HOAs and Solar Technology
Some homeowners associations have tried to ban homeowners from installing solar panels for a variety of reasons. Arizona law now protects individual homeowners’ private property rights to solar access by dissolving any local covenant, restriction or condition attached to a property deed that restricts the use of solar energy.
Solar energy is abundant in Arizona. HOAs and their members can use solar energy in a number of ways. Additional information about solar and HOAs is provided by the City of Tucson.
Arizona Law for Solar Technology:
A.R.S 33-1816. Solar energy devices; reasonable restrictions; fees and costs
A.R.S. 44-1761. Definitions
Additional Resources
The Solar Foundation - A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: Encouraging
Solar Development Through Community Association Policies and Processes