Solar Energy in Louisiana (2026)

10 rules on the books across Louisiana, 7 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Panel Permits

Permits required for installing rooftop or ground-mounted solar panels, including electrical inspections and interconnection approvals.

Louisiana adopts the National Electrical Code via the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code, setting consistent…

Unincorporated Rapides Parish regulates permits for utility-scale solar farms, not for rooftop panels on a house or…

In unincorporated Vermilion Parish, a developer needs a Police Jury permit before building or expanding a solar farm of…

Bossier City requires a building permit before installing any solar equipment under section 18-49.1. Applicants submit…

Solar panels in unincorporated Caddo Parish need a building permit like any other accessory structure, and the Unified…

East Baton Rouge Parish charges a flat $125 residential building permit fee for solar installations under Code Sec…

Shreveport allows building-mounted and freestanding solar panels in every district as an accessory use. A building…

Ground-mounted solar systems bigger than small-scale in unincorporated St. Tammany Parish need a dedicated…

State and local laws that limit what HOAs can restrict when it comes to solar panel installation, placement, and appearance.

Louisiana Revised Statutes 9:1255 says no person or entity shall unreasonably restrict the right of a property owner to…

Louisiana forbids any person or entity from unreasonably restricting a property owner's right to install a solar…