Texas Solar Rights and Property Tax Exemption

State of Texas

Available Solar & Renewable

About This Program

Texas Solar Rights and Property Tax Exemption is available to homeowners in Bridge City, TX.

Texas law provides a property tax exemption for the added home value from solar panel installation. Homeowners do not pay additional property taxes on the increased value solar equipment adds to their home, making solar more affordable.

Property tax savings based on exemption of solar equipment value from taxable assessment

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

In Bridge City, TX, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Solar equipment value exempt from property taxes
  • Available to all Texas homeowners who install solar
  • No income restrictions
  • Applies to residential solar panel systems
  • Reduces overall cost of going solar

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Bridge City, TX 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 Bridge City early keeps your application moving.

Get matched with a contractor

Each program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.

Your application paperwork

Form to file: Form 50-123 (Exemption Application for Solar or Wind-Powered Energy Devices)

Texas exempts the added value that a solar or wind energy device gives your property from property tax, so installing solar or wind does not raise your tax bill. You file Texas Comptroller Form 50-123 once with your local county appraisal district. (Texas law also protects a homeowner's right to install solar.)

Steps to apply

  1. Confirm you own the property and have installed (or will install) a solar or wind energy device for on-site use.
  2. Download Form 50-123, Exemption Application for Solar or Wind-Powered Energy Devices, from the Texas Comptroller.
  3. Complete the form with the property and device information.
  4. File it with your local county appraisal district (not the Comptroller), generally by April 30.

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own the property.
  • Documentation of the solar or wind energy device (invoice or installation details).
  • Your property's appraisal district account or parcel information.
  • The completed Form 50-123.

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: Ongoing state law

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Frequently asked questions

How much can Texas Solar Rights and Property Tax Exemption provide in Bridge City, TX?

100% property tax exemption on solar value.

Who qualifies for Texas Solar Rights and Property Tax Exemption in Bridge City?

Texas Solar Rights and Property Tax Exemption is open to homeowners in Bridge City, TX. It has no income limit.

How do I apply for Texas Solar Rights and Property Tax Exemption in Bridge City, TX?

Apply directly with State of Texas using the official program link on this page or call (800) 252-9121. There is no middleman and no fee.

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