Panel Permits: White Plains vs Yonkers

How do I permit my solar panels in White Plains?

Apply through the NYS Unified Solar Permit process at the WP Building Department for systems 25 kW or smaller. Electrical permit and Con Edison interconnection also required.

How long does solar permit approval take in White Plains?

Simple residential rooftop PV installations under the Unified Solar Permit typically take 2-4 weeks through the WP Building Department.

Do ground-mount solar arrays use the Unified Permit?

No. The NYS Unified Solar Permit only covers residential rooftop systems 25 kW or smaller. Ground-mount and larger systems require full standard permitting.

Do I need a permit to install rooftop solar in Yonkers?

Yes. Yonkers Building Department issues solar permits under the NYS Unified Solar Permit program. You'll also need Con Edison interconnection approval before operating the system.

Does Yonkers solar qualify for a property tax exemption?

Yes. Yonkers historically participates in the NY Real Property Tax Law §487 solar tax exemption, a local opt-in that can exclude the added value of your PV system from property taxes.

Can I install a solar system larger than 25 kW in Yonkers?

Yes, but systems over 25 kW fall outside the streamlined NYS Unified Solar Permit and trigger additional Con Edison interconnection review on top of standard Yonkers Building Department permits.