Solar Energy in Vermilion Parish, LA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Vermilion Parish. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
In unincorporated Vermilion Parish, a developer needs a Police Jury permit before building or expanding a solar farm of at least 50 kilowatts dc. The application goes to the parish building official, the fee is 0.3 percent of projected construction cost, and a public community meeting is required before approval.
Vermilion Parish Solar Farm Permit Process
Significant RestrictionsVermilion Parish Code § 42-21
(a)Prior to building, constructing, placing, establishing, expanding, or substantively altering the operation of a solar farm or wind farm, a permit must be obtained by the developer from the police jury. Permits shall be issued only after the plan therefore has been approved for in this chapter. ... (d)The permit application shall be submitted to the parish building official, and upon submissi...
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