Idaho solar and wind ordinances by county
2 counties with figures quoted from their own ordinances. 2 of 2 moratoria and bans on file in force. Plus the state law that applies.
Updated September 2026
Counties
Solar figures as each county's ordinance states them. Open a county for wind and battery storage rules, conditions, and the sentence each figure comes from.
| County | Rules read | Property line | Homes | Max height | Min lot | Moratorium or ban |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bannock County | None | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Ban in force |
| Gooding County | Solar, Wind | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Ban in force |
| Power County | Solar | 10 ftall other lot lines | n/a | 20 ft | n/a | None on file |
Every Idaho figure in one spreadsheet
10 figures from 3 counties, each with its quote, source, date read and any condition. 1 of those places is not on this site. Plus the 2 moratoria and bans on file and Idaho state law.
Moratoria and bans in Idaho
County, town and township moratoria and bans, each checked against the adopting document.
| Place | Type | Covers | Status | Runs to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bannock County | Ban | Large-scale (10 MW+ or 100+ acres) and small-scale (200 kW-10 MW) solar, and commercial and medium wind | In force | No end date | DocumentChecked September 29, 2026 |
| Gooding County | Ban | Large-scale solar (1 MW+ or 5+ acres), large-scale wind and battery storage of 90 kW+ | In force | No end date | DocumentChecked September 29, 2026 |
Idaho state law
What state law says about local solar, wind and storage rules. Each statement links the law or official source it comes from.
Screen sites across Idaho
Basepoint checks each parcel against these rules along with grid, land and environmental data, and keeps the source for every figure.