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Sarpy County, NE Solar Energy: HOA Restrictions (2026)

Few Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

State HOA Solar Law
None
LB1119 (2024)
Died in committee
HOA Covenants
Can restrict solar
Solar Easement
Neb. Rev. Stat. 66-901

Summary

Unlike many states, Nebraska has no law stopping a homeowners association from restricting rooftop solar. A 2024 bill to void HOA solar bans died in committee, so a Sarpy County HOA's covenants still control.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Sarpy County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

When the application of any zoning or subdivision regulation or ordinance would prevent or unduly restrict the use of solar energy systems or wind energy conversion systems, the governing body of the county or municipality having zoning or subdivision jurisdiction is authorized to grant a variance or exception from the strict application thereof so as to relieve such restriction and protect access to solar energy or wind energy if such relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without substantially impairing the intent and purpose of such regulation or ordinance.

Source: Nebraska Revised StatutesView official code

Full Breakdown

Nebraska does not protect rooftop solar from homeowners associations. A 2024 bill, LB1119, would have voided covenants that prohibit or restrict solar panels, but it died in the Judiciary Committee, so no such protection is in force. In a Sarpy County subdivision, an HOA's recorded covenants and architectural review can still limit or even bar panels, so homeowners should read their CC&Rs before signing a solar contract. Nebraska law does protect solar access in two narrower ways: neighbors can record a solar easement under Neb. Rev. Stat. 66-901, and a county or city may grant a zoning variance so an ordinance does not block solar.

Violations & Fines

An HOA enforcing a valid covenant against solar acts within its authority; disputes are civil matters under the CC&Rs. Fines vary by association.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my Sarpy County HOA ban rooftop solar?
Possibly yes. Nebraska has no solar-access law overriding HOAs, so your recorded covenants and architectural rules control. Read your CC&Rs before installing.
Does any Nebraska law protect my solar access?
Yes, but narrowly. You can record a solar easement with a neighbor under Neb. Rev. Stat. 66-901, and local governments can grant zoning variances for solar.

Sources & Official References

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