State of New Jersey
New Jersey Solar Sales Tax Exemption is available to homeowners in Montclair, NJ.
New Jersey exempts solar energy equipment and installation from state sales tax (6.625%), reducing upfront costs for residential solar installations. Applies automatically to qualifying solar purchases and installations.
Estimated tax savings on typical $20,000 solar installation
Federal program, maintained from the official federal source.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In Montclair, NJ, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Montclair, NJ 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 Montclair 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: 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
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: Ongoing state law
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programNew Jersey Solar Sales Tax Exemption is open to homeowners in Montclair, NJ. It has no income limit.
Apply directly with State of New Jersey using the official program link on this page or call (866) 657-6278. 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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