NM Taxation and Revenue Department
New Mexico Solar Market Development Tax Credit is available to homeowners in Albuquerque, NM.
New Mexico provides a 10% state income tax credit (up to $9,000 per taxpayer per year) on the purchase and installation of solar photovoltaic or solar thermal systems for residential properties. Combined with the 30% federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC), homeowners can offset up to 40% of solar installation costs. Credits may carry forward if not fully used in the current year.
10% NM credit up to $9,000 + 30% federal ITC. Combined potential offset of 40% on a $30,000 system. NM credit non-refundable; requires NM tax liability.
Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
In Albuquerque, NM, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Albuquerque, NM can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
You will likely need a contractor to apply
Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Albuquerque early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorEach program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
New Mexico's New Solar Market Development Tax Credit is a state income tax credit for up to 10 percent of the cost of a solar energy system on a home you own, capped at 6,000 dollars. You must first apply to the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) for certification through its online portal, within one year of installation, then claim the certified credit on your New Mexico return.
Steps to apply
Documents you will likely need
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Annual, file with NM state income tax return
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Email us about this programUp to $9,000 (10% of eligible costs, $9,000 max per taxpayer per year).
New Mexico Solar Market Development Tax Credit is open to homeowners in Albuquerque, NM. It has no income limit.
Apply directly with NM Taxation and Revenue Department using the official program link on this page. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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