The City of Boulder's Solar Rebate Ordinance was enacted in 2008 and may rebate approximately 15 percent of the city sales and use tax paid on materials and permits for the solar installation.
Tax Rebates on Solar Installations
Boulder residents and businesses that have installed solar electric or solar thermal (hot water) systems on their property may be eligible for a sales and use tax rebate.
About
Eligibility
To be eligible, taxpayers must file a rebate application within 12 months of the city's final inspection.
Application
To apply for the solar tax rebate, please complete the following forms:
O en español:
- Formulario Para el Reembolso de Impuestos de Ventas y Uso Solar Ciudad de Boulder
- Declaración Jurada de Residencia Legal
Mail the completed forms, receipts from your project and a photocopy of your identification (required by the Immigration Affidavit) to:
City of Boulder
Finance – Tax & License Division
Solar Rebate Program
PO Box 791
Boulder, CO 80306
Solar tax rebates are subject to funding availability.