Wayne, NY · Steuben County
NY State Unified Solar Permit
Property owners and solar contractors use this application to request a Town of Wayne building permit for an eligible solar photovoltaic installation.
What this form is
This application requests a building permit for an eligible solar photovoltaic system with a rated DC capacity of 25 kW or less. It asks about the property, existing use, system capacity and configuration, and contractor and electrician details. Applicants must confirm eligibility and include construction documents; ground- or pole-mounted systems in R-1 or R-2 districts require site plan review before submitting.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a solar photovoltaic building permit and the solar installation contractor must complete and sign the relevant parts.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required construction documents electronically to [email protected] or in person at the Town of Wayne Hall, 9772 Silsbee Road. Include the $30 permitting fee, payable by cash or check to the Town.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the property owner and solar installation company representative sign to affirm the answers and requirements.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Get the NY State Unified Solar Permit application and review its eligibility criteria.
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Complete And Sign
Fill in the property, system, contractor, and electrician details; confirm eligibility and obtain the required signatures.
- 3
Gather Construction Documents
Prepare the required construction documents and applicable roof, structural, and racking attachments.
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Submit To The Town
Email the application and attachments to [email protected] or submit them in person at the Town Hall with the $30 fee.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the NY State Unified Solar Permit application request?
- It requests a building permit for an eligible solar PV installation and collects property, system, contractor, and electrician information.
- Do I need a notary for the NY State Unified Solar Permit?
- No. The application is signed and dated by the property owner and solar installation company representative; neither signature requires a notary.
- How do I submit the NY State Unified Solar Permit?
- Send the completed application and required construction documents to [email protected] or deliver them in person to the Town of Wayne Hall at 9772 Silsbee Road. Include the $30 fee.
- What attachments are required with the application?
- Include construction documents for the solar PV system with the required information and attachments. Additional roof, structural, and racking documentation may apply to the installation.
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This NY State Unified Solar Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Wayne form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.