2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Hillsborough County, Florida.
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Hillsborough County issues solar panel permits through standard electrical and building permit process, typically 1-5 days for residential systems. FL §163.04 preempts any local ban on solar panels. Hillsborough uses SolarAPP+ for expedited automated residential PV permitting.
FL §163.04 prohibits any HOA, condo association, or deed restriction from banning solar panels on homes in Hillsborough County. HOAs may only impose reasonable aesthetic rules on exact placement that do not significantly reduce efficiency or increase cost.
F.S. 163.04 — Energy devices based on renewable resources
163.04 Energy devices based on renewable resources. — (1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or other provision of general or special law, the adoption of an ordinance by a governing body, as those terms are defined in this chapter, which prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the installation of solar collectors, clotheslines, or other energy devices based on renewable resources...
3 cities in Hillsborough County have their own solar energy rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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