Virginia law (VA Code §55.1-1820.1) limits HOA authority to restrict solar installations. HOAs may not prohibit solar panels but may impose reasonable aesthetic standards that do not increase installation cost by more than 5% or reduce efficiency by more than 10%.
Virginia's solar rights statute (VA Code §55.1-1820.1) prohibits HOA covenants from effectively banning solar energy systems. HOAs may adopt reasonable aesthetic guidelines but cannot require changes that increase installation cost by more than 5% or reduce system efficiency by more than 10%. Architectural review committee approval must be granted within 60 days or the installation is deemed approved. The city does not intervene in HOA solar disputes.
HOA provisions that effectively prohibit solar installations may be void under state law. Homeowners can challenge restrictive HOA rules through the Common Interest Community Board or courts.
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