Citrus County
Citrus County, Florida: solar permitting grade F (score 67/100, Very High Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | F · Very High Risk · Score 67/100 |
| Population | 153,843 |
| 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
Citrus County is very high risk for utility-scale solar permitting. Significant regulatory barriers are on record, and approval is not likely without substantial process investment. Florida's state policy environment adds headwinds — the absence of a strong RPS framework means county-level resistance faces less counterbalancing pressure.
Local intel
On file: named opposition groups
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Citrus County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Crystal River city
- Inverness city
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Hernando County · ≈19 miB41—
- Sumter County · ≈29 miB40—
- Levy County · ≈34 miC42—
- Pasco County · ≈38 miC50—
- Marion County · ≈38 miB37—
- Lake County · ≈49 miB34—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Citrus County ranks #67 of 67 ranked Florida counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Florida: Hardee County (A · 26), Pinellas County (A · 28), Osceola County (B · 31). See all Florida 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 →
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SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.