Texas Property Code §202.010 strongly protects homeowners' right to install solar panels. HOAs in Harris County cannot prohibit solar energy devices. Aesthetic restrictions are allowed only if they do not increase cost by more than 10% or reduce efficiency by more than 10%.
Texas Property Code §202.010 prohibits property owners' associations from banning solar energy devices on property owners' rooftops or other dedicated solar areas. HOAs may adopt reasonable restrictions on solar panel placement and appearance, but those restrictions cannot increase the installation cost by more than 10%, decrease the system's efficiency by more than 10%, or prevent installation entirely. The law applies to all HOAs and deed-restricted communities in Harris County. Violations of this state protection can be enforced through civil action. Ground-mounted solar systems may face more HOA scrutiny than roof-mounted systems.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Harris County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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