Solar Energy in Broward County, FL (2026)

3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 6 cities in Broward County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Broward County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Panel Permits

Unincorporated Broward deems rooftop solar panels permitted accessory equipment, but a building permit acknowledging HOA covenants is still required.

Broward County Solar Panel Permit Rules

Some Restrictions

Broward County Code § 39-109

Rooftop photovoltaic solar systems shall be deemed permitted accessory equipment to conforming and nonconforming buildings in all zoning categories...(4)Permits. Prior to the issuance of a permit, the property owner(s) must acknowledge, as part of the permit application, that: (a) if the property is located in a homeowners' association, condominium association, or otherwise subject to restricti...

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HOA Restrictions

Florida Statute 163.04 prevents Broward County HOAs from prohibiting solar collectors or unreasonably restricting placement that would reduce efficiency by more than 20 percent or increase cost by more than 20 percent.

Broward County Solar HOA Restrictions

Some Restrictions

Fla. Stat. § 163.04

F.S. 163.04 Energy devices based on renewable resources. — (1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or other provision of general or special law, the adoption of an ordinance by a governing body, as those terms are defined in this chapter, which prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the installation of solar collectors, clotheslines, or other energy devices based on renewable reso...

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Expedited Solar Permitting

Unincorporated Broward deems rooftop solar panels a permitted accessory use in every zoning district, skipping discretionary zoning review for the permit.

Broward County Expedited Solar Permits

Few Restrictions

Broward County Code § 39-109(2)

Permitted accessory equipment. Rooftop photovoltaic solar systems shall be deemed permitted accessory equipment to conforming and nonconforming buildings in all zoning categories. Nothing contained in this chapter, including design standards or guidelines included or referenced herein, shall be deemed to prohibit the installation of rooftop photovoltaic solar systems that meet the requirements ...

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