Solar Energy in Tazewell County, IL (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Tazewell County, Illinois.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Tazewell County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
Tazewell County requires a building permit for every ground mount and roof mount solar energy system installed as an accessory use in the unincorporated county. The Community Development Administrator processes applications and charges a fee scaled to system size, from $200 for small residential arrays up to $5,000-plus for large installations.
Tazewell County Solar Panel Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsTazewell County Code of Ordinances § 156.03
Ground mount and roof mount (SES) shall be permitted by a building permit in all zoning districts where there is a principal structure. An application shall be submitted to the Community Development Administrator demonstrating compliance with §§ 157.505 through 157.508... (2) Ground or pole-mounted solar energy systems shall not exceed 20 feet in height which oriented at maximum tilt.
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