Off-grid site report
Greene County, AL
32.9237, -88.0853 · 167 ft elevationRead this before you act on anything below. This is my researched starting point for Greene County, AL, 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 rulesGreene County, AL
Zoning & raw-land occupancy
Unclear - verifyNo Greene County zoning ordinance, planning commission, or zoning map was found on any official site; Alabama counties generally lack independent zoning power absent special enabling legislation. Confirm directly with the Greene County Commission, especially if the land is inside Eutaw's town limits.
Dwellings, tiny homes & RVs
Unclear - verifyNo county ordinance on tiny homes, minimum dwelling size, or RV occupancy was found. This appears to be unaddressed at the county level, but that is not fully confirmed.
Building permits & codes
Unclear - verifyNo adopted building code or permit office was found for Greene County, unlike some neighboring Alabama counties. Whether any building code applies in unincorporated areas is unconfirmed; ask the Greene County Commission. source
Septic & composting toilets
Generally allowedSeptic and onsite sewage systems are permitted under Alabama Department of Public Health's statewide program, administered locally by the Greene County Health Department in Eutaw. No county-specific variance was found. source
Greywater reuse
RestrictedGreywater reuse is governed by ADPH's statewide administrative rule, handled through the same Greene County Health Department office; no additional county rule was found. source
Rainwater harvesting
Generally allowedNo Greene County ordinance restricting rainwater catchment was found, so the state's default of no restriction applies.
Private wells & water rights
Generally allowedPrivate well construction is governed by the state's well-construction standards through ADEM and a licensed driller; Greene County Water is a public utility, not a well regulator, and doesn't govern private wells.
Living disconnected from utilities
Unclear - verifyNo Greene County ordinance requiring hookup to public water, sewer, or electric service was found. Given the lack of confirmed zoning or building enforcement, disconnection looks feasible but is not affirmatively confirmed; check with the County Commission and, if applicable, the City of Eutaw's water/sewer department.
Sun30-year normals
- Peak-sun hours, annual average
- 5.2 hrs/day
- Worst month (sizes an off-grid array)
- 3.6 hrs/day
- Yearly output per 1 kW of panels
- 1,400 kWh
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Weather1991-2020
- Precipitation
- 53 in/yr
- Heating degree days
- 2,620 (mild)
- Frost-free season
- Mar 17 to Nov 13
How far help isstraight-line
- Hospital
Greene County Health System - 12.6 mi
- Fire station
Union Volunteer Fire Department - 11.4 mi
- Hardware store
Central Hardware Lumber & Supply - 14.7 mi
- Grocery
Piggly Wiggly - 12.9 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 35491).
Size a solar systemHeat loss & insulationFirewood per winterRainwater harvestGarden sizePanel tilt
Looking at a specific parcel in Greene County, AL?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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