OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
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sHB-5168
AN ACT CONCERNING SOLAR INSTALLATIONS IN
CONDOMINIUMS AND COOPERATIVES.
As Amended by House "A" (LCO 4029), House "C" (LCO 4111)
House Calendar No.: 166
Primary Analyst: LG 4/19/24
Contributing Analyst(s): TM
Reviewer: RW
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact: None
Municipal Impact:
Municipalities Effect FY 25 $ FY 26 $
All Municipalities Potential
Revenue
Gain
Minimal Minimal
Explanation
The bill prohibits unreasonable restrictions of common interest
communities' declarations or bylaws that unreasonably restrict the
installation of solar panels on certain types of units. This results in a
potential minimal revenue gain to municipalities beginning in FY 25 for
building permits fees associated with the installation of solar panels.
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This bill results in minimal potential savings for some ratepayers. The
bill provides a framework for the installation of solar panels to single
family detached units in common interest ownership communities and
increases accessibility to solar power generation for some residents. This
creates minimal potential savings for ratepayers to the extent this bill
increases solar power utilization in single family detached units.
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Each municipality sets its own fee amounts for building permits. Building permit fees
often range from $10 to $15 per $1,000 of construction. 2024HB-05168-R01-FN.DOCX Page 2 of 2
The bill also makes other various changes to common interest
communities that do not result in a fiscal impact to the state or
municipalities.
House "A" alters the original bill by making various changes to
common interest communities that does not result in a fiscal impact.
House "C" alters the original bill by exempting cooperatives from
provisions of the bill which may reduce any fiscal impact associated
with the bill.
The Out Years
The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would
continue into the future subject to the number of building permits fees
issued.