FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. Will my property taxes go up if I install a solar energy system?
A. As long as you stay in California, your property taxes will not increase on installing a solar energy system. The value of your property may not be re-assessed by the County Assessor's office for any improvements related to solar energy currently. But that could change in the future.
Q. Are there tax credits or any other incentives to go solar?
A. Solar energy panels installed in 2020 and 2021 qualify for a 26% tax credit. In August 2022, an extension of the ITC (Investment Tax Credit) was passed by Congress, raising it to 30% for any solar panel installation taking place between 2022-2032. It will decrease by 4% annually, landing at 22% for systems installed in 2034. The tax credit expires in 2035 unless Congress renews it again.