Crown Point, NY · Essex County
NY State Unified Solar Permit
Property owners and solar contractors use this application to request a unified permit for an eligible solar photovoltaic installation in Crown Point.
What this form is
This application requests a building and/or electrical permit for an eligible solar photovoltaic installation rated at 25 kW DC or less. The applicant confirms project eligibility and provides property, system, contractor, and electrician details. The package also requires construction documents and other attachments; projects that do not meet the listed criteria must use conventional permit applications.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for an eligible solar PV installation need this application, with the solar installation contractor providing project and construction information.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required attachments electronically to [email protected] or in person at 17 Monitor Bay Rd., Crown Point, NY. The document lists a $100 fee, payable by cash or check to the Town of Crown Point.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the unified solar permit application and review the eligibility criteria.
- 2
Complete And Sign
Fill in the property, system, contractor, and electrician information, then have the required parties sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include construction documents and any applicable attachments, such as roof plans, structural details, and issued zoning or review approvals.
- 4
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed package by email to [email protected] or in person at 17 Monitor Bay Rd., Crown Point, NY, with the listed fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the NY State Unified Solar Permit?
- No. The application requires the property owner and solar installation company representative to sign and date it; it does not require a notary.
- How do I submit the solar permit application?
- Send the completed application and required attachments to [email protected] or submit them in person at 17 Monitor Bay Rd., Crown Point, NY. The document lists a $100 fee payable by cash or check.
- Which solar projects qualify for this application?
- The listed criteria include a system rated at 25 kW DC or less, no needed zoning variance or special use permit, and installation on a permitted roof, legal accessory structure, or the applicant’s property.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include the completed, signed application, the required construction documents and attachments, and the $100 fee. The document specifies additional information required for roof-mounted systems and racking systems.