Montour County
Montour County, Pennsylvania: solar permitting grade D (score 59/100, High Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | D · High Risk · Score 59/100 |
| Population | 19,267 |
| 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
Montour County is a high-risk jurisdiction for utility-scale solar — documented ordinance hurdles are significant and approval history is mixed or unfavorable.
Local intel
On file: named opposition groups
Cities, towns & townships
In Pennsylvania, townships hold their own zoning and land-use authority, so the rules for a site in Montour County often depend on which of these governments it falls in.
- Danville borough
- Washingtonville borough
- Anthony township
- Cooper township
- Derry township
- Liberty township
- Limestone township
- Mahoning township
- Mayberry township
- Valley township
- West Hemlock township
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Northumberland County · ≈13 miB37—
- Columbia County · ≈14 miC46—
- Union County · ≈21 miC47—
- Snyder County · ≈28 miC48—
- Sullivan County · ≈29 miC45—
- Lycoming County · ≈30 miB36—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Montour County ranks #60 of 67 ranked Pennsylvania counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Pennsylvania: Montgomery County (B · 33), Monroe County (B · 35), Perry County (B · 36). See all Pennsylvania 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.