Illinois law (765 ILCS 165, the Solar Rights Act) prohibits homeowners associations from outright banning solar panel installations. HOAs may impose reasonable aesthetic requirements regarding placement and appearance but cannot effectively prevent solar energy systems. Joliet follows state law on this matter and does not impose additional local HOA restrictions on solar installations.
The Illinois Solar Rights Act (765 ILCS 165) protects homeowners' rights to install solar energy systems. Under state law, any covenant, restriction, or condition in an HOA agreement that effectively prohibits or restricts the installation of a solar energy system is void and unenforceable. HOAs may adopt reasonable rules regarding the placement and aesthetic appearance of solar panels, but these rules cannot significantly increase the cost of the system or significantly decrease its efficiency. Joliet does not have a separate local ordinance governing HOA solar restrictions, deferring to the state statute. Additionally, Illinois Public Act 102-1123 further strengthened solar protections statewide. Residents in HOA-governed communities who encounter resistance to solar installations can cite the Solar Rights Act.
HOA restrictions that effectively ban solar installations are void under state law. Homeowners who are denied solar installations by their HOA may pursue legal remedies under the Illinois Solar Rights Act.
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