Solar Energy in Louisiana (2026)
8 rules on the books across Louisiana, 5 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: statewide
StatewideSome RestrictionsLouisiana adopts the National Electrical Code via the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code, setting consistent…
Read full rule →Rapides Parish
Significant RestrictionsUnincorporated Rapides Parish regulates permits for utility-scale solar farms, not for rooftop panels on a house or…
Read full rule →Caddo Parish
Some RestrictionsSolar panels in unincorporated Caddo Parish need a building permit like any other accessory structure, and the Unified…
Read full rule →East Baton Rouge Parish
Some RestrictionsEast Baton Rouge Parish charges a flat $125 residential building permit fee for solar installations under Code Sec…
Read full rule →Shreveport
Some RestrictionsShreveport allows building-mounted and freestanding solar panels in every district as an accessory use. A building…
Read full rule →St Tammany Parish
Some RestrictionsGround-mounted solar systems bigger than small-scale in unincorporated St. Tammany Parish need a dedicated…
Read full rule →HOA Restrictions
State and local laws that limit what HOAs can restrict when it comes to solar panel installation, placement, and appearance.
Louisiana: statewide
StatewideLight RestrictionsLouisiana Revised Statutes 9:1255 says no person or entity shall unreasonably restrict the right of a property owner to…
Read full rule →Shreveport
Some RestrictionsLouisiana forbids any person or entity from unreasonably restricting a property owner's right to install a solar…
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