Floyd County
Floyd County, Indiana: 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.
Public summary
| Grade | C · Elevated Risk · Score 51/100 |
| Population | 78,522 |
| 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
Floyd County carries elevated permitting risk. Developers should budget additional time for ordinance review, public hearing preparation, and community engagement.
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: Harrison County (≈14 mi) · Clark County (≈15 mi) · Jefferson County (≈16 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Floyd County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- New Albany city
- Georgetown town
- Greenville town
- Franklin township
- Georgetown township
- Greenville township
- Lafayette township
- New Albany township
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Harrison County · ≈14 miB42—
- Clark County · ≈15 miC51—
- Jefferson County, KY · ≈16 miB31—
- Washington County · ≈22 miB36—
- Oldham County, KY · ≈25 miD56—
- Scott County · ≈26 miC50—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Floyd County ranks #48 of 92 ranked Indiana counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Indiana: Washington County (B · 36), Cass County (B · 36), LaGrange County (B · 37). See all Indiana 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.