Solar Installation Cost in Buffalo, NY
Specific permit data for Buffalo, NY is limited. Across New York, Solar Installation costs a median of $31,025, with the middle 50% of projects between $22,774 and $41,558. Based on 34,513 permits filed between January 2018 and September 2026 across New York. Last recalculated October 1, 2026.
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Sourced from 34,513 building permits on file with the City of Buffalo. Source: New York Building Permits.
Types of Solar Installation Work in Buffalo
| Type | Typical cost | Range | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof Mount | $12,443 | $2,000 - $71,182 | 207 |
What Most Homeowners Paid
Each bar counts the projects filed in that price range.
| Price range | Projects |
|---|---|
| $14,219 to $18,875 | 3,326 |
| $18,875 to $23,532 | 4,208 |
| $23,532 to $28,188 | 5,020 |
| $28,188 to $32,844 | 4,636 |
| $32,844 to $37,501 | 4,001 |
| $37,501 to $42,157 | 3,444 |
| $42,157 to $46,813 | 2,423 |
| $46,813 to $51,469 | 1,796 |
| $51,469 to $56,126 | 1,264 |
| $56,126 to $60,782 | 944 |
You could save $14,307 on a typical solar PV system in this market by claiming all available federal and state incentives on your tax return.
- Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)30%
- New York Solar Energy System Equipment Credit25% (max $5,000)
- Federal credit applies to systems placed in service through .
Net cost is the median permit value minus the credits above, with each percent credit capped at its statutory maximum. Credits are nonrefundable and require sufficient tax liability to claim. Utility-level rebates are not included. Sources: IRS Form 5695, New York Solar Energy System Equipment Credit.
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Common Questions About Solar Installation Costs in Buffalo
Specific permit data for Buffalo is limited. Across New York, the median solar installation project costs $31,025, based on 34,513 permits filed statewide. Most projects fall between $22,774 and $41,558.
The middle 50% of solar installation projects in Buffalo fall between $22,774 and $41,558. Costs vary with project scope, materials, property size, and local labor rates.
This estimate is based on 34,513 solar installation permits filed across New York between January 2018 and September 2026.
Every price comes from building permits filed with city and county governments. When a contractor pulls a permit, they declare the project value. HomeQuotr aggregates those declared values for Buffalo. Not surveys, not estimates, not self-reported data.
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Solar projects in Buffalo may qualify for New York Solar Energy System Equipment Credit and Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC).