Do Solar Panels Increase Your Property Taxes in Florida?
Short answer: no. Florida Statute 193.624 excludes the added value of a qualifying renewable energy source device from the assessed value of residential property, so a solar array does not raise your property tax bill.
Quick answer: Florida law treats residential solar differently from a kitchen remodel. The value the system adds to your home is excluded from the assessed value used to calculate property tax, which is one of the more meaningful state-level benefits still in place.
This matters because solar does add value to a home, and in most states that added value flows straight through to a higher assessment. Florida deliberately carved it out. The exclusion sits in Section 193.624 of the Florida Statutes and covers renewable energy source devices, which includes solar photovoltaic equipment and associated components.
How the Florida tax position works
| Tax | Treatment in Florida | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Property tax | Added value of a qualifying renewable energy source device excluded from assessed value | Fla. Stat. 193.624 |
| State sales tax | Solar energy systems and their components exempt from state sales tax | Fla. Stat. 212.08(7)(hh) |
| Federal residential credit | The residential credit under Section 25D ended for systems placed in service after 31 December 2025 | Federal law changed in 2025 |
| Utility credit for exports | Set by tariff for investor-owned utilities; set locally by municipal utilities and cooperatives | FPSC Rule 25-6.065 and local policy |
What to be careful about
- Ignore any quote built on the old federal credit. The residential federal credit ended for systems placed in service from the start of 2026. Savings modelling that still includes it is wrong, and it is the clearest sign of a sales pitch rather than an analysis.
- The exemption is about assessed value, not exemption from tax. Your home is still taxed. What is excluded is the increase attributable to the system.
- Commercial property is treated differently from residential. If the installation is on a commercial building, confirm the treatment separately.
- Sales tax exemption applies at purchase. It is applied by the seller rather than claimed back later, so it should already be reflected in your quote.
- This is not tax advice. Confirm your own position with a licensed tax professional before making a decision.
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Frequently asked questions
Will my property taxes go up if I install solar in Florida?
No. Under Florida Statute 193.624 the added value of a qualifying renewable energy source device is excluded from your assessed value.
Do I have to apply for the property tax exclusion?
The exclusion is provided in statute. Practice varies by county property appraiser, so it is worth confirming with your local appraiser office.
Do I pay sales tax on solar equipment in Florida?
Solar energy systems and their components are exempt from state sales tax under Florida Statute 212.08(7)(hh).
Is there still a 30 percent federal tax credit?
Not for residential systems placed in service from 1 January 2026. The residential credit under Section 25D was ended by federal legislation signed in July 2025.
Does a battery qualify for the same treatment?
Treatment can differ by component. Ask for the specific line items in your proposal rather than assuming everything is handled identically.