What solar incentives are available in Florida?

Every Florida system qualifies for the 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit. On top of that, Florida offers Sales tax exemption, Property tax exemption.

How much is the federal solar tax credit in Florida?

The federal credit is 30% of the installed system cost. On a typical $20,000 Florida system that's about $6,000, bringing the net cost to roughly $14,000.

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Solar Incentives in Florida (2026)

By the HomeCostLens editorial team · Reviewed January 2026 · Source: DSIRE & state programs

~$14,000

Net cost of a typical $20,000 Florida solar system after the 30% federal tax credit (~$6,000) — before any state or utility incentives below.

Every solar system in Florida qualifies for the 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit, a dollar-for-dollar reduction in your federal taxes worth about $6,000 on a typical system. Florida layers additional state and utility incentives on top, and its net-metering rules determine how much your panels save once they're running.

Federal tax credit

The federal credit covers 30% of the total installed cost — panels, inverter, labor, permitting, and battery storage included — with no cap. It applies the year your system is placed in service and can carry forward if it exceeds your tax liability. (This is a tax credit, not a refund; consult a tax professional.)

Florida state & utility incentives

Incentive	What it offers
Sales tax exemption	Solar systems are exempt from Florida's 6% sales tax.
Property tax exemption	The added home value from solar is exempt from property tax assessment.

Florida has no state income tax or state solar credit, but strong net metering and tax exemptions plus the 30% federal credit make payback attractive.

Net metering in Florida

Statewide 1:1 net metering — excess generation is credited at the full retail rate, one of the better policies in the country.

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Frequently asked questions

What solar incentives are available in Florida?: Every Florida system qualifies for the 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit. On top of that, Florida offers Sales tax exemption, Property tax exemption.
How much is the federal solar tax credit in Florida?: The federal credit is 30% of the installed system cost. On a typical $20,000 Florida system that's about $6,000, bringing the net cost to roughly $14,000.
Does Florida have net metering?: Statewide 1:1 net metering — excess generation is credited at the full retail rate, one of the better policies in the country.

Incentive programs change often — verify current details on DSIRE and with your utility before deciding.