Carrollton, TX Solar Energy: HOA Restrictions (2026)
Summary
Carrollton residents in HOA communities benefit from state solar access laws that limit HOA ability to prohibit solar panels. HOAs may regulate placement but cannot effectively ban solar installations.
Sec. 202.010. REGULATION OF SOLAR ENERGY DEVICES. (d) A property owners' association may include or enforce a provision in a dedicatory instrument that prohibits a solar energy device that: ... (5) if mounted on the roof of the home: (A) extends higher than or beyond the roofline; (B) is located in an area other than an area designated by the property owners' association, unless the alternate location increases the estimated annual energy production of the device... by more than 10 percent...; (C) does not conform to the slope of the roof and has a top edge that is not parallel to the roofline; or (D) has a frame, a support bracket, or visible piping or wiring that is not in a silver, bronze, or black tone...
Full Breakdown
Most states have enacted solar access or solar rights laws that limit HOA restrictions on solar panel installations. These laws typically prevent HOAs from banning rooftop solar systems outright or imposing conditions that significantly increase cost or decrease efficiency. HOAs may have reasonable aesthetic guidelines such as preferred placement, color matching, and screening from street view, but cannot effectively prohibit installation. Architectural review committees must use objective criteria. Ground-mounted systems may face more HOA restrictions than roof-mounted panels. Battery storage systems may have separate HOA guidelines. CC&R provisions that contradict state solar access laws are generally unenforceable.
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