Hood River County
Hood River County, Oregon: solar permitting grade C (score 48/100, 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 48/100 |
| Population | 24,230 |
| 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
Hood River County carries elevated permitting risk. Developers should budget additional time for ordinance review, public hearing preparation, and community engagement. Oregon's state RPS policy provides a supportive macro backdrop for renewables, even where individual county ordinances are restrictive.
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: Multnomah County (≈37 mi) · Skamania County (≈38 mi) · Clark County (≈44 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Hood River County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Cascade Locks city
- Hood River city
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Wasco County · ≈34 miD57—
- Clackamas County · ≈36 miC51—
- Multnomah County · ≈37 miB36—
- Skamania County, WA · ≈38 miB38—
- Clark County, WA · ≈44 miB32—
- Sherman County · ≈48 miD53—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Hood River County ranks #17 of 36 ranked Oregon counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Oregon: Columbia County (B · 33), Deschutes County (B · 36), Lincoln County (B · 36). See all Oregon 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.