Pomona, CA Solar Energy: HOA Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- State Law
- CA Civil Code Section 714
- HOA Bans
- Prohibited by state law
- Cost Threshold
- Cannot increase cost by $1,000+
- Efficiency
- Cannot reduce by more than 10%
Summary
CA Civil Code Section 714 (Solar Rights Act) prohibits HOAs from effectively banning solar installations. HOAs may set reasonable aesthetic requirements but cannot increase costs by more than $1,000 or reduce efficiency by more than 10%.
Any covenant, restriction, or condition contained in any deed, contract, security instrument, or other instrument affecting the transfer or sale of, or any interest in, real property, and any provision of a governing document, as defined in Section 4150 or 6552, that effectively prohibits or restricts the installation or use of a solar energy system is void and unenforceable. This section does not apply to provisions that impose reasonable restrictions on solar energy systems. However, it is the policy of the state to promote and encourage the use of solar energy systems and to remove obstacles thereto.
Full Breakdown
Most states have enacted solar access or solar rights laws that limit HOA restrictions on solar panel installations. These laws typically prevent HOAs from banning rooftop solar systems outright or imposing conditions that significantly increase cost or decrease efficiency. HOAs may have reasonable aesthetic guidelines such as preferred placement, color matching, and screening from street view, but cannot effectively prohibit installation. Architectural review committees must use objective criteria. Ground-mounted systems may face more HOA restrictions than roof-mounted panels. Battery storage systems may have separate HOA guidelines. CC&R provisions that contradict state solar access laws are generally unenforceable.
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