Solar Installation Cost in Sacramento, CA
Solar Installation in Sacramento, CA costs a median of $15,000, with the middle 50% of projects between $10,000 and $25,000. Based on 7,140 permits filed between January 2018 and December 2025 with City of Sacramento Community Development Department. Last recalculated August 21, 2026.
Sourced from 7,140 building permits on file with the City of Sacramento. Source: Sacramento Building Permits.
Types of Solar Installation Work in Sacramento
| Type | Typical cost | Range | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof Mount | $15,000 | $100 - $78,089 | 6,789 |
| Solar Thermal | $42,000 | $1,125 - $79,824 | 254 |
What Most Homeowners Paid
Each bar counts the projects filed in that price range.
| Price range | Projects |
|---|---|
| $4,965 to $9,469 | 1,298 |
| $9,469 to $13,972 | 1,607 |
| $13,972 to $18,476 | 1,068 |
| $18,476 to $22,979 | 758 |
| $22,979 to $27,483 | 544 |
| $27,483 to $31,986 | 413 |
| $31,986 to $36,490 | 303 |
| $36,490 to $40,993 | 181 |
| $40,993 to $45,497 | 143 |
| $45,497 to $50,000 | 119 |
You could save $4,500 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 Sacramento
The median solar installation project in Sacramento, CA costs $15,000, based on 7,140 building permits. Most projects fall between $10,000 and $25,000.
The middle 50% of solar installation projects in Sacramento fall between $10,000 and $25,000. Costs vary with project scope, materials, property size, and local labor rates.
This estimate is based on 7,140 building permits filed between January 2018 and December 2025 with Sacramento 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 Sacramento. Not surveys, not estimates, not self-reported data.
Compared with nearby cities, solar installation runs San Diego at $22,000, Riverside/Inland Empire at $17,600, and Santa Rosa at $18,063.
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Solar projects in Sacramento may qualify for Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC).