Solar Installation Cost in Cleveland, OH
Solar Installation in Cleveland, OH costs a median of $10,651, with the middle 50% of projects between $5,400 and $19,637. Based on 930 permits filed between March 2018 and March 2026 with City of Cleveland Department of Building and Housing. Last recalculated October 1, 2026.
Sourced from 930 building permits on file with the City of Cleveland. Source: Cleveland Building Permits.
Types of Solar Installation Work in Cleveland
| Type | Typical cost | Range | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof Mount | $10,168 | $500 - $78,000 | 851 |
What Most Homeowners Paid
Each bar counts the projects filed in that price range.
| Price range | Projects |
|---|---|
| $1,000 to $6,229 | 255 |
| $6,229 to $11,458 | 231 |
| $11,458 to $16,687 | 138 |
| $16,687 to $21,916 | 92 |
| $21,916 to $27,145 | 53 |
| $27,145 to $32,374 | 35 |
| $32,374 to $37,603 | 28 |
| $37,603 to $42,832 | 11 |
| $42,832 to $48,061 | 9 |
| $48,061 to $53,290 | 18 |
You could save $3,195 on a typical solar PV system in this market by claiming the federal Investment Tax Credit on your tax return.
- Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)30%
- 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.
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Common Questions About Solar Installation Costs in Cleveland
The median solar installation project in Cleveland, OH costs $10,651, based on 930 building permits. Most projects fall between $5,400 and $19,637.
The middle 50% of solar installation projects in Cleveland fall between $5,400 and $19,637. Costs vary with project scope, materials, property size, and local labor rates.
This estimate is based on 930 building permits filed between March 2018 and March 2026 with Cleveland Building Permits.
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 Cleveland. Not surveys, not estimates, not self-reported data.
Compared with nearby cities, solar installation runs Youngstown at $13,128, Akron at $13,128, and Dayton at $13,128.
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Solar projects in Cleveland may qualify for Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC).