Solar Installation Cost in Rochester, NY
Solar Installation in Rochester, NY costs a median of $12,401, with the middle 50% of projects between $8,988 and $19,764. Based on 219 permits filed between June 2023 and June 2026 with City of Rochester Department of Neighborhood and Business Development. Last recalculated August 21, 2026.
Sourced from 219 building permits on file with the City of Rochester. Source: Rochester Building Permits.
Types of Solar Installation Work in Rochester
| 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 |
|---|---|
| $2,000 to $5,315 | 13 |
| $5,315 to $8,630 | 32 |
| $8,630 to $11,945 | 46 |
| $11,945 to $15,260 | 50 |
| $15,260 to $18,575 | 13 |
| $18,575 to $21,890 | 19 |
| $21,890 to $25,205 | 8 |
| $25,205 to $28,519 | 10 |
| $28,519 to $31,834 | 5 |
| $31,834 to $35,149 | 8 |
You could save $6,821 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 Rochester
The median solar installation project in Rochester, NY costs $12,401, based on 219 building permits. Most projects fall between $8,988 and $19,764.
The middle 50% of solar installation projects in Rochester fall between $8,988 and $19,764. Costs vary with project scope, materials, property size, and local labor rates.
This estimate is based on 219 building permits filed between June 2023 and June 2026 with Rochester 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 Rochester. Not surveys, not estimates, not self-reported data.
Compared with nearby cities, solar installation runs New York at $31,154, Buffalo at $31,025, and Poughkeepsie at $31,050.
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Solar projects in Rochester may qualify for New York Solar Energy System Equipment Credit and Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC).