attachments by email to [email protected] or in person at Colden Town Hall, 8812 State Road, Colden, NY 14033.
- Who can use the unified solar permitting process?
- Applicants with solar photovoltaic projects rated 25 kW or less that meet the listed eligibility criteria may use this process. Projects that do not qualify must use conventional permit applications.
- What must I include with the application?
- Include the completed, signed application, the standard Town of Colden Building Permit form, required construction documents and attachments, and the $50 permitting fee.
Need something notarized?
This Unified Solar Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Colden form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.