SOLAR EXEMPTIONS

Property owners may be eligible to claim exemptions on the installation or construction of solar and wind-powered energy devices that are primarily used to to provide energy on-site.

In order to be eligible for this exemption, a property owner must own the property and system on January 1 of the year. Leased systems do not qualify for an exemption.  However, leased systems are considered personal property and should not be taxed as part of your real property.

Property owners can submit an application along with supporting documents detailing the installation date and total output of the system in kilowatts. If the device was installed prior to the purchase of the home or was included as part of the purchase price, property owners should include a statement to that effect.

Completed applications must be filed no later than April 30 of the year for which a property owner is requesting an exemption.

TO APPLY

Exemption applications can be submitted using our online portal. Property owners will be prompted to create a new login by using an email address and password.

Applications may also be mailed to the address below or delivered to the drop box at our new office location:

Mailing Address: PO Box 149012, Austin, TX 78714-9012
Office Location:  850 E Anderson Ln Austin, TX 78752

If you lease your solar device, please inform the appraisal district by email at [email protected] and include the property address, TCAD property ID number, and a statement that the system is leased.