Seminole County
Seminole County, Georgia: solar permitting grade A (score 29/100, Low Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | A · Low Risk · Score 29/100 |
| Population | 8,330 |
| Solar ordinance | No specific solar ordinance recorded |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Seminole County is among the lower-risk jurisdictions in Georgia for utility-scale solar development — ordinance conditions are favorable and permitting history is constructive. Georgia'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 Seminole County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Donalsonville city
- Iron City town
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Decatur County · ≈18 miC42—
- Miller County · ≈18 miB38—
- Jackson County, FL · ≈23 miC51—
- Early County · ≈27 miF66—
- Gadsden County, FL · ≈29 miB41—
- Houston County, AL · ≈30 miC45—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Seminole County ranks #1 of 159 ranked Georgia counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Georgia: Charlton County (A · 30), Hart County (B · 30), Evans County (B · 31). See all Georgia 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.