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In Florida, an HOA may choose where solar collectors go on the roof but must allow them to face which direction?

Due south or within 45 degrees of due south.

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  1. Due south or within 45 degrees east or west of it ✔
  2. Only due west
  3. Any direction the HOA selects

Why: Florida Statute 163.04 bars deed restrictions and similar agreements from prohibiting solar collectors. The approving entity may pick the roof location but must keep panels facing south or within 45 degrees of due south, without hurting their operation.

Huh, didn't know that: The same law also protects clotheslines, and the winner of a lawsuit under it gets court costs and attorney's fees.

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Answer: Due south or within 45 degrees east or west of it. Florida Statute 163.04 bars deed restrictions and similar agreements from prohibiting solar collectors. The approving entity may pick the roof location but must keep panels facing south or within 45 degrees of due south, without hurting their operation.

  1. The 2026 Florida Statutes, 163.04: Energy devices based on renewable resources www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0100-0199/0163/Sections/0163.04.html
    within an orientation to the south or within 45° east or west of due south
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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