Solar Energy in Richmond, CA (2026)
2 verified solar energy rules for Richmond, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Panel Permits
Richmond must process residential rooftop solar permits within 3 business days under AB 2188 and offers SolarAPP+ online automated permitting, with restrictions generally limited to structural and fire code compliance.
Solar: Solar Permits
Few RestrictionsHOA Restrictions
California Civil Code 714 (the Solar Rights Act) voids HOA restrictions that significantly increase solar system costs or reduce efficiency by more than 10 percent, and applies fully to all Richmond HOAs.
Solar: Hoa Solar Rights
Few RestrictionsCalifornia Civil Code §714
(a) Any covenant, restriction, or condition contained in any deed, contract, security instrument, or other instrument affecting the transfer or sale of, or any interest in, real property, and any provision of a governing document, as defined in Section 4150 or 6552, that effectively prohibits or restricts the installation or use of a solar energy system is void and unenforceable. (b) This secti...
Looking for Contra Costa County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Richmond city rules.
Solar Energy in Contra Costa County →