Solar Energy in Houston County, GA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Houston County, Georgia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Houston County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
Unincorporated Houston County lets small ground-mounted solar arrays under 5 acres go in without a special permit, but any Intermediate (5-50 acre) or Large Scale (over 50 acre) system needs a Special Use Permit with a full site plan, visual buffer plan and decommissioning plan before the Governing Authority.
Houston County GA Solar Panel Permits
Significant RestrictionsHouston County, GA Comprehensive Land Development Regulations, Appendix A, § A-105.1
A-105. Special Exception Application. In addition to the general requirements for a Special Exception application set forth in the County zoning code, the following shall be contained in any Special Use Permit application for an SES: A-105.1. Basic Information. The applicant shall submit a document that lists the following: A-105.1.1. the address of the property on which the SES will be located...
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