Solar Access Law

A solar access law is a state statute that limits the authority of homeowners associations and other private parties to prohibit or unreasonably restrict the installation of solar energy systems on residential property. Many states have enacted these laws in response to HOAs citing aesthetic or neighborhood-character concerns to block solar panel installations. A solar access law does not prevent all HOA oversight — it typically permits reasonable placement and aesthetic requirements — but it prohibits restrictions that would effectively ban a solar installation or impose prohibitive costs.