Does a metal roof qualify for an energy tax credit?
Short answer. Not for a roof installed in 2026. Certain metal and reflective asphalt roofs qualified for a small federal credit through 2022, but roofing was dropped from the energy efficient home improvement credit starting in 2023, and that credit ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025.
How the credit changed
- Through 2022: the federal nonbusiness energy property credit included metal roofs with qualifying pigmented coatings and asphalt roofs with cooling granules, under a small lifetime limit.
- 2023 through 2025: the expanded energy efficient home improvement credit no longer listed roofing. Insulation, windows, doors and heat pumps remained eligible.
- After December 31, 2025: federal legislation in 2025 ended the credit for property placed in service after that date.
What about the ENERGY STAR label?
EPA retired the ENERGY STAR label for roof products in 2022. Some older marketing still mentions it. Reflective roofing today is rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council instead.
Other places savings might come from
- Lower cooling bills: a light colored or reflective metal roof can reduce attic heat, especially with good ventilation.
- Insurance: some insurers discount impact rated roofs. Ask your agent what qualifies and what proof they need.
- State and utility programs: rebate programs come and go and vary by utility, so check with yours. Do not assume a roofing rebate exists.
Talk to a tax professional
If your roof was completed in 2025 or earlier, a tax preparer can tell you whether anything you installed, such as attic insulation done with the reroof, qualified that year. This is general information, not tax advice. Read metal roofing in Georgia and attic heat and shingles.