Solar Energy in Chesterfield County, VA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Chesterfield County, Virginia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Chesterfield County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
Installing an active solar energy system in Chesterfield County requires a permit under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. County Code § 5-5(b)(5)(a) lists 'active solar system' among the commercial auxiliary permits billed at $59.00 for labor and materials up to $1,000.00, plus $6.60 for each additional $1,000.00. The county building official issues the permit before installation begins.
Chesterfield County Solar Panel Permit Fee
Some RestrictionsChesterfield County, VA, Code of Ordinances § 5-5(b)(5)(a)
(5)Commercial auxiliary permits: a.Electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas, active solar system, boiler, and well permits, when the cost of labor and materials for installation, alteration, replacement and/or repair is (rounded up to the nearest dollar) is $1,000.00 or less .....59.00 1.For each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, of the estimated cost over $1,000.00 .....6.60
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