Texas Comptroller / Franklin County Appraisal District
Texas Solar and Wind Property Tax Exemption is available to homeowners in Mount Vernon, TX.
Exempts the added property value from solar panel or wind turbine installation from property tax assessments. The exemption applies to residential property and lasts for the life of the equipment.
Estimated annual property tax savings from solar installation exemption
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In Mount Vernon, TX, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon 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: 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
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: Apply within 180 days of installation
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this program100% exemption on added solar value.
Texas Solar and Wind Property Tax Exemption is open to homeowners in Mount Vernon, TX. It has no income limit.
Apply directly with Texas Comptroller / Franklin County Appraisal District using the official program link on this page or call (903) 537-4916. 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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