Solar Energy in Clackamas County, OR (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Clackamas County, Oregon.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Clackamas County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
Clackamas County regulates rooftop and ground-mount solar installations under the Oregon Solar Installation Specialty Code, adopted by County Code 9.02.040(M). Installers go through the same permit path as any other specialty-code project: plans reviewed by the Building Codes Division, fees paid before issuance, and permits void if work stalls or goes uninspected for 180 days.
Solar Panel Permit Rules in Clackamas County
Some RestrictionsClackamas County Code § 9.02.040(M)
The Clackamas County Building Code consists of the following Specialty Codes as adopted by the State of Oregon, and regulations: ... M. The Oregon Solar Installation Specialty Code as adopted by ORS 455.010 through 455.897, except as modified in this Chapter, shall be enforced as part of this Chapter.
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