Florida Solar Incentives 2026
Take advantage of federal, state, and local incentives to reduce your solar installation costs
Federal Incentives
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) - EXPIRED
0%The 30% federal tax credit for customer-owned residential solar systems expired on December 31, 2025. Homeowners who purchased and installed systems by 12/31/2025 may still claim the credit on their 2025 tax return. For systems installed in 2026 and beyond, the residential ITC is no longer available for customer-owned systems.
Eligibility: EXPIRED as of January 1, 2026 for new customer-owned installations. Third-party owned systems (leases/PPAs) may still offer savings through commercial tax credits passed to customers.
Expires: December 31, 2025
Learn more →Solar Lease/PPA Savings (via Commercial ITC)
VariesWhile the residential solar tax credit expired 12/31/2025, third-party owned solar systems (leases and PPAs) can still benefit from commercial tax credits through 2027. These savings are typically passed to customers through lower lease payments or electricity rates.
Eligibility: Available for solar leases and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) where a third-party company owns the system and sells you the electricity.
Expires: December 31, 2027
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Florida Solar Energy Sales Tax Exemption
100%Florida exempts solar energy systems from the state's 6% sales tax under Statute 212.08(7)(hh). The exemption covers all components certified by the Florida Solar Energy Center — panels, inverters, racking, and related equipment — saving roughly $1,800–$2,500 upfront on a typical residential installation. The exemption is applied automatically at the point of sale.
Eligibility: All Florida homeowners and businesses purchasing qualifying solar energy systems and components. No application is required — the exemption is applied at purchase.
Learn more →Florida Solar Property Tax Exemption
100%Under Florida Statute 193.624, 100% of the added home value from a residential solar energy system is exempt from property tax assessment. This is a permanent exemption that applies for as long as you own the system, so your property taxes will not increase because of your solar installation even though it raises your home's value.
Eligibility: Florida residential property owners with solar energy systems. The exemption is typically applied automatically by the county property appraiser at the next assessment; no separate application is usually needed.
Learn more →Utility Company Incentives
Florida Net Metering (Investor-Owned Utilities)
FPL, Duke Energy, Tampa ElectricFlorida requires investor-owned utilities (FPL, Duke Energy Florida, and Tampa Electric) to offer full 1:1 retail-rate net metering. Every kWh your system exports offsets a kWh you consume at the full retail rate. Credits roll over monthly with an annual true-up paid at the avoided-cost rate. This policy was preserved when Governor DeSantis vetoed HB 741 in 2022.
Eligibility: Residential customers of FPL, Duke Energy Florida, or Tampa Electric with grid-connected solar systems (generally up to 2 MW). Systems interconnected before January 2024 are grandfathered through December 2029.
Learn more →JEA Battery Incentive Program
JEA TerritoryJEA, Jacksonville's municipal utility, offers a battery storage incentive of up to $4,000 for qualifying residential systems with a minimum capacity of 6 kWh and a 10-year warranty. Pairing storage with solar improves resilience during outages and helps maximize self-consumption.
Eligibility: JEA residential customers installing qualifying battery storage (minimum 6 kWh capacity, 10-year warranty). Program funding is limited; confirm availability with JEA before installing.
Learn more →OUC Battery Storage Rebate
OUC TerritoryOrlando Utilities Commission (OUC) offers a $2,000 rebate for qualifying residential battery storage systems (around 8 kWh), plus up to $900 for solar water heating. Note that OUC reduced standard solar export credits for new customers to about $0.046/kWh in July 2025, so pairing solar with storage is increasingly valuable in OUC territory.
Eligibility: OUC residential customers installing qualifying battery storage or solar water heating. Confirm current program terms and funding with OUC.
Learn more →City of Tallahassee Solar Loan Program
City of Tallahassee TerritoryThe City of Tallahassee offers low-interest solar loans of up to $20,000 at 5% APR, repaid conveniently through your monthly utility bill. The loan also covers solar water heating and solar pool heating, making solar accessible without large upfront costs.
Eligibility: City of Tallahassee Utilities residential customers in good standing. Loan approval and terms are subject to program requirements and available funding.
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