Off-Grid Readiness Calculator

Five short questions — acreage, water, grid distance, sun, terrain — scored against a 0–100 readiness scale. Heuristic only: confirm any answer with a county walk and an on-site visit before you sign.

Five-question heuristic

Answer all five, then score

0 of 5 answered

Question 1

Acreage

How much usable land is on the parcel?

Choice ALess than 5 acresChoice B5 to 20 acresChoice CMore than 20 acres

Question 2

Water source

What water sources are on or near the parcel?

Choice ANone yet — needs a well, spring, or hauled waterChoice BSeasonal — catchment or seasonal creek onlyChoice CYear-round well, spring, or river

Question 3

Distance to power grid

How far is the nearest utility power line?

Choice ALess than ¼ mileChoice B¼ to 2 milesChoice C2 to 10 milesChoice DOver 10 miles

Question 4

Sun exposure

How much direct southern sun hits the parcel?

Choice AMostly shaded by terrain or forestChoice BPartial — filtered sun most of the dayChoice CFull southern sun most of the day

Question 5

Terrain / slope

How buildable is the parcel?

Choice ASteep, rocky, or roughChoice BRolling, partly slopedChoice CFlat, level, well-drained

Heuristic only — ask the county office and walk the parcel before any offer.

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