Solar Energy in Kendall County, IL (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Kendall County, Illinois.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Kendall County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
Every private solar energy system in unincorporated Kendall County needs a county building permit and administrative plan approval before installation, with fees running $150 to $6,000 based on system size. Kendall County Code Section 36-983 covers roof-mounted and freestanding systems and exempts only on-site agricultural systems from the permit.
Kendall County Solar Panel Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsKendall County Code § 36-983(a), (f), (j); § 8-46
(a)Roof mounted for on-site energy consumption. Solar panels located on the roof of an existing structure shall be permitted in all districts. Roof-mounted solar energy systems shall not extend beyond the exterior perimeter of the building on which the system is mounted. Roof-mounted solar energy systems shall not exceed the maximum allowed height in any zoning district. ... (f)Plan approval re...
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