Department of Development Support
and Environmental Management

Solar Permitting

 

Leon County is committed to helping promote renewable energy and reduce barriers to solar energy generation in Leon County. As such, the County has taken several key steps that include passing a solar ordinance, reducing permitting fees, and providing a quick turnaround for solar permits. This page provides a variety of resources about solar permitting in Leon County and additional information about Leon County's sustainability goals.

Solar Ordinance

 Leon County's Integrated Sustainability Action Plan 

Leon County offers a three-business day turnaround time for small rooftop solar PV permits**

 To apply for a Solar permit, please submit a completed building application to DSEM_Intake@leoncountyfl.gov.

For information on how to schedule an inspection, please click here.

For information on Florida Building Codes, please click here.

**Permit submissions must be complete and must include all necessary information provided in the solar checklist.

Leon County Sustainable Demonstration Center
Leon County Sustainable Demonstration Center

Contact us

Development Support and Environmental Management
435 N. Macomb Street, 2nd Floor
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Tel: +1 850 606 1300
Fax: +1 850 606 1301