Washington Parish
Washington Parish, Louisiana: solar permitting grade C (score 42/100, 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 42/100 |
| Population | 44,491 |
| 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
Washington 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
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: Livingston Parish (≈49 mi) · Orleans Parish (≈55 mi) · East Baton Rouge Parish (≈66 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Washington Parish. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Bogalusa city
- Franklinton town
- Angie village
- Varnado village
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Walthall County, MS · ≈22 miC42—
- Tangipahoa Parish · ≈27 miC47—
- Pearl River County, MS · ≈28 miC43—
- Marion County, MS · ≈29 miC42—
- Pike County, MS · ≈31 miB41—
- St. Tammany Parish · ≈31 miD53—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Washington Parish ranks #40 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.