Brockport, NY · Monroe County
Solar Permit Application
This unified application is for property owners and solar contractors seeking an expedited permit for a small-scale, grid-tied solar electric system.
What this form is
The application combines building and electrical permit information for small-scale, grid-tied solar systems mounted on residential or commercial roofs or legal accessory structures. Applicants complete the eligibility checklist and application, then submit plans and other required materials; the municipality issues a permit pending complete forms, approved plans, and municipal approval. The application requests property, system, contractor, electrician, equipment, and roof details.
Who needs it
Property owners and solar installation contractors seeking the expedited permitting process for an eligible small-scale solar electric system need to complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the property owner and solar installation contractor sign the eligibility checklist and application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the unified solar permit application and review its application requirements and eligibility checklist.
- 2
Complete The Checklist And Application
Answer the eligibility questions and provide property, system, contractor, electrician, equipment, and roof information.
- 3
Gather Required Plans And Materials
Prepare the required plans and component specification sheets, and include the permit fee amount.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Solar Permit Application?
- No. The property owner and solar installation contractor sign and date the application; no notary is indicated.
- How do I submit the Solar Permit Application?
- The document does not provide a submission address or contact. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What must accompany the application?
- Applicants must submit the eligibility checklist, plans, the application, and the permit fee amount. Plans include a site plan, electrical diagram, and component specification sheets.
- Who can use the expedited solar permitting process?
- The checklist covers eligibility for small-scale, grid-tied solar systems mounted on permitted roofs or legal accessory structures. Applicants who do not meet the checklist conditions may need the municipality’s standard permitting process.