2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Johnson County, Iowa.
Verified from official government sources
Rooftop solar is welcome across Johnson County, and Iowa City actively encourages it. A homeowner needs a building and electrical permit plus a net-metering interconnection with the local utility.
Iowa Code § 564A.4(1)
An owner of property may apply to the solar access regulatory board designated under section 564A.3 for an order granting a solar access easement. The application must be filed before installation or construction of the solar collector.
Iowa has no HOA solar-rights law. Unlike some states, a Johnson County homeowners association can restrict or even prohibit rooftop solar through its covenants, so check the CC&Rs before you sign a solar contract.
1 cities in Johnson County have their own solar energy rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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