Illinois Statewide Rule
Illinois Homeowners Energy Policy Statement Act for Solar
Key Facts
- HOA statute
- 765 ILCS 165
- Restrictions
- Must be reasonable
- Incentive program
- Adjustable Block Program
- Permits
- Local building required
Summary
Illinois protects residential solar energy installations through the Homeowners Energy Policy Statement Act and limits unreasonable association or municipal restrictions.
Sec. 25. Standards and requirements. A solar energy system shall meet applicable standards and requirements imposed by State and local permitting authorities other than a homeowners' association, common interest community association, or condominium unit owners' association.
Full Breakdown
The Homeowners Energy Policy Statement Act (765 ILCS 165) requires homeowners associations to adopt energy policy statements addressing solar energy systems and prohibits associations from unreasonably restricting solar installations. Local building permits are still required, but municipal codes must generally permit solar installations consistent with the Illinois Building Code. The Adjustable Block Program and Distributed Generation Rebate under the Future Energy Jobs Act (220 ILCS 5/16-107.6) provide statewide incentive frameworks. The Renewable Energy Facilities Agricultural Impact Mitigation Act regulates large solar siting.
Violations & Penalties
Civil action for HOA non-compliance; injunctive relief; recovery of attorney fees possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
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