Solar panels in Pasco County, FL
Compare solar costs, payback and local permit rules across 3 Pasco County towns served by Duke Energy and TECO, then get free, no-obligation quotes.
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By the FL Solar Deals Editorial Team · Updated October 2026 · How we research
Quick answer
Is solar worth it in Pasco County, FL?
For many homes, yes. With a $200 monthly bill, we estimate a system costs about $23,800 to $25,900 in Pasco County and pays for itself in about 11.6 to 12.1 years on an unshaded, south-facing roof, because Duke Energy and TECO credits exported solar at the full retail rate.
How does solar compare across Pasco County towns?
| Town | Output per kW | Cost | Payback | Median home value | Owner-occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dade City | 1,490 kWh | $25,900 | 11.6 yrs | n/a | n/a |
| Land O' Lakes | 1,500 kWh | $23,800 | 12.1 yrs | $377,400 | 83% |
| Odessa | 1,500 kWh | $23,800 | 12.1 yrs | $503,400 | 72% |
Estimates for a cash purchase on an unshaded, south-facing roof. Home values and ownership rates are U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates; n/a means no Census figure was available. How we estimate
What should Pasco County homeowners know about solar?
- Pasco County has three main electric utilities: Duke Energy Florida (about 162,300 accounts), the Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (about 134,500) and Tampa Electric (about 26,300) along the Hillsborough County line, per the Public Service Commission's Hurricane Milton report, so check which one is on your bill.
- During Hurricane Milton, 90,084 of Duke Energy's Pasco County customers, about 56%, were without power on the afternoon of October 10, 2024, per the Public Service Commission.
- Duke Energy Florida's 2025 report to the Public Service Commission lists about 6,690 customer-owned solar systems on its lines in Pasco County, about 650 of them connected in 2025, by our count. See Florida solar by county.
Sources: Florida PSC: Hurricane Milton outage report, Oct. 10, 2024, 3 p.m.; Florida PSC: Duke Energy Florida interconnection and net metering report for 2025 (Apr. 2026)
What do Pasco County towns require for solar?
Permits and zoning rules are set town by town. Highlights from each town's own rules:
- Dade City: After Hurricane Milton in October 2024, Tampa Electric said the Pasco County damage meant fully rebuilding parts of its grid; in one area of Dade City, crews replaced several poles and strung at least five miles of feeder wire.
- Land O' Lakes: Land O' Lakes has two utilities: Duke Energy Florida serves the core along State Road 54 and U.S. 41, including Bexley, under the 2026 Duke and Tampa Electric territorial order, while Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative serves Connerton and Lake Padgett, so check your bill before you size a system.
- Odessa: Odessa has two utilities: under the 2026 territorial agreement between Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric, Duke serves the area along and north of State Road 54, including Starkey Ranch, and Tampa Electric serves most of the lake neighborhoods to the south near the Hillsborough County line.
Each town page has the full details and sources.
Will solar raise my Pasco County property taxes?
No. Under Florida law (s. 193.624), the value a solar system adds to a home isn't counted in its assessed value. If you're unsure whether anything needs to be filed, ask the Pasco County Property Appraiser.
Solar equipment is also exempt from Florida sales tax, so it's already left out of the installed price.
How does solar work with Duke Energy and TECO in Pasco County?
Duke Energy and TECO credits the solar you send to the grid as a kWh credit at the full retail rate. Unused credits roll forward for up to 12 months, and anything left at year-end is paid out at only a few cents per kWh, so systems are sized to cover a year of use. Solar can't take a bill below the monthly minimum ($30 at Duke Energy, $13.50 at TECO).
See the full Duke Energy solar guide. See the full TECO solar guide.
Choosing a company? Check each installer's Florida license, compare at least two quotes and run them through our solar quote checker.
Pasco County solar FAQ
Which electric utility serves Pasco County?
The towns we cover in Pasco County are served by Duke Energy and TECO, which credits exported solar at the full retail rate under Florida's net metering rule. Some addresses are on a city-owned utility or co-op, so check your bill.
How long does solar take to pay back in Pasco County?
For an unshaded home with a $200 monthly bill, we estimate payback of about 11.6 to 12.1 years in Pasco County, paying cash with no rebate.
Will solar raise my property taxes in Pasco County?
No. Florida law keeps the value that solar adds to a home out of its property tax assessment. Ask the Pasco County Property Appraiser if you're unsure whether anything needs to be filed.
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