Vernon, NY · Oneida County
NY State Unified Solar Permit
The NY State Unified Solar Permit is an application for eligible solar photovoltaic projects submitted to the Town of Vernon for permitting review.
What this form is
This application lets eligible solar photovoltaic projects use the unified permitting process, after which the Codes Officer issues a building and/or electrical permit upon approval. It asks about project eligibility, the applicant, the installation, and relevant signatures. Submit it with required construction documents and a $50 fee for Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking unified permitting for an eligible solar photovoltaic installation in the Town of Vernon should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required attachments by email to [email protected] or in person at 4305 Peterboro Rd., Vernon, NY 13476, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Include the $50 fee for Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects, payable by check or cash to the Vernon Town Clerk.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; it asks for relevant signatures and lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the NY State Unified Solar Permit application.
- 2
Complete And Sign
Complete all fields, answer the eligibility questions, and provide relevant signatures.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include required construction documents and any applicable supporting documents described by the form.
- 4
Submit To The Town
Email the package to [email protected] or submit it in person at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the NY State Unified Solar Permit?
- No. The application asks for relevant signatures but does not contain a notary block or require a notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the NY State Unified Solar Permit?
- Email the completed application and required attachments to [email protected] or submit them in person at 4305 Peterboro Rd., Vernon, NY 13476, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include the required construction documents for the solar PV system type and the applicable $50 fee for Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects, payable by check or cash to the Vernon Town Clerk.
- Which solar projects can use this application?
- The form lists eligibility criteria including a rated DC capacity of 25 kW or less and other project conditions. Projects that do not meet the criteria must use conventional permit applications.