Solar Installation Cost in Riverside/Inland Empire, CA
Solar Installation in Riverside/Inland Empire, CA costs a median of $17,600, with the middle 50% of projects between $11,000 and $28,000. Based on 5,867 permits filed between January 2018 and September 2026 with Riverside/Inland Empire's permitting authority. Last recalculated October 11, 2026.
Sourced from 5,867 building permits on file with the City of Riverside/Inland Empire. Source: Riverside/Inland Empire Building Permits.
Types of Solar Installation Work in Riverside/Inland Empire
| Type | Typical cost | Range | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Mount | $28,784 | $2,000 - $80,000 | 72 |
| Roof Mount | $17,500 | $500 - $80,000 | 5,740 |
What Most Homeowners Paid
Each bar counts the projects filed in that price range.
| Price range | Projects |
|---|---|
| $6,695 to $11,103 | 1,204 |
| $11,103 to $15,512 | 1,145 |
| $15,512 to $19,920 | 624 |
| $19,920 to $24,328 | 707 |
| $24,328 to $28,737 | 487 |
| $28,737 to $33,145 | 410 |
| $33,145 to $37,554 | 251 |
| $37,554 to $41,962 | 196 |
| $41,962 to $46,371 | 140 |
| $46,371 to $50,779 | 115 |
You could save $5,280 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 Riverside/Inland Empire
The median solar installation project in Riverside/Inland Empire, CA costs $17,600, based on 5,867 building permits. Most projects fall between $11,000 and $28,000.
The middle 50% of solar installation projects in Riverside/Inland Empire fall between $11,000 and $28,000. Costs vary with project scope, materials, property size, and local labor rates.
This estimate is based on 5,867 building permits filed between January 2018 and September 2026 with Riverside/Inland Empire 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 Riverside/Inland Empire. Not surveys, not estimates, not self-reported data.
Compared with nearby cities, solar installation runs San Diego at $22,000, Santa Rosa at $18,063, and Modesto at $23,270.
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Solar projects in Riverside/Inland Empire may qualify for Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC).