Texas Solar Property Tax Exemption
Texas Comptroller / Denton County Appraisal District
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Texas Solar Property Tax Exemption in its Little Elm, TX research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Texas law exempts the added home value from solar panel installation from property taxes. Homeowners pay no additional property tax on the increased value that solar adds to their home.
Exempts estimated $20,000 solar system value from property taxes, saving roughly $400/year
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Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Solar equipment value exempt from property taxes
- No additional tax on home value increase from solar
- Available to all Texas homeowners
- File exemption form with Denton County Appraisal District
- Savings continue for life of system
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Form to file: Texas Form 50-123, Exemption Application for Solar or Wind-Powered Energy Devices
Texas exempts the full added home value created by an installed solar or wind-powered energy device, so your property taxes do not go up because of the system. You apply once using state Form 50-123, filed with your county appraisal district.
Steps to apply
- Download Form 50-123 (Exemption Application for Solar or Wind-Powered Energy Devices) from the Texas Comptroller website.
- Complete the form with your property details and information about the installed solar or wind energy device.
- Attach supporting documentation such as installation invoices, receipts, or the contract showing the device and its cost.
- File the completed form with the appraisal district office in the county where your property is located (do not send it to the Texas Comptroller).
- Submit by the appraisal district deadline, generally April 30 of the tax year, to receive the exemption for that year.
Documents you will likely need
- Completed Form 50-123
- Proof of property ownership or address (property account information)
- Installation invoice, receipt, or contract for the solar or wind-powered energy device
- Description or specifications of the installed device
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: File with appraisal district after installation
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Texas Solar Property Tax Exemption in Little Elm, TX?
The Grant Map record states: 100% property tax exemption on solar value. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Texas Solar Property Tax Exemption in Little Elm?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Texas Solar Property Tax Exemption in Little Elm, TX?
Confirm the application route directly with Texas Comptroller / Denton County Appraisal District; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (940) 349-3800. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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