Solar Installation Cost in Tucson, AZ
Solar Installation in Tucson, AZ costs a median of $18,920, with the middle 50% of projects between $13,558 and $26,386. Based on 506 permits filed between October 2022 and April 2026 with City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Department. Last recalculated August 21, 2026.
Sourced from 506 building permits on file with the City of Tucson. Source: Tucson Building Permits.
Types of Solar Installation Work in Tucson
| Type | Typical cost | Range | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof Mount | $19,374 | $500 - $75,000 | 442 |
What Most Homeowners Paid
Each bar counts the projects filed in that price range.
| Price range | Projects |
|---|---|
| $5,584 to $9,443 | 48 |
| $9,443 to $13,302 | 49 |
| $13,302 to $17,161 | 88 |
| $17,161 to $21,020 | 88 |
| $21,020 to $24,879 | 60 |
| $24,879 to $28,738 | 39 |
| $28,738 to $32,597 | 32 |
| $32,597 to $36,457 | 19 |
| $36,457 to $40,316 | 15 |
| $40,316 to $44,175 | 16 |
You could save $6,676 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%
- Arizona Solar Energy Credit25% (max $1,000)
- 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, Arizona Solar Energy Credit.
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Common Questions About Solar Installation Costs in Tucson
The median solar installation project in Tucson, AZ costs $18,920, based on 506 building permits. Most projects fall between $13,558 and $26,386.
The middle 50% of solar installation projects in Tucson fall between $13,558 and $26,386. Costs vary with project scope, materials, property size, and local labor rates.
This estimate is based on 506 building permits filed between October 2022 and April 2026 with Tucson 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 Tucson. Not surveys, not estimates, not self-reported data.
Compared with nearby cities, solar installation runs Phoenix at $12,000.
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Solar projects in Tucson may qualify for Arizona Solar Energy Credit and Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC).