Solar panel permits required under NY State Uniform Code. NY Unified Solar Permit (NY-Sun program) streamlines residential PV up to 25 kW. NYSERDA NY-Sun incentives available. Syracuse and most Onondaga towns have adopted the Unified Solar Permit.
Residential solar photovoltaic installations in Onondaga County require a building and electrical permit under the NY State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. The NY Unified Solar Permit, developed by NYSERDA and the NYS Building Officials, streamlines permitting for residential rooftop PV up to 25 kW with a flat fee (usually $50-$500) and simplified application. Syracuse, DeWitt, Manlius, Clay, Salina, Cicero, and Camillus have all adopted the Unified Solar Permit. NY-Sun Residential Incentive offers upfront rebates; NY State tax credit up to $5,000 (25% of cost); federal investment tax credit 30% through 2032. Interconnection through National Grid under NY PSC Standard Interconnection Requirements.
Unpermitted installation: stop-work order, up to $1,000 first offense under Uniform Code. Interconnection without utility approval: disconnection and potential civil penalty.
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