Solar Installation Cost in Modesto, CA
Specific permit data for Modesto, CA is limited. Across California, Solar Installation costs a median of $23,270, with the middle 50% of projects between $14,000 and $37,400. Based on 74,359 permits filed between January 2018 and August 2026 across California. Last recalculated August 21, 2026.
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Sourced from 74,359 building permits on file with the City of Modesto. Source: California Building Permits.
Types of Solar Installation Work in Modesto
| Type | Typical cost | Range | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Mount | $20,000 | $500 - $80,000 | 142 |
| Roof Mount | $17,775 | $100 - $80,000 | 41,579 |
| Solar Thermal | $35,400 | $1,125 - $79,824 | 302 |
What Most Homeowners Paid
Each bar counts the projects filed in that price range.
| Price range | Projects |
|---|---|
| $6,826 to $12,144 | 11,707 |
| $12,144 to $17,461 | 10,118 |
| $17,461 to $22,778 | 10,848 |
| $22,778 to $28,096 | 8,501 |
| $28,096 to $33,413 | 6,824 |
| $33,413 to $38,731 | 5,394 |
| $38,731 to $44,048 | 5,326 |
| $44,048 to $49,365 | 3,124 |
| $49,365 to $54,683 | 2,703 |
| $54,683 to $60,000 | 2,410 |
You could save $6,981 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 Modesto
Specific permit data for Modesto is limited. Across California, the median solar installation project costs $23,270, based on 74,359 permits filed statewide. Most projects fall between $14,000 and $37,400.
The middle 50% of solar installation projects in Modesto fall between $14,000 and $37,400. Costs vary with project scope, materials, property size, and local labor rates.
This estimate is based on 74,359 solar installation permits filed across California between January 2018 and August 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 Modesto. Not surveys, not estimates, not self-reported data.
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Solar projects in Modesto may qualify for Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC).