Solar Energy in Fairfax County, VA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Fairfax County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
Installing solar energy equipment in Fairfax County requires a building permit from the Building Official, though the county charges no permit fee for the installation itself.
Fairfax County Solar Panel Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsFairfax County Code § 61-1-3(d)(23)
Solar energy: No permit fee shall be charged to install solar energy equipment, although a permit is required for such installations and the permit holder is subject to the re-inspection fee.24.Team inspections: A fee shall be paid for each inspection involving an application for a change in use, change in occupant or other special request which requires inspection by one or more of the followi...
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