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Austin, Texas Water Rebates

Austin Water offers rebates for turf conversion, irrigation upgrades, and rainwater harvesting. Residents can stack multiple programs. This page covers every active rebate, amounts, and how to apply.

Common steps for every program in this guide

  1. Confirm you're an Austin Water customer. Rebates are for Austin Water residential customers. LCRA customers in the Austin area may have additional options.
  2. Get pre-approval where required. WaterWise landscaping and rainwater systems over 500 gallons need pre-approval before you start.
  3. Complete your project and keep receipts. Save itemized receipts and before/after photos.
  4. Submit via Austin Water online portal. Apply at austintexas.gov. Contact watercon@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2199 for paper or Spanish applications.

Full application guide for Austin: required documents and how to avoid rejection

Rebates available

Up to $5,000/yr · Verified June 2026

Austin WaterWise Landscaping Rebate

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How to apply

  1. Confirm you are an Austin Water residential customer
  2. Apply online for pre-approval through the Austin Water rebate portalYour existing lawn must be at least 75% healthy grass before conversion.
  3. After approval, convert turf to native or drought-tolerant plantsPlan installs for spring (March to May) or fall (September to November).
  4. Submit your claim with receipts and after photos

What you'll need

  • Austin Water account number
  • Pre-approval confirmation
  • Before photos showing at least 75% healthy grass
  • Itemized receipts
  • After photos of the completed landscape

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Avoid these mistakes

  • Don't convert a dead or patchy lawn. Austin Water requires at least 75% healthy grass before conversion.
  • Don't start before pre-approval. Apply and get approved first.
  • Don't skip the before photos, they prove the 75% healthy-grass requirement.
  • Don't plant off-season. Installs are accepted in spring and fall only.

Austin Water Rebate FAQs

Can I stack Austin and LCRA rebates?
Yes. Many Austin-area residents receive water from LCRA customer utilities. You may qualify for both Austin Water and LCRA WaterSmart rebates. Check your water provider.
Does my HOA affect rebate eligibility?
No. Rebates come from Austin Water. Texas law also protects rainwater harvesting and water-efficient irrigation from HOA prohibition.
When is the best time to apply?
Apply for pre-approval before starting work. WaterWise and rainwater rebates require approval first. Irrigation rebates typically do not.

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Programs change throughout the year. If something here is out of date or wrong, tell us and we'll check it against the provider.

We compile these programs from utility and city pages, and not every amount here has been independently confirmed. Program details also change throughout the year. Always verify requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with your water utility before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.