Solar Energy in Oregon (2026)

9 rules on the books across Oregon, 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.

A commercial solar facility on farmland in unincorporated Benton County needs a Planning Commission conditional use…

Clackamas County regulates rooftop and ground-mount solar installations under the Oregon Solar Installation Specialty…

Solar energy systems in Gresham require a development permit under Development Code Article 11, with the review level…

Portland's zoning code sets height, mounting, and street-screening rules for rooftop solar panels on houses in…

Adding solar panels to a historic-contributing building or individually listed resource in one of Salem's public…

Rooftop and ground-mounted solar panels are a permitted accessory use in every Hillsboro zone under the Community…

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

Oregon ORS 105.880 to 105.890 declares unenforceable any deed restriction, covenant, or HOA rule that prohibits or…

California SB-379 (and equivalent laws) requiring cities to offer same-day or near-same-day automated solar permits, plus SolarAPP+ adoption.

Gresham exempts qualifying rooftop solar installations from Planning Development Permit review entirely: only a…

Medford Code § 10.200(3)(b)(v) exempts solar photovoltaic energy systems from Site Plan and Architectural Review, the…