California''s Solar Rights Act for HOA Residents
The California Solar Rights Act, established in 1978 and subsequently updated, is a landmark piece of legislation designed to encourage the installation of solar energy systems
That usually means banning a homeowners association from restricting solar panels in a way that significantly affects the cost of solar or the solar panels' performance. Often, the laws let HOAs make reasonable requests for aesthetic or safety purposes. Solar access laws are generally set at the state, county, or city level.
Solar access laws can take different forms but include any law that protects your access to installing solar. That usually means banning a homeowners association from restricting solar panels in a way that significantly affects the cost of solar or the solar panels' performance.
There are no solar access laws that restrict HOA power in South Carolina. South Dakotans can establish solar easements, but there are not any access laws in place statewide. Tennessee does not have any laws rewarding HOA restrictions to prevent solar access, however, the state does allow residents to create solar easements.
Kansas does not have any solar access laws, but property owners may create solar easements as per statute 58-3801. Kentucky established solar easement laws in 1982, but the state has not codified any HOA restrictions.
PDF version includes complete article with source references.
Get technical specifications, ROI analysis tools, and pricing information for our BESS integration and energy storage solutions.
Av. de la Innovación 15
28042 Madrid, Spain
+34 91 133 2769
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CET