The 2009 Stimulus Package provides substantial tax credits to homeowners who make energy efficient updates to their home. One of the best ways to qualify for the credit is installation of a painted or coated Energy Star® labeled metal roof. Homeowners installing qualified roofs in 2009 and 2010 may be eligible for a tax credit worth up to 30% of the materials cost (materials only) up to $1,500 per home.
Cool metal roofing not only looks great and lasts for decades, it has been shown to save up to 40% on energy costs, depending on your regional climate.
For Homeowners
How to receive the tax credit:
Find a Contractor near you to discuss a new metal roof for your home.
Confirm that the metal roof you select is a prepainted or coated Energy Star-labeled metal roof with pigmented coating/paint film specifically designed to reduce heat gain, and obtain certification from your contractor or the manufacturer
Have the metal roof installed on your principal residence between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010.
For further information on the requirements for tax credit eligibility click here and/or consult with your tax advisor.
Fill out IRS Form 5695 Residential Energy Credits when filing your taxes for 2009 and/or 2010.
The Metal Roofing Alliance is a consortium of metal roofing manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and contractors with the main goal of educating consumers about the many benefits of metal roofing.
