Washington County
Washington County, Mississippi: solar permitting grade C (score 46/100, 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 46/100 |
| Population | 42,198 |
| Solar ordinance | Active, restrictive solar ordinance |
| 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 County carries elevated permitting risk. Developers should budget additional time for ordinance review, public hearing preparation, and community engagement. Mississippi'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: West Carroll Parish (≈44 mi) · Ashley County (≈48 mi) · Coahoma County (≈69 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Washington County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Greenville city
- Hollandale city
- Leland city
- Arcola town
- Metcalfe town
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Chicot County, AR · ≈20 miC45—
- Humphreys County · ≈26 miC43—
- Sharkey County · ≈27 miC49—
- Sunflower County · ≈31 miD52—
- Issaquena County · ≈36 miD54—
- Bolivar County · ≈37 miC45—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Washington County ranks #69 of 82 ranked Mississippi counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Mississippi: Rankin County (A · 28), Madison County (B · 31), Jackson County (B · 32). See all Mississippi 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.