Becker County
Becker County, Minnesota: solar permitting grade B (score 36/100, 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 36/100 |
| Population | 34,781 |
| 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
Becker County presents moderate permitting risk; conditions are generally workable for utility-scale solar with standard due-diligence preparation. Minnesota's state RPS policy provides a supportive macro backdrop for renewables, even where individual county ordinances are restrictive.
Local intel
On file: named opposition groups
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Becker County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Audubon city
- Callaway city
- Detroit Lakes city
- Frazee city
- Lake Park city
- Ogema city
- Wolf Lake city
- Atlanta township
- Audubon township
- Burlington township
- Callaway township
- Carsonville township
- Cormorant township
- Cuba township
- Detroit township
- Eagle View township
- Erie township
- Evergreen township
- Forest township
- Green Valley township
- Hamden township
- Height of Land township
- Holmesville township
- Lake Eunice township
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- Lake Park township
- Lake View township
- Maple Grove township
- Osage township
- Pine Point township
- Riceville township
- Richwood township
- Round Lake township
- Runeberg township
- Savannah township
- Shell Lake township
- Silver Leaf township
- Spring Creek township
- Spruce Grove township
- Sugar Bush township
- Toad Lake township
- Two Inlets township
- Walworth township
- White Earth township
- Wolf Lake township
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Mahnomen County · ≈27 miB37—
- Clay County · ≈36 miC42—
- Otter Tail County · ≈37 miB36—
- Hubbard County · ≈41 miB36—
- Wadena County · ≈43 miC45—
- Norman County · ≈43 miB36—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Becker County ranks #36 of 87 ranked Minnesota counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Minnesota: Ramsey County (A · 26), Hennepin County (A · 27), Rock County (A · 28). See all Minnesota 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.