South Carolina Department of Revenue
South Carolina Solar Energy Tax Credit is available to homeowners in Hilton Head Island, SC.
State tax credit for residential solar installations equal to 25% of system cost, claimed over 10 years at $1,350/year maximum. Combines with 30% federal solar tax credit for total 55% incentive.
State credit is 25% of system cost, taken as $1,350/year for up to 10 years
Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.
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In Hilton Head Island, SC, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Hilton Head Island, SC 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 Hilton Head Island early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorEach program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
Form to file: SC Schedule TC-38 (Solar Energy or Small Hydropower System Credit), filed with SC1040TC
South Carolina gives a state income tax credit for installing a solar energy system on a home you own. The credit is the lesser of 3,500 dollars per facility or 50 percent of your tax liability, and any unused amount carries forward up to 10 years. You claim it on Schedule TC-38, filed with the SC1040TC and your state 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: Available through December 31, 2025
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Email us about this program25% state tax credit (max $13,500 over 10 years).
South Carolina Solar Energy Tax Credit is open to homeowners in Hilton Head Island, SC. It has no income limit.
Apply directly with South Carolina Department of Revenue using the official program link on this page or call (803) 737-8030. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Available through December 31, 2025.
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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