2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Palm Beach County permits residential rooftop solar via streamlined SolarAPP+ online process. FL §163.04 preempts HOAs from prohibiting solar. Wind-rated mounting required for 170 mph design wind speed.
Florida Statute §163.04 strongly preempts HOA restrictions on solar panels in Palm Beach County. HOAs may regulate placement for aesthetics only if performance is not impaired. Outright prohibitions are void.
Fla. Stat. § 163.04
163.04  Energy devices based on renewable resources. — (1)  Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or other provision of general or special law, the adoption of an ordinance by a governing body, as those terms are defined in this chapter, which prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the installation of solar collectors, clotheslines, or other energy devices based...
5 cities in Palm Beach County have their own solar energy rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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
See every category we cover for Palm Beach County — parking, noise, fences, fires, animals, pools, and more.
Palm Beach County Ordinance Hub →