Solar Energy in St. Louis, MO (2026)
2 verified solar energy rules for St. Louis, Missouri, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Panel Permits
St. Louis permits rooftop solar PV installations through the Building Division with electrical and building permits. Typical residential permit fees $100-$300. Historic district review required in Lafayette Square, Soulard, Compton Heights, and other designated areas.
Solar Energy: Panel Permits
Few RestrictionsHOA Restrictions
Missouri does not have a comprehensive solar access law preempting HOA restrictions. Some St. Louis HOAs and private place associations (Portland Place, Westmoreland, Kingsbury) restrict visible solar panels. Negotiation and variance common.
Solar Energy: Hoa Restrictions
Some RestrictionsRSMo § 442.404(3)
442.404. Political signs, homeowners' associations not to prohibit — reasonable restrictions and removal permitted, when — solar panels and sale signs not to be prohibited or restricted, exceptions — owning or pasturing chickens. — [...] 3. (1) No deed restrictions, covenants, or similar binding agreements running with the land shall limit or prohibit, or have the effect of limiting or prohibit...