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Council moves to prioritize residential solar permits before 2026 tax-credit expiration

5965850 · October 20, 2025
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Summary

Council passed R194 to prioritize residential solar permit processing to help residents qualify for expiring residential solar tax credits; planning staff described a new "solar express" permitting system intended to issue many roof-mounted permits instantly.

The Albuquerque City Council unanimously approved R194 on Oct. 20, a resolution directing city staff to prioritize residential solar permits through the end of 2025 so installations can qualify for federal residential solar tax credits that expire on Jan. 1, 2026.

Councilor Joaquín Baca, sponsor of the resolution, said constituents and…

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