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Solar Energy in Haverhill, MA (2026)

1 verified solar energy rules for Haverhill, Massachusetts, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Panel Permits

Haverhill's zoning code sorts solar installations into three permit tracks under City Code Section 255-7.8.3. Large-scale ground-mounted systems need a City Council special permit, medium-scale and roof-mounted systems go through development review, and a small residential roof-mounted system needs only a building permit.

Haverhill Solar Panel Permit Tiers

Some Restrictions

Haverhill City Code § 255-7.8.3

This section applies to all types of solar energy systems. 1. Large-scale ground-mounted solar energy systems are allowed in any district, except the Waterfront District (in which they are prohibited), upon the grant of a special permit from the City Council (the "SPGA"). 2. Medium-scale ground-mounted solar energy systems are allowed in any district, except the Waterfront District (in which th...