Solar Energy in Saint Paul, MN (2026)
1 verified solar energy rules for Saint Paul, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Panel Permits
Installing a solar system in Saint Paul requires a building permit priced at one percent of project valuation with an $85 minimum, plus compliance with zoning height and setback standards under § 65.921 for roof- and ground-mounted panels.
Saint Paul Solar Panel Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsSaint Paul Legislative Code §§ 33.04(g)(21), 65.921(a)
(21)Solar heating systems: Permit fees for solar heating systems must be one (1) percent of total valuation, with a minimum fee of eighty-five dollars ($85.00). ... Sec. 65.921. - Solar energy system. Standards and conditions: (a)Building mounted systems shall be subject to the dimensional standards that apply to the building, provided that the height standards for building mounted systems in r...
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