Georgia Residential Solar Tax Credit

Georgia Department of Revenue

Available Solar & Renewable

About This Program

Georgia Residential Solar Tax Credit is available to homeowners in LaGrange, GA.

Georgia state income tax credit for residential solar photovoltaic systems. Credit equals 25% of installation cost up to $2,500, claimed in year of installation. Can be combined with federal solar tax credit.

State tax credit of 25% of solar installation cost, capped at $2,500

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

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

In LaGrange, GA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • State tax credit of 25% of solar installation cost
  • Maximum credit of $2,500
  • Available to all Georgia homeowners
  • Claimed in year of solar system installation
  • Can be combined with 30% federal solar tax credit

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(877) 423-6711

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Your application paperwork

Form to file: IRS Form 5695

This is a federal tax credit, not a grant you apply for. You claim 30 percent of the cost of a qualifying solar or clean energy system on your federal tax return using Form 5695.

Steps to apply

  1. Have your solar or clean energy system installed and pay for it.
  2. Keep the itemized invoice and proof of payment.
  3. Complete IRS Form 5695 and file it with your Form 1040 for the year the system was placed in service.
  4. If the credit is larger than your tax bill, carry the unused amount forward to next year.
Get the official formDownload the fillable PDF

Documents you will likely need

  • Itemized invoice from your installer showing the system cost.
  • Proof of payment.
  • Manufacturer certification statement for the equipment.
  • Your federal tax return (Form 1040) for the year of installation.
Download this checklist (PDF)

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: Claim when filing Georgia taxes

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Frequently asked questions

How much can Georgia Residential Solar Tax Credit provide in LaGrange, GA?

Up to $2,500 state tax credit.

Who qualifies for Georgia Residential Solar Tax Credit in LaGrange?

Georgia Residential Solar Tax Credit is open to homeowners in LaGrange, GA. It has no income limit.

How do I apply for Georgia Residential Solar Tax Credit in LaGrange, GA?

Apply directly with Georgia Department of Revenue using the official program link on this page or call (877) 423-6711. There is no middleman and no fee.

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