Florida Solar Tax Credits and Incentives Guide 2025

Florida Solar Tax Credits and Incentives Guide 2025

Florida homeowners who go solar in 2025 have access to a powerful combination of federal and state incentives that can reduce the net cost of a solar system by 40 to 50 percent. Understanding these incentives is critical to accurately calculating your return on investment.

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit — 30%

The federal ITC provides a direct tax credit equal to 30% of the total cost of your solar system — including panels, inverters, batteries, installation labor, and permitting fees. For a $15,000 system, that is a $4,500 reduction in your federal income tax liability. The ITC is scheduled to remain at 30% through 2032.

Florida Property Tax Exemption for Solar

Under Florida Statute 196.175, solar energy systems are 100% exempt from property tax assessment. Even though a solar system typically increases your home's value by $15,000 to $25,000, your property taxes will not increase as a result.

Florida Sales Tax Exemption for Solar Equipment

Florida exempts solar energy equipment from the state's 6% sales tax under Florida Statute 212.08. For a $15,000 system, this saves approximately $900 at the point of purchase.

FPL Net Metering Policy

Florida Power and Light's net metering program allows solar customers to receive bill credits for excess electricity their system sends back to the grid at the full retail rate. Credits roll over monthly with an annual true-up in November.

PACE Financing for Florida Solar

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing is available in Palm Beach and Broward counties and allows homeowners to finance solar installations through their property tax bill with no credit check required.

Get a Free Solar Quote

Contact Palm Beach Solar at (561) 220-7753 for a free consultation. We will calculate your exact incentive amounts, project your savings, and provide a detailed proposal showing your net cost, payback period, and lifetime return on investment.