The City of Kansas City, MO has adopted provisions into the city's Zoning and Development Code Section 88-305-09 regarding the installation and use of accessory solar energy systems.  The provisions are written to allow solar energy systems as accessory uses on any property in the City in order to encourage the use of solar and other renewable energy systems provided certain minimum requirements are met.

Solar energy system installation plans must be submitted electronically online for review and approval. The CompassKC system (CompassKC Help Guides) makes it possible to complete the entire review, approval, permit issuance, and inspection process online.

Solar Installation Information

If you have questions about the process, please review Information Bulletin IB162 for permit application requirements for solar panel installation prior to submitting online, or visit our FAQ page for more information.

If you have site-specific questions, please contact our Code Questions team at (816) 513-1511 or at codequestions@kcmo.org.

Additional Solar Energy Resources

Consumer Guide to Solar (PDF)

Kansas City Wins Gold SolSmart Designation

Metro Kansas City Solar Map (external interactive website)

Missouri Solar Rebates and Incentives

Solar Construction Guidelines

Solar Ready Community Designation (PDF)