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Install rooftop photovoltaic panels or residential home battery backup. This expedited process ensures safe electrical interconnection while satisfying New York State Unified Solar Permit standards.
Follow this 4-step sequence to prepare documents, pay statutory permit fees, and receive your digital permit.
Confirm that your single-family or duplex roof structure is rated for photovoltaic panel loads and your main electrical service panel is >= 200 Amps. Leased parcels require property owner consent.
Submit your NYS-licensed professional engineer (PE) stamped structural layout and electrical 3-line schematic. Energy storage systems (ESS) must include UL 9540 fire-safety listing certificates.
Remit the standardized flat fee online via secure municipal payment portal or by official check. Low-income NY-SUN eligible households qualify for a 100% fee waiver.
The Department issues your approved digital building permit within 3 to 5 business days. Once rough wiring and racking are installed, schedule your county inspector before panel energization.