Off-grid site report
Edmonson County, KY
37.1927, -86.2571 · 594 ft elevationRead this before you act on anything below. This is my researched starting point for Edmonson County, KY, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Rules change, and the deciding facts on any specific parcel (setbacks, perc results, overlay districts, deed restrictions, road frontage) live at the county or town office, not in any database. Before you buy land or build, confirm the current rules directly with the local zoning and health offices - the sources on this page tell you exactly who to call.
The local rulesEdmonson County, KY
Zoning & raw-land occupancy
Varies locallyEdmonson County has an active planning commission established in 1999, so zoning exists here unlike many no-zoning rural KY counties, but the specific ordinance text and raw-land occupancy rules weren't accessible to confirm. source
Dwellings, tiny homes & RVs
Unclear - verifyNo official Edmonson County document addresses tiny homes or RVs specifically; absent local rules, the Kentucky state residential code baseline would apply. Confirm with the county building inspector or planning commission.
Building permits & codes
Generally allowedThe Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction lists a designated local building inspector for Edmonson County, so residential permits and inspections go through that local office under the statewide Kentucky Residential Code. source
Septic & composting toilets
Generally allowedSeptic systems are governed statewide by 902 KAR Chapter 10 (regulations 081 and 085), with permitting and inspection delegated to the local health department; no Edmonson-specific amendments were found. Composting toilets aren't addressed officially and would likely be case-by-case through the health department. source
Greywater reuse
Generally allowedGreywater is addressed separately from blackwater under state regulation 902 KAR 10:085; no Edmonson County-specific ordinance or guidance was found, so the state rule is the operative authority.
Rainwater harvesting
Generally allowedNo Edmonson County ordinance restricts rainwater collection for non-potable use; the county inherits the unrestricted state baseline, though potable plumbing hookups would trigger state plumbing code review.
Private wells & water rights
Generally allowedKentucky requires wells be constructed by a state-certified water well driller, with no permit or fee owed by the property owner; Edmonson's own water district is a separate public utility and doesn't appear to require connection instead of a private well. source
Living disconnected from utilities
Unclear - verifyNo Edmonson County ordinance was found requiring or prohibiting grid or water-district connection; given the county's active planning commission, this could theoretically be embedded in subdivision rules not accessible in this research, so it's best confirmed directly with the planning commission.
Sun30-year normals
- Peak-sun hours, annual average
- 4.8 hrs/day
- Worst month (sizes an off-grid array)
- 3.4 hrs/day
- Yearly output per 1 kW of panels
- 1,355 kWh
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Weather1991-2020
- Precipitation
- 51 in/yr
- Heating degree days
- 4,119 (moderate)
How far help isstraight-line
- Hospital
The Medical Center at Bowling Green - 16.6 mi
- Fire station
Brownsville Fire Department - 0.4 mi
- Hardware store
Ace Hardware - 1.9 mi
- Grocery
The Cee Bee Food Store - 0.2 mi
From OpenStreetMap. Road miles will be longer, often much longer in hill country.
Plan this spot
These open with this location's real numbers already filled in (ZIP 42210).
Size a solar systemHeat loss & insulationFirewood per winterRainwater harvestGarden sizePanel tilt
Looking at a specific parcel in Edmonson County, KY?The rules above are the jurisdiction. The land check runs the parcel itself: flood zone, soils and septic suitability, wetlands, slope, access, climate, and these verdicts, from a parcel number or coordinates.
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Sources: US Census Bureau geocoder; NLR PVWatts v8 (solar); NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals (nearest station) or Open-Meteo (ZIP-centroid) for weather; Open-Elevation; OpenStreetMap contributors. Public data retrieved Aug 22, 2026; agencies update their layers on their own schedules. Planning data, not a survey or legal advice.
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