Solar Energy in DeKalb County, GA (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia.

Verified from official government sources

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

Panel Permits

Unincorporated DeKalb exempts rooftop solar panels under six feet tall from the zoning height limit and from the roofing-material restrictions.

DeKalb County Solar Panel Height Exemption

Few Restrictions

DeKalb County Code § 27-5.2.5(E)(2)(f)

Rooftop mechanical equipment, vent pipes, lightning rods, solar panels, and/or wind vanes that are less than six (6) feet in height measured from top of roof adjacent to such structure.

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