2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Washington County, Arkansas.
Verified from official government sources
Solar is welcomed in Washington County. Fayetteville and Springdale issue building and electrical permits for rooftop systems, and Arkansas law (Ark. Code § 23-18-604) guarantees net metering so excess generation is credited by your utility.
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-18-604 (Net metering — Commission authority)
A commission shall establish appropriate rates, terms, and conditions for net metering, including without limitation the adoption or revision of any applicable rules on or before December 31, 2023.
Unlike Florida, Arkansas has no statute stopping an HOA from restricting solar panels. The 2019 Solar Access Act (Act 464) addressed net metering and leasing, not HOA covenants, so your CC&Rs control.
1 cities in Washington County have their own solar energy rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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