Florida Solar Incentives, Tax Credits & Rebates 2026
State-program snapshot: 2026-01 · Federal status reviewed: 2026-08-06Cost Context
An illustrative 13.1 kW system using the historical observed average cost in Florida is $54,889. New federal residential credit for a 2026 installation: $0. Modeled annual savings before financing: $3,024.
Federal Residential Credit Status
Residential Clean Energy Credit
Ended for new 2026 systems0% for property placed in service in 2026
IRS guidance states that the 30% credit applied to qualified residential clean-energy property installed from 2022 through December 31, 2025. It is not available for property placed in service after that date.
Eligibility
No new residential credit for a system first placed in service in 2026. A previously earned unused credit may be eligible for carryforward under IRS rules.
Primary source
IRS Residential Clean Energy Credit guidance ↗Florida State Program Snapshot
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.
State and utility programs can change between reviews. Confirm eligibility, funding and deadlines with the administering agency or utility before relying on this snapshot.
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
State-program sources: DSIRE, state energy offices and utilities; snapshot dated 2026-01. Programs, funding and eligibility can change without notice. Federal residential status reviewed against IRS guidance on August 6, 2026.