Eaton, NY · Madison County
NY State Unified Solar Permit
Property owners and solar contractors use this application to request a permit for eligible residential solar photovoltaic installations in Eaton.
What this form is
This application requests a unified permit for an eligible solar photovoltaic system with a rated DC capacity of 25 kW or less. The applicant confirms the project meets the stated eligibility criteria and provides property, system, contractor, and electrician information. The application package also requires a $125 permitting fee and construction documents; the form describes additional attachments for certain installations.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for an eligible solar PV installation in Eaton complete this application with their solar installation contractor.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application electronically to [email protected] or in person at 35 Cedar Street during business hours. The document lists a $125 permitting fee, payable to the Town of Eaton by cash or check.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not require a sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the NY State Unified Solar Permit application from the Town of Eaton website.
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Complete and Sign the Form
Fill in the property, solar system, contractor, and electrician information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include construction documents and required attachments; roof-mounted systems need a roof plan with the listed fire-safety items.
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Submit to the Town
Submit by email to [email protected] or in person at 35 Cedar Street, with the listed $125 fee payable by cash or check.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the NY State Unified Solar Permit?
- Property owners applying for an eligible solar PV installation use this application with their solar installation contractor. The form covers systems rated at 25 kW DC or less.
- Do I need a notary for the NY State Unified Solar Permit?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the document does not require a sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the solar permit application?
- Submit the completed application electronically to [email protected] or in person at 35 Cedar Street. The document lists a $125 permitting fee, payable by cash or check.
- What documents accompany the application?
- The package requires construction documents for the solar PV system, including required attachments. Roof-mounted systems also require a roof plan with specified fire-safety information.
Need something notarized?
This NY State Unified Solar Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Eaton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.