Florida Solar Incentives, Tax Credits & Rebates 2024
Last updated: 2026-01Incentive Score
Total Savings Estimate
A typical 8kW system in Florida costs $54,889. After the 30% federal tax credit: $38,422. Estimated annual savings: $1,500.
Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Tax Credit30% of total system cost
The federal ITC allows you to deduct 30% of the cost of installing a solar energy system from your federal taxes. This applies to both residential and commercial systems with no cap on value.
Eligibility
Available to homeowners who own their solar system (purchased, not leased). Must have sufficient tax liability.
Expiration / Phase-Down
30% through 2032, steps down to 26% in 2033 and 22% in 2034
Florida State Incentives
Net Metering
Net MeteringFull retail rate credit
Florida requires all investor-owned utilities to offer net metering at full retail rate for systems up to 2 MW.
Solar Rights Law
policyN/A
Florida law prohibits HOAs and local governments from banning solar installations on residential properties.
Tax Exemptions
property tax Exemption
100% property tax exemption for residential solar installations under Florida Statute 193.624.
sales tax Exemption
Solar energy systems are exempt from Florida's 6% state sales tax.
Utility Programs
Florida Power & Light (FPL)
- Net metering
- SolarTogether community solar program
Duke Energy Florida
- Net metering
- Clean Energy Connection community solar
Tampa Electric (TECO)
- Net metering
- Solar rebate pilot programs
Highlights & Drawbacks
Highlights
- ✓Full retail net metering
- ✓Both property and sales tax exemptions
- ✓Excellent year-round solar resource
Drawbacks
- !No state solar tax credit
- !Hurricane risk may increase insurance costs
- !No additional state rebate programs
Source: DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency), U.S. Department of Energy, state energy offices. Data reflects programs available as of 2026-01.