Marlborough, NY · Ulster County
Unified Solar Permit
Property owners and solar contractors use this application to seek a combined building and electrical permit for an eligible small-scale, grid-tied solar system.
What this form is
This application supports an expedited permit process for small-scale roof-mounted solar electric systems connected to the grid. Applicants complete the eligibility checklist and application, then provide plans, equipment specifications, and the permit fee; the packet also includes a solar energy tax exemption application. Eligibility questions cover system capacity, installation location, codes, roof construction, and mounting details.
Who needs it
Property owners and solar installation contractors seeking an expedited permit for an eligible grid-tied solar system should complete the application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Town of Marlborough Building Department, 21 Milton Turnpike, P.O. Box 305, Milton, NY 12547. The document lists a permit fee but does not specify one amount for all systems.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the owner and contractor sign the permit forms, and the tax exemption certification is also signed and dated.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Permit
Download the Unified Solar Permit packet, including the eligibility checklist and application.
- 2
Complete The Checklist And Application
Answer the eligibility questions and fill in the property, system, installer, and equipment details.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include the required plans and equipment specifications; provide additional structural documentation when the checklist requires it.
- 4
Submit To The Building Department
Submit the completed packet and permit fee to the Town of Marlborough Building Department at the address listed in the document.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Unified Solar Permit?
- No. The permit forms and included tax exemption certification call for signatures and dates, not notarization.
- How do I submit the Unified Solar Permit?
- Submit it to the Town of Marlborough Building Department at 21 Milton Turnpike, P.O. Box 305, Milton, NY 12547.
- What must I include with the application?
- The document calls for the eligibility checklist, plans, equipment specification sheets, the application, and a permit fee. Plans must include specified property, owner, preparer, and system information.
- Who can use the expedited solar permit process?
- The checklist assesses eligibility for small-scale solar systems, including capacity of 12 kW or less and compliance with the listed installation and code conditions.
Need something notarized?
This Unified Solar Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Marlborough form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.