Tax Administration

SOLAR Exemption

OVERVIEW

The Solar Exemption allows a tax exemption for installed certified solar energy equipment, facilities, or devices.
Exemptions may be approved for all property types: residential, commercial, or industrial.
The tax exemption will begin on January 1 of the year following application approval.
The tax exemption is granted for a 5-year period as long as the equipment, facilities or devices are used during the tax year.
The amount of the exemption is based on the certified purchase price and installation of the equipment (documentation of costs must be submitted) and is calculated using the base real estate tax rate only and does not include the fire and rescue levy, gypsy moth levy, storm water management fee, or any other special taxing districts. For example, if the base rate was $1.03, and the total approved cost of the solar equipment was $30,000, the total credit will be calculated as follows:

($30,000/$100) x $1.03 = $309.00

This credit will be applied to the total tax bill each year, for the next 5 years.
For additional information, please go to: Solar Energy Systems Tax Exemption PWC Code of Ordinances

APPLICATION

Applicant must:

Own the property as of the first day of the taxable year.
Complete the Solar Energy Systems-Tax Exemption
Submit certification form, plans, specifications, and drawings of the solar energy equipment, facilities or devices, a brief narrative description for which certification is requested, and documentation of the cost to the Department of Development Services, Building Development Division, 5 County Complex Court, Prince William, VA 22192, 703-792-6930. For additional information, please go to: Solar Energy Systems Plan Submission and Inspection Guidelines