Is solar worth it for your home in Houston?

The Houston Permitting Center issues a solar panel permit through its iPermits system, and its permit page lists plan review and inspection as required. Contractors seeking the permit must be licensed and must register their license with the City of Houston.

Since July 15, 2024, licensed contractors registered with both SolarAPP+ and the City of Houston can use that online software for eligible rooftop systems without traditional plan review. Homes in windborne debris regions are not eligible and must use the traditional process.

Only after CenterPoint issues permission to operate, which follows an interconnection agreement signed by all parties, and CenterPoint then reprograms the meter to capture excess generation sent to the grid. For billing and any buyback credit, CenterPoint directs customers to their retail electric provider.

The federal residential clean energy credit, section 25D, ended for home solar expenditures made after December 31, 2025, under the law signed July 4, 2025. The IRS treats the expenditure as made when installation is completed, so a system completed in 2026 does not qualify even if it was paid for earlier.

No. The consultation is free for homeowners, and there is no obligation to buy anything.

Our team confirms a few details with you, then one local solar company for your area contacts you to set up the visit. Your request never goes to a list.