diff --git a/test-distro_install-vars.yml b/test-distro_install-vars.yml
index 385ccc0f..f986d693 100644
--- a/test-distro_install-vars.yml
+++ b/test-distro_install-vars.yml
@@ -53,6 +53,7 @@ neutron_install_method: distro
 nova_install_method: distro
 octavia_install_method: distro
 panko_install_method: distro
+placement_install_method: distro
 rally_install_method: distro
 sahara_install_method: distro
 searchlight_install_method: distro