Solar Energy in Cass County, MO (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Cass County, Missouri.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Cass County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
Cass County exempts personal rooftop and accessory solar systems from special use permitting, but limited-scale and commercial solar arrays need a Special Use Permit with strict setbacks, including 1,000 feet from existing homes.
Solar Panel Permits in Cass County
Some RestrictionsCass County Code § 400.661(A), (B)(3), (D)(9)(b)
PERSONAL OR ACCESSORY SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM: Solar Energy Conversion Systems that are used for personal use or are accessory to other uses. Electricity created is for consumption on-site and not for transfer or sale to a third party (although net metering is permitted). ... These standards do not apply to Personal or Accessory Energy Conversion Systems. ... The solar panels/array and a...
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