Solar Energy in Maricopa County, AZ (2026)

4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 10 cities in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Verified from official government sources

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

Panel Permits

Solar panel installation in unincorporated Maricopa County requires a building permit from Planning and Development. The permit fee for roof-mounted residential solar systems is $300, which includes plan review and building inspection. Ground-mounted systems under 6 feet in height are classified as minor permits at $500. Arizona law strongly supports solar energy access.

Solar Energy: Panel Permits

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

HOA Restrictions

Arizona law (ARS 33-1816) strongly protects homeowners' rights to install solar energy devices. HOAs cannot prohibit solar panel installation. HOAs may impose reasonable aesthetic guidelines that do not effectively prohibit use or adversely impact function or cost. Any covenant restricting solar must not reduce system efficiency by more than 10% or increase cost by more than $1,000.

Solar Energy: Hoa Restrictions

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Expedited Solar Permitting

Arizona Revised Statutes Section 9-1303 requires cities and counties to use expedited solar permitting through the SolarAPP+ platform or equivalent. Maricopa County and member cities issue most residential rooftop solar permits same-day or within five business days.

State Law Mandates Fast Solar Permitting

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Community Solar

Arizona does not authorize a statewide community solar program. The Arizona Corporation Commission rejected community solar dockets in 2015 and 2022. Maricopa County residents in APS or SRP territory rely on utility-owned solar communities or rooftop net metering instead.