Solar Installation Cost in Houston, TX
Solar Installation in Houston, TX costs a median of $27,745, with the middle 50% of projects between $17,295 and $40,504. Based on 10,564 permits filed between January 2019 and June 2026 with City of Houston Permitting Center. Last recalculated August 21, 2026.
Sourced from 10,564 building permits on file with the City of Houston. Source: Houston Building Permits.
Types of Solar Installation Work in Houston
| Type | Typical cost | Range | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof Mount | $27,729 | $129 - $80,000 | 10,362 |
What Most Homeowners Paid
Each bar counts the projects filed in that price range.
| Price range | Projects |
|---|---|
| $7,227 to $12,699 | 1,027 |
| $12,699 to $18,170 | 1,325 |
| $18,170 to $23,641 | 1,393 |
| $23,641 to $29,112 | 1,340 |
| $29,112 to $34,583 | 1,173 |
| $34,583 to $40,055 | 1,047 |
| $40,055 to $45,526 | 834 |
| $45,526 to $50,997 | 650 |
| $50,997 to $56,468 | 410 |
| $56,468 to $61,939 | 307 |
You could save $8,323 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 Houston
The median solar installation project in Houston, TX costs $27,745, based on 10,564 building permits. Most projects fall between $17,295 and $40,504.
The middle 50% of solar installation projects in Houston fall between $17,295 and $40,504. Costs vary with project scope, materials, property size, and local labor rates.
This estimate is based on 10,564 building permits filed between January 2019 and June 2026 with Houston 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 Houston. Not surveys, not estimates, not self-reported data.
Compared with nearby cities, solar installation runs Austin at $18,984, San Antonio at $26,635, and Killeen-Temple at $26,635.
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Solar projects in Houston may qualify for Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC).