Do I pay sales tax on solar in New Jersey?

No. New Jersey charges no sales tax on solar equipment, which helps keep your monthly cost down.

Will solar raise my property taxes in NJ?

No. Solar adds value to your home, but in New Jersey that added value is fully exempt — your property taxes stay exactly the same.

Is there a federal solar tax credit?

No. The old federal solar tax credit expired at the end of 2025. With a solar lease there's $0 down anyway, so your benefit is a lower monthly bill.

NJ Solar Tax Benefits — No Sales Tax, No Tax Increase

Going solar in New Jersey comes with two clear tax advantages that help keep your monthly cost low — and one tax credit that's no longer around. Here's the plain-english version.

No Sales Tax on Solar

New Jersey charges no sales tax on solar equipment. That keeps the overall cost down for the provider, which is part of why your monthly rate can be so low.

Your Property Taxes Won't Go Up

Solar adds value to your home — but in New Jersey, that added value is fully exempt from property taxes. Your assessment and your property taxes stay exactly the same.

The Federal Tax Credit Is Gone

The old federal solar tax credit expired at the end of 2025. The good news: with a solar lease there's $0 down, so you were never relying on a tax refund in the first place. Your benefit is a lower monthly bill from day one. See more on our federal tax credit page, or check your savings on the free estimate.