Bayonne, NJ Solar Energy: Panel Permits (2026)

Solar panel installations in Bayonne go through the Electrical Subcode rather than a standalone solar ordinance. Section 15-3.1b(19), part of the Construction Agency's fee schedule established under Section 15-1.1, sets the permit fee for a photovoltaic system at $125 for anything from 1 to 50 kilowatts of capacity, then adds $25 for every kilowatt above that 50-kilowatt mark, so a larger residential or commercial rooftop array costs proportionally more to permit. Because the fee sits inside the Electrical Subcode Fees list, a licensed electrician or contractor applies through the same Construction Agency process used for a service upgrade or generator hookup, and the Electrical Subcode Official inspects the wiring and interconnection before the Construction Official signs off.

The general construction permit rules in Section 15-3.1 still apply on top of the panel-specific fee: the full amount is due before the permit issues, a $100 minimum applies if the calculated fee runs lower, and work started before the permit is obtained draws the Uniform Construction Code's fine for unpermitted construction. Property owners adding roof-mounted or ground-mounted panels should expect the Electrical Subcode Official, not the Zoning Officer, to be the primary reviewer for the equipment itself.