Solar Installation Cost in San Francisco, CA
Solar Installation in San Francisco, CA costs a median of $22,700, with the middle 50% of projects between $10,000 and $39,993. Based on 402 permits filed between February 2018 and July 2026 with City and County of San Francisco Department of Building Inspection. Last updated July 29, 2026.
Sourced from 402 building permits on file with the City of San Francisco. Source: San Francisco Building Permits.
Types of Solar Installation Work in San Francisco
| Type | Typical cost | Range | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof Mount | $31,016 | $5,000 - $71,062 | 51 |
What Most Homeowners Paid
Each bar counts the projects filed in that price range.
| Price range | Projects |
|---|---|
| $1 to $6,197 | 67 |
| $6,197 to $12,394 | 57 |
| $12,394 to $18,590 | 44 |
| $18,590 to $24,786 | 43 |
| $24,786 to $30,982 | 51 |
| $30,982 to $37,179 | 24 |
| $37,179 to $43,375 | 32 |
| $43,375 to $49,571 | 30 |
| $49,571 to $55,768 | 19 |
| $55,768 to $61,964 | 14 |
You could save $6,810 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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