Solar Installation Cost in San Francisco, CA
Solar Installation in San Francisco, CA costs a median of $25,148, with the middle 50% of projects between $13,264 and $41,800. Based on 390 permits filed between February 2018 and September 2026 with City and County of San Francisco Department of Building Inspection. Last recalculated September 6, 2026.
Sourced from 390 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 | $30,463 | $5,000 - $71,062 | 52 |
What Most Homeowners Paid
Each bar counts the projects filed in that price range.
| Price range | Projects |
|---|---|
| $4,000 to $9,982 | 48 |
| $9,982 to $15,965 | 53 |
| $15,965 to $21,947 | 54 |
| $21,947 to $27,929 | 43 |
| $27,929 to $33,912 | 34 |
| $33,912 to $39,894 | 32 |
| $39,894 to $45,876 | 37 |
| $45,876 to $51,859 | 24 |
| $51,859 to $57,841 | 21 |
| $57,841 to $63,823 | 6 |
You could save $7,545 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 San Francisco
The median solar installation project in San Francisco, CA costs $25,148, based on 390 building permits. Most projects fall between $13,264 and $41,800.
The middle 50% of solar installation projects in San Francisco fall between $13,264 and $41,800. Costs vary with project scope, materials, property size, and local labor rates.
This estimate is based on 390 building permits filed between February 2018 and September 2026 with San Francisco 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 San Francisco. Not surveys, not estimates, not self-reported data.
Compared with nearby cities, solar installation runs San Diego at $22,000, Riverside/Inland Empire at $17,649, and Santa Rosa at $18,063.
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Solar projects in San Francisco may qualify for Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC).