Solar Energy in Travis County, TX (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Travis County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

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

Panel Permits

Rooftop solar installations in unincorporated Travis County require an electrical permit from Development Services (typical fee $150-250) and must comply with 2017 National Electrical Code as adopted. Structural engineering review required if panels add over 5 PSF to existing roof. Austin Energy and Pedernales Electric Cooperative both offer solar rebates and net metering.

Solar Energy: Panel Permits

Few Restrictions

Tex. Prop. Code Sec. 202.010 (Regulation of Solar Energy Devices)

Sec. 202.010. REGULATION OF SOLAR ENERGY DEVICES. (a) In this section:(1) "Development period" means a period stated in a declaration during which a declarant reserves:(A) a right to facilitate the development, construction, and marketing of the subdivision; and(B) a right to direct the size, shape, and composition of the subdivision.(2) "Solar energy device" has the meaning assigned by ...

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HOA Restrictions

Texas Property Code Section 202.010 voids any Travis County homeowners' association rule that bans or restricts solar panels outright. HOAs governing unincorporated subdivisions may only regulate placement, roofline slope, frame color, and prior-approval timing, not whether an owner installs a solar energy device on the roof or in a fenced yard.

Solar Panels: HOA Rules in Travis County

Light Restrictions

Tex. Prop. Code Sec. 202.010

(b) Except as otherwise provided by Subsection (d), a property owners' association may not include or enforce a provision in a dedicatory instrument that prohibits or restricts a property owner from installing a solar energy device. (c) A provision that violates Subsection (b) is void. (d) A property owners' association may include or enforce a provision in a dedicatory instrument that prohibit...

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Solar Energy by City in Travis County

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

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1 verified rule • Panel Permits

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