Eagle County
Eagle County, Colorado: solar permitting grade B (score 35/100, Moderate Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | B · Moderate Risk · Score 35/100 |
| Population | 55,823 |
| Solar ordinance | Active, restrictive solar ordinance |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Worsening (ordinance direction tightening) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Eagle County presents moderate permitting risk; conditions are generally workable for utility-scale solar with standard due-diligence preparation. Colorado's state RPS policy provides a supportive macro backdrop for renewables, even where individual county ordinances are restrictive.
Local intel
On file: named opposition groups
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Eagle County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Avon town
- Basalt town
- Eagle town
- Gypsum town
- Minturn town
- Red Cliff town
- Vail town
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Summit County · ≈30 miC46—
- Pitkin County · ≈31 miC51—
- Lake County · ≈35 miB34—
- Grand County · ≈46 miB37—
- Clear Creek County · ≈55 miB35—
- Routt County · ≈61 miC47—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Eagle County ranks #31 of 64 ranked Colorado counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Colorado: Kit Carson County (A · 15), Baca County (A · 15), Cheyenne County (A · 17). See all Colorado county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.