Houston HOA Solar Approval: The Complete Homeowner Guide

Texas Property Code §202.010 sharply limits what an HOA can restrict about residential solar. Here's the process for getting HOA approval in a Houston-area neighborhood — step by step.

What HOAs can and can't do

HOAs cannot prohibit solar entirely. They also cannot require placement that reduces production by more than 10%, or demand aesthetic modifications (paint, screens, etc.) that raise project cost by more than 10%.

The approval timeline

Most Houston-area HOAs approve solar within 30-45 days. Hart Beat Energy submits the architectural review package on your behalf — including roof layout, panel spec sheets, structural letter, and §202.010 compliance statement — and tracks the application through approval.