Nez Perce County
Nez Perce 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 | 43,000 |
| Solar ordinance | Active solar ordinance on the books |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Nez Perce 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: Lewis County (≈17 mi) · Asotin County (≈25 mi) · Garfield County (≈38 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Nez Perce County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Culdesac city
- Lapwai city
- Lewiston city
- Peck city
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Lewis County · ≈17 miC43—
- Asotin County, WA · ≈25 miC47—
- Latah County · ≈34 miA25—
- Garfield County, WA · ≈38 miD54—
- Whitman County, WA · ≈53 miD60—
- Columbia County, WA · ≈55 miD61—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Nez Perce County ranks #10 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.