765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 165/15

Associations; prohibitions

Official text ↗ Checked against the official source on 2 November 2026

At a glance

Can the HOA ban it?: No, banning solar energy systems is prohibited

“which prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the installation of a solar energy system is expressly prohibited.”
Covered associations: Homeowners', common interest community, and condominium associations

“governing entity of a homeowners' association, common interest community association, or condominium unit owners' association”
HOA bylaw ban: HOAs cannot adopt bylaws prohibiting solar systems

“the adoption of a bylaw or exercise of any power by the governing entity of a homeowners' association, common interest community association, or condominium unit owners' association which prohibits”

Each fact is shown with the exact words of the statute it comes from. Your association's governing documents may also apply.

Official text

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Show the full text of 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 165/15

Sec. 15. Associations; prohibitions. Notwithstanding any provision of this Act or other provision of law, the adoption of a bylaw or exercise of any power by the governing entity of a homeowners' association, common interest community association, or condominium unit owners' association which prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the installation of a solar energy system is expressly prohibited. (Source: P.A. 96-1436, eff. 1-1-11.)

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