Solar Energy in Lee County, AL (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Lee County, Alabama.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Lee County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Panel Permits

Rooftop solar is legal in Lee County but needs building and electrical permits and utility approval. Alabama has no net metering, and Alabama Power charges solar customers a monthly capacity reservation fee of about $5.41 per installed kilowatt.

Lee County Solar Panel Permit Requirements

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

HOA Restrictions

Alabama has no solar-rights law, so HOAs in Lee County can restrict or even ban rooftop panels. Unlike Florida or Georgia, no state statute voids a covenant that prohibits solar, making HOA restrictions enforceable here.

Lee County Solar Panel HOA Rules

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

All Lee County ordinances

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Lee County Ordinance Hub →