Calcasieu Parish
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana: solar permitting grade C (score 52/100, 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 52/100 |
| Population | 203,436 |
| 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
Calcasieu Parish carries elevated permitting risk. Developers should budget additional time for ordinance review, public hearing preparation, and community engagement. Louisiana'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 Calcasieu Parish. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- DeQuincy city
- Lake Charles city
- Sulphur city
- Westlake city
- Iowa town
- Vinton town
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Cameron Parish · ≈27 miC43—
- Beauregard Parish · ≈29 miB40—
- Jefferson Davis Parish · ≈32 miB34—
- Orange County, TX · ≈33 miB30—
- Allen Parish · ≈43 miC44—
- Newton County, TX · ≈45 miB30—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Calcasieu Parish ranks #59 of 64 ranked Louisiana counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Louisiana: Bienville Parish (B · 31), Catahoula Parish (B · 31), Jackson Parish (B · 31). See all Louisiana 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.