Solar Energy in Walton County, FL (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Walton County, Florida.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Walton County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
Installing, altering, or replacing solar panels for water heating, pool heating, or photovoltaic systems in unincorporated Walton County requires a county-licensed solar contractor under Code of Ordinances § 6-66, unless the installer is state-certified and simply registers that license with the Building Department. Licensing carries a $50 resident, $150 nonresident, or $300 out-of-state fee under § 6-68, plus a $35 administrative fee for registering contractors.
Solar Contractor License Required in Walton County
Some RestrictionsWalton County Code §§ 6-66, 6-67(m), 6-68
No person shall engage in business as a contractor in any of the categories specified in section 6-67 without a county license for engaging in such business. State certified contractors shall only need to "register" their state license with the Walton County Building Department. ... "Solar contractor" means a contractor whose services consist of the installation, alteration, repair, maintenance...
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