Butternuts, NY · Otsego County
NY State Unified Solar Permit Application
Property owners and solar contractors use this application to request a unified permit for eligible non-commercial solar PV installations in the Town of Butternuts.
What this form is
This application requests a unified solar permit for an eligible non-commercial solar PV system with a capacity of 25 kW or less. It asks about project eligibility, the property, system configuration, and owner and contractor details; applicants must also provide construction documents and required attachments. The instructions list a $50 fee and explain that projects outside the eligibility criteria must use conventional permit applications.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a unified permit for an eligible non-commercial solar PV installation must complete the application and provide the required project documents.
How to submit it
Submit electronically to [email protected], in person at 1234 State Highway 51, Gilbertsville, or by mail to PO Box 318, Gilbertsville NY 13776. Include the $50 fee, payable by cash or check to Town of Butternuts.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; no notarized attachment or related step is specified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the NY State Unified Solar Permit Application for the Town of Butternuts.
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Complete The Application
Answer the eligibility questions and provide the property, solar system, owner, and contractor information requested.
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Gather Required Documents
Attach the required construction documents and applicable supporting materials listed in the application.
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Submit To The Town
Send the completed application and $50 fee to the Town Clerk by email, in person, or by mail.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Unified Solar Permit Application?
- No. The application asks the property owner and solar installation company representative to sign and date it; it does not specify a notarized attachment or step.
- How do I submit the Butternuts solar permit application?
- Submit it by email to [email protected], in person at 1234 State Highway 51, Gilbertsville, or by mail to PO Box 318, Gilbertsville NY 13776.
- What attachments are required?
- Include construction documents for the solar PV system and the applicable attachments listed in the application. Roof-mounted systems have additional roof plan and construction drawing requirements.
- What is the application fee?
- The application instructions list a $50 fee, payable by cash or check made payable to Town of Butternuts.
Need something notarized?
This NY State Unified Solar Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Butternuts form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.