2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in York County, South Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Rooftop solar in unincorporated York County needs a county building and electrical permit plus an interconnection agreement with the serving utility. Wiring must meet the National Electrical Code and be installed by a licensed electrical contractor.
South Carolina has no solar access law. Unlike Texas, Florida, or California, no statute stops a homeowners association in York County from restricting or banning rooftop solar. A properly recorded covenant that limits panels is enforceable here.
S.C. Code § 27-30-130
Except as otherwise provided in this section, in order to be enforceable, a homeowners association's governing documents must be recorded in the clerk of court's, Register of Mesne Conveyance (RMC), or register of deeds office in the county where the property is located.
1 cities in York County have their own solar energy rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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