Virginia Solar Equipment Tax Credit

Virginia Department of Taxation

Closed Solar & Renewable

About This Program

Virginia state tax credit for residential solar installations that was available through 2023. Provided up to $1,000 credit toward Virginia state income tax. Program has expired but federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) at 30% still available through 2032.

State credit program expired; federal 30% ITC still available

Federal program, maintained from the official federal source.

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

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

Key Details

  • State solar tax credit expired December 31, 2023
  • Provided up to $1,000 Virginia state tax credit
  • Federal 30% Investment Tax Credit still available
  • Federal ITC available through 2032
  • Check for future state solar incentives

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Radford, VA 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 Radford 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: 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.

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.

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: Program expired December 31, 2023

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