Franklin County
Franklin County, Idaho: solar permitting grade B (score 39/100, 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 39/100 |
| Population | 14,500 |
| 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
Franklin County presents moderate permitting risk; conditions are generally workable for utility-scale solar with standard due-diligence preparation. Idaho's state policy environment adds headwinds — the absence of a strong RPS framework means county-level resistance faces less counterbalancing pressure.
Local intel
No energy-related meetings, PSC dockets, or named opposition tracked for this county yet. See indexed calendar →
Nearby counties where SitePath is tracking energy activity: Bannock County (≈41 mi) · Power County (≈63 mi) · Box Elder County (≈80 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Franklin County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Clifton city
- Dayton city
- Franklin city
- Oxford city
- Preston city
- Weston city
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Bear Lake County · ≈27 miB40—
- Cache County, UT · ≈31 miB41—
- Oneida County · ≈36 miB40—
- Bannock County · ≈41 miF100—
- Caribou County · ≈45 miB40—
- Rich County, UT · ≈48 miC44—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Franklin County ranks #12 of 44 ranked Idaho counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Idaho: Blaine County (A · 18), Teton County (A · 19), Latah County (A · 25). See all Idaho 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.