Florida Solar Energy Sales Tax & Property Tax Exemptions

About This Program

Florida provides two automatic tax benefits for residential solar installations: a full sales tax exemption on solar energy equipment purchases (saving 6% on system cost), and a property tax exemption so that installed solar panels do not increase the home's assessed value. These exemptions apply to all Florida homeowners with no income requirement. Jacksonville homeowners installing solar can combine these exemptions with JEA's net metering credit and the federal Investment Tax Credit.

Not a grant — automatic tax exemptions; no application needed for sales tax; property appraiser applies the exemption at assessment

Key Details

• Solar equipment is exempt from Florida's 6% sales tax
• Installed solar panels do not increase your home's assessed value
• No application needed — exemptions apply automatically
• Combine with JEA net metering, JEA battery rebate, and 30% federal tax credit
• Florida also requires JEA to offer full retail net metering for solar customers

How to Apply

Deadline: Automatic at point of sale for sales tax; applied at next assessment for property tax