Solar Energy in Peoria County, IL (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Peoria County, Illinois.

Verified from official government sources

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

Panel Permits

Ground-mounted solar panels are a permitted accessory use anywhere in unincorporated Peoria County, but a homeowner still needs a building permit before installing one. Commercial-scale solar farms need a special use permit instead, plus setbacks of 150 feet from neighboring homes and 50 feet from property lines.

Peoria County Solar Panel Permit Rules

Some Restrictions

Peoria County Unified Development Ordinance §§ 7.17.2, 7.17.3(1)(a)

7.17.2Types of Ground Mounted Solar Energy Equipment.1.Solar Private.a.Solar Private is a permitted accessory use in any zoning district and must abide by the bulk regulations, density and dimensional standards of the underlying zoning district in which it is located. All private solar requires a building permit prior to the initiation of construction.2.Commercial Solar Energy Facility.a.Commer...

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HOA Restrictions

Illinois' Homeowners' Energy Policy Statement Act bars any homeowners', common-interest, or condominium association in Peoria County from adopting a bylaw, deed restriction, or covenant that prohibits solar panels. Under 765 ILCS 165/15 and 165/20, a board can steer where panels sit on a roof face but cannot block installation, deny permission based on financing, or cut expected output by more than 10%.

Peoria County Solar Energy HOA Rules

Some Restrictions

765 ILCS 165/15

Sec. 15. Associations; prohibitions. Notwithstanding any provision of this Act or other provision of law, the adoption of a bylaw or exercise of any power by the governing entity of a homeowners' association, common interest community association, or condominium unit owners' association which prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the installation of a solar energy system is expressly prohi...

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Solar Energy by City in Peoria County

1 cities in Peoria County have their own solar energy rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

PeoriaPop. 110,417

1 verified rule • Panel Permits

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