Solar Energy · Oregon
Or. Rev. Stat. 94.778
Prohibition against installation of solar panels void and unenforceable
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Checked against the official source on 2 November 2026
At a glance
- Can the HOA ban it?
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No, bans on solar panels are void and unenforceable
“is void and unenforceable as a violation of the public policy to protect the public health”
- Restrictions the HOA may set
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Reasonable size, placement or aesthetic requirements
“A homeowners association may adopt and enforce a provision that imposes reasonable size, placement or aesthetic requirements”
- Remove a void ban
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Owner may file a petition to remove it
“may file a petition to remove the provision in the manner provided in ORS 93.272”
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Official text
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Show the full text of Or. Rev. Stat. 94.778
94.778 Prohibition against installation of solar panels void and unenforceable. (1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a provision in a declaration or bylaws of a planned community that prohibits an owner of the roof or other exterior portion of a building or improvement on which solar panels may be installed from installing or using solar panels for obtaining solar access, as described in ORS 215.044 and 227.190, is void and unenforceable as a violation of the public policy to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the people of Oregon.
(2) An owner of record of real property subject to an instrument that contains a provision described in subsection (1) of this section may file a petition to remove the provision in the manner provided in ORS 93.272 for removal of a provision from an instrument conveying or contracting to convey real property.
(3) A homeowners association may adopt and enforce a provision that imposes reasonable size, placement or aesthetic requirements for the installation or use of solar panels described in subsection (1) of this section. [2017 c.282 2]
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