I don't believe they have a list of approved installers but we regularly get sales people at our door from the same companies so I'm thinking there's some kind

I don't believe they have a list of approved installers but we regularly get sales people at our door from the same companies so I'm thinking there's some kind of deal there. All external work (not just solar) requires licensed & insured from my HoA. Well, technically in the bylaws it requires the board to vote to approve the modification, but for the board to decide to vote yes requires licensed & insured. As I understand the only thing I am "allowed" to do myself is basic landscaping... as long as I provide a written plan to the HoA for them to vote on of course. My next house won't be in an HoA-neighborhood, definitely sucks the joy out of being a first-time home buyer.