HOA rights
Can your HOA stop solar? Not in Texas.
No. Texas Property Code §202.010 voids HOA rules that ban solar. Your HOA can require approval and roof-parallel mounting, but if its preferred placement would cut your production by more than 10% (shown with NREL’s modeling tool), you can use the better spot.
| HOA action | Allowed? |
|---|---|
| Ban solar outright | No |
| Require approval first | Yes |
| Require roof-parallel panels | Yes |
| Force a spot that cuts output 10%+ | No |
How approval works
- We prepare your layout and equipment specs.
- You submit the architectural application (we help).
- Wait for approval before installing.
- If denied, ask for the reason in writing — we respond with production modeling.
Condos and shared roofs are different — the association controls common areas.
Frequently asked questions
Can a Texas HOA ban solar panels?
No. Texas Property Code §202.010 voids HOA provisions that prohibit solar energy devices.
Can my HOA decide where panels go?
Within limits — unless its placement would reduce production by more than 10% compared with your proposed spot.