Brockport, NY · Monroe County
Solar Permit Application
Property owners and solar contractors use this application to request a combined building and electrical permit for an eligible small-scale, grid-tied solar electric system.
What this form is
This unified application is for the expedited permitting process for small-scale, roof-mounted residential and commercial grid-tied solar electric systems. Applicants must complete the eligibility checklist and application, submit plans and component specification sheets, and provide the permit fee amount. The municipality issues the combined building and electrical permit after reviewing the completed forms, plans, and application.
Who needs it
Property owners and solar installation contractors seeking an expedited combined building and electrical permit for an eligible grid-tied solar system need 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; no notarized or sworn attachment is specified, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Solar Permit Application and review the submittal requirements and eligibility checklist.
- 2
Complete The Checklist And Application
Answer the eligibility questions and fill in the property, system, contractor, electrician, and equipment details.
- 3
Gather Required Plans And Attachments
Include the required site plan, electrical diagram, component specification sheets, and any other documentation required by your answers.
- 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. This document is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Solar Permit Application?
- 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, component specification sheets, the application, and the permit fee amount. Plans must include the information specified in the form.
- Who can use the expedited solar permitting process?
- The process is for eligible small-scale, roof-mounted residential and commercial grid-tied solar electric systems. The eligibility checklist asks about system capacity, installation, codes, and other requirements.