Does Fremont County, Idaho have a solar moratorium?

No. As of 2026-05-02, Fremont County, Idaho has no active solar moratorium on record. Score has been stable over the last 12 months.

What is Fremont County’s solar permitting risk grade?

Fremont County, Idaho has a SitePath solar permitting grade of C — risk score 51/100 (Elevated Risk). Grades are based on primary-source county ordinances, board votes, and permitting activity, reviewed as of 2026-05-02.

What are the solar permitting rules in Fremont County, Idaho?

Ordinance status: No specific solar ordinance recorded. Score has been stable over the last 12 months. See the full primary-source record — ordinance links, setbacks, board actions, and project history — on this page.

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Fremont County

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Fremont County, Idaho: solar permitting grade C (score 51/100, Elevated Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.

Score 51/100

Elevated Risk

Public summary

Grade	C · Elevated Risk · Score 51/100
Population	13,700
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

Fremont County carries elevated permitting risk. Developers should budget additional time for ordinance review, public hearing preparation, and community engagement. Idaho's state policy environment adds headwinds — the absence of a strong RPS framework means county-level resistance faces less counterbalancing pressure. Market saturation is elevated in this area — expect competition for prime land parcels and interconnection capacity.

Local intel

On file: energy-related meetings

2026-08-17Solar
Planning Commission deliberated on a Conditional Use Permit for a Solar Generation Facility · agenda
2026-08-17Solar
Planning Commission discussed a potential conflict with a solar farm in the Ag Zone. · agenda
2026-07-27Solar
Deliberation - Husky Howl Application for a Conditional Use Permit for a Solar Generation Facility (#25-064) – Action Item 2.4. · agenda

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Cities, towns & townships

Local governments in Fremont County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.

Ashton city
Drummond city
Island Park city
Newdale city
Parker city
St. Anthony city
Teton city
Warm River city

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.

Nearby counties

Madison County · ≈31 miB39—
Teton County · ≈34 miA19—
Clark County · ≈44 miB41—
Teton County, WY · ≈46 miB37—
Jefferson County · ≈51 miB39—
Bonneville County · ≈57 miB36—

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Fremont County ranks #36 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.

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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 →