Solar Energy in Arapahoe County, CO (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Arapahoe County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
HOA Restrictions
Colorado CRS 38-30-168 and HB 23-1233 protect homeowners' rights to install solar panels. HOAs in Arapahoe County cannot prohibit rooftop solar and must approve reasonable installations. Restrictions that significantly increase cost or reduce output are unenforceable.
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Few RestrictionsC.R.S. § 38-32.5-100.3
the installation or use of a renewable energy generation device is void and unenforceable. (b) As used in this section, "renewable energy generation device" means: (I) A solar energy device, as defined in section 38-32.5-100.3; Colorado Revised Statutes 2023 Page 346 of 681 Uncertified Printout (II) A wind-electric generator that meets the interconnection standards established in rules promulga...
Solar Energy by City in Arapahoe County
2 cities in Arapahoe County have their own solar energy rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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