Solar Incentives in Tampa
Explore federal, state, and local utility incentives available for solar installations in Tampa, Florida
Your Utility Company
Tampa Electric (TECO)
Average Rate: $0.135/kWh
Tampa Electric (TECO) offers full 1:1 retail-rate net metering for residential systems. Monthly excess generation is credited at the retail rate and carried forward, with an annual true-up paid at the avoided-cost rate. TECO has some of the lower residential rates among Florida investor-owned utilities.
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
Learn more →Florida State Incentives
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 →Tampa Electric Incentives
Contact Tampa Electric for available solar incentives in Tampa.
How to Apply for Incentives
- ✓ Work with a certified solar installer who can help with applications
- ✓ Apply for incentives before or immediately after installation
- ✓ Keep all receipts and documentation for your solar system
- ✓ Check eligibility requirements carefully before purchasing
- ✓ Some incentives are first-come, first-served with limited funding
Next Steps
- ✓ Review solar costs in Tampa
- ✓ Get quotes from local solar installers
- ✓ Calculate your potential savings with available incentives
- ✓ Verify incentive availability with your installer
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