Residential Solar Systems Installation And HOA

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Residential Solar Systems Installation And HOA

updated at : Monday, February 20th, 2017

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The installation of residential solar systems for a home or condo governed by a HOA requires additional permissions. Many live in neighborhoods governed by a group of people known as a ‘Home Owners Association.’ Therefore, you or your solar panel installer will need to get permission from your HOA.

Residential Solar Systems Installation And HOA

Residential Solar Systems Installation and HOA

In addition, the HOA can deny your request to install the system if they believe the panels can alter the pre-planned aesthetics of a neighborhood. If you do have to face a HOA, be aware that most states have “solar access rights”. These are laws that limit the HOA from preventing you from installing solar panels on your rooftop. However, this does not mean that they cannot place other restrictions on your solar panel installation project. Overcome this issue by understanding the laws of your state. Let them know they will be violating state laws by preventing you from installing the solar energy system on your rooftop. Furthermore, you can let your solar panel installer communicate with the HOA, as they have dealt with them previously for other projects.