Desoto County, MS Solar Energy: HOA Restrictions (2026)

Unlike most states, Mississippi does NOT have a solar rights or solar access statute protecting homeowners from HOA restrictions on solar panels. HOA covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) in DeSoto County subdivisions are fully enforceable against rooftop solar installations. HOAs commonly require Architectural Review Committee approval and can deny solar based on aesthetic grounds including visibility from the street, color, and roof plane. Some HOAs ban roof-mount systems outright. Homeowners should review their recorded CC&Rs (on file with the DeSoto County Chancery Clerk at 2535 Highway 51 S, Hernando) before purchasing a solar system. Major planned communities with active architectural review include Snowden Grove (Southaven), Plantation Lakes and Cherry Tree (Olive Branch), Wedgewood and Magnolia Ridge (Horn Lake), and Eastover (Hernando). Ground-mount systems face even greater restriction likelihood. If no HOA exists, county and city zoning allow solar as an accessory use. Attempting to install without HOA approval where required may result in covenant enforcement, including fines accruing weekly and court-ordered removal at the homeowner's expense.