Solar Energy in Longmont, CO (2026)
2 verified solar energy rules for Longmont, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Panel Permits
Longmont permits residential and commercial solar PV through Building Services with fees capped under Colorado HB 11-1199 (the Fair Permit Act) — $500 for a residential system and $1,000 for a non-residential system. Complete applications that meet the city's 'Solar ABC's Expedited Permit Process' are turned around in 5 business days. Applications run through the CitizenAccess online portal, and Longmont Power & Communications handles the separate interconnection on the utility side.
Solar Panel Permits in Longmont
Few RestrictionsHOA Restrictions
Colorado state law strictly limits what a Longmont HOA may do to a solar installation. C.R.S. 38-30-168 voids any covenant, condition, or restriction in a deed or HOA governing document that effectively prohibits or restricts the installation or use of a solar energy device. HOAs may apply reasonable aesthetic standards but cannot impose any rule that significantly increases cost or significantly decreases performance. Decisions on a complete application are deemed approved if the HOA does not act within 60 days.
Solar HOA Restrictions in Longmont
Few RestrictionsLooking for Boulder County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Longmont city rules.
Solar Energy in Boulder County →