Montana Residential Alternative Energy System Tax Credit
Montana Department of Revenue
About This Program
Montana state tax credit for installing qualifying residential alternative energy systems including solar electric (PV), solar thermal, wind, and geothermal. Credit is the lesser of $500 or 100% of actual cost. Can be combined with federal solar tax credit.
State credit is lesser of $500 or actual system cost; stack with 30% federal credit
Each program administrator alone decides its combination rules. The Grant Map has not verified those rules.
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Bozeman, MT, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
- FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
- HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
- EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Local lead-service-line replacement assistance varies; contact your water utility
Key Details
- Up to $500 Montana income tax credit
- For solar, wind, or geothermal systems
- No income limits
- Combines with 30% federal solar tax credit
- Claim on Montana individual income tax return
How to Apply
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Deadline: Claim on annual tax return
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