2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 8 cities in King County, Washington.
Verified from official government sources
Solar PV installations in King County require electrical and building permits through MyBuildingPermit.com. Systems under 25 kW get express review. Net metering is required under RCW 80.60.
Washington law (RCW 64.38.055 and RCW 64.90.510) prohibits King County HOAs from banning solar panels. Associations may impose reasonable aesthetic rules that do not significantly reduce efficiency.
RCW 64.38.055
RCW 64.38.055 Governing documents — Solar panels. (Effective until January 1, 2028.) (1) The governing documents may not prohibit the installation of a solar energy panel by an owner or resident on the owner's or resident's property as long as the solar energy panel: (a) Meets applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by state and local permitting authorities; (b) If used ...
8 cities in King County have their own solar energy rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
4 verified rules • Community Solar, Expedited Solar Permitting
2 verified rules • HOA Restrictions, Panel Permits
2 verified rules • HOA Restrictions, Panel Permits
2 verified rules • HOA Restrictions, Panel Permits
2 verified rules • HOA Restrictions, Panel Permits
2 verified rules • HOA Restrictions, Panel Permits
2 verified rules • HOA Restrictions, Panel Permits
2 verified rules • HOA Restrictions, Panel Permits
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