2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Pima County, Arizona.
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Pima County requires building and electrical permits for solar panel installations on residential and commercial properties. Arizona Solar Rights Act (ARS 33-1816) prohibits HOAs and municipalities from banning solar installations. Pima County Development Services processes solar permits with a streamlined residential solar pathway for rooftop systems under 10 kW.
Arizona Solar Rights Act (ARS 33-1816) strongly protects homeowners right to install solar panels. HOAs in Pima County cannot prohibit solar devices. Any HOA restriction that increases installation cost by more than $1,000 or reduces efficiency by more than 10 percent is void and unenforceable under state law.
4 cities in Pima County have their own solar energy rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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