Missouri law (RSMo §442.012) protects homeowners' rights to install solar energy systems by limiting HOA restrictions on solar panels. HOAs in Kansas City cannot prohibit solar installations outright but may impose reasonable aesthetic standards that do not significantly increase cost or decrease system efficiency.
Under RSMo §442.012, any covenant, restriction, or condition in a deed or HOA agreement that effectively prohibits the installation of a solar energy system is void and unenforceable. HOAs may establish reasonable architectural guidelines for placement and appearance, but cannot require changes that would reduce the system's efficiency by more than 10% or increase the cost by more than $1,000. The law applies to both roof-mounted and ground-mounted systems. Homeowners should still submit plans to their HOA for architectural review per their community's governing documents.
HOA restrictions that effectively prohibit solar panels are unenforceable under state law. Homeowners who believe their HOA is imposing unreasonable solar restrictions may pursue legal action under RSMo §442.012. Conversely, installing solar without required HOA architectural review may result in fines from the HOA.
Kansas City, MO
Kansas City has no city ordinance regulating residential lawn ornaments, statuary, or year-round yard decor. KCMO Code Section 88-310 accessory structure set...
Kansas City, MO
Kansas City has no city ordinance regulating residential holiday inflatables. General noise rules under KCMO Code Section 46-23 (right-of-way obstruction) an...
Kansas City, MO
Kansas City has no city ordinance regulating residential holiday lights. There is no display-window restriction, brightness cap, or duration limit. HOA CC&Rs...
Kansas City, MO
Kansas City requires building, gas, electrical, and plumbing permits for built-in outdoor kitchens with utility connections under KCMO Code Chapter 18, which...
Kansas City, MO
Kansas City has no city ordinance specifically regulating residential wood-fired smokers or pizza ovens. Smoke nuisance complaints fall under KCMO Code Chapt...
Kansas City, MO
Kansas City prohibits open-flame cooking devices and LP-gas containers over 1 pound on combustible balconies and within 10 feet of multi-family buildings und...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Jackson County.
See how other cities in Jackson County handle hoa restrictions.
See how Kansas City's hoa restrictions rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.