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Michigan law affecting energy-saving improvements in homeowners associations, including the Homeowners' Energy Policy Act. Listed energy-saving improvements and solar systems follow different rules; common areas and shared roofs are excluded from the act.
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Usually, no outright ban and no approval requirement: since April 2, 2025, Michigan's Homeowners' Energy Policy Act makes homeowners' association agreement provisions that prohibit — or require association approval for — installing an EV charger invalid and unenforceable, subject to local requirements and except in common areas or on shared roofs.
A Michigan association member may sue for damages under MCL 559.315 if the HOA violates the Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act. A court may award reasonable attorney fees and costs to a prevailing member. Keep proof of the violation and harm; shared roofs and common-area installations fall outside this act.
Michigan protects listed energy-saving improvements, including EV-supply equipment, air- and ground-source heat pumps, clotheslines, and rain barrels, without HOA approval. Solar energy systems follow a separate application process. These protections do not apply to work in common areas or on shared roofs; confirm that the installation area is yours to use.
Under Michigan's Homeowners' Energy Policy Act (2024 PA 68), every homeowners' association must adopt a written solar energy policy statement, give members a copy within 30 days of adoption or on request, and post it online if it has a website. The act controls the policy's content.
Under Michigan's Homeowners' Energy Policy Act (2024 PA 68, effective April 2, 2025), an HOA may deny a solar application or require removal only on the narrow grounds the act lists, and may impose conditions only within strict production, cost, and design limits.
| Authority | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Department of Attorney General — Consumer Protection Division | Attorney General: Consumer Protection | 2026-09-22 |
| Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section (Residential Builders; Maintenance & Alteration Contractors) | Bureau of Construction Codes-Licensing Section | 2026-09-22 |
| Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) — Office of Climate and Energy | Office of Climate and Energy | 2026-08-16 |
| Michigan Legislature — Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) Search | MCL Search - Michigan Legislature | 2026-08-16 |
| Michigan Department of Treasury | Michigan Department of Treasury - Taxes | 2026-08-16 |
| Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) | Michigan Public Service Commission | 2026-08-16 |
Background for these projects. Examples from other states do not establish Michigan law.
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