Vernon Parish
Vernon Parish, Louisiana: solar permitting grade B (score 33/100, 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 33/100 |
| Population | 47,429 |
| 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
Vernon Parish presents moderate permitting risk; conditions are generally workable for utility-scale solar with standard due-diligence preparation. 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 Vernon Parish. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- DeRidder citypartly in this county
- Leesville city
- Hornbeck town
- New Llano town
- Rosepine town
- Anacoco village
- Simpson village
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Beauregard Parish · ≈34 miB40—
- Allen Parish · ≈38 miC44—
- Sabine Parish · ≈38 miB31—
- Rapides Parish · ≈39 miB41—
- Newton County, TX · ≈40 miB30—
- Sabine County, TX · ≈43 miB40—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Vernon Parish ranks #8 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 →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.