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Boerne, Texas Water Rebates

The City of Boerne, through Boerne Utilities, pays $1 per square foot to convert healthy, irrigated turfgrass to a qualifying drought-tolerant landscape. You have to convert at least 100 square feet, and the rebate is capped at $500 per year across the utility conservation rebates. The part most people miss is that pre-approval is required, so you cannot start digging before the city signs off.

$1 / sq ft, up to $500 / yr

Turfgrass Conversion Rebate

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How to apply

  1. Confirm you are an existing Boerne Utilities water customer
  2. Take a photo of the turfgrass area before any work begins
  3. Submit the rebate form with a project narrative, dimensions, plant selections, and the before photo
  4. Wait for your pre-approval notification before starting work
  5. Complete the conversion and submit for the $1 per sq ft rebate, up to the $500 annual cap

What you'll need

  • Boerne Utilities water account information
  • Before photo of the turfgrass area
  • Project narrative with existing conditions and proposed landscape plan
  • Dimensions and specific plant selections
  • Description of any automated irrigation components being removed

Pollinator Patch can help: It picks Hill Country natives suited to Boerne, designs an HOA-friendly drought-tolerant layout over your 100-plus square feet, and assembles the project narrative, plant list, and before-photo packet the city asks for.

Avoid these mistakes

  • Don't start work before you receive your pre-approval notification. Starting early disqualifies the project.
  • Don't convert less than 100 square feet. That is the minimum the program accepts.
  • Don't expect more than $500 in a year. The cap is combined across all Boerne conservation rebates, and prior rebates reduce what is left.

Boerne Water Rebate FAQs

How much does Boerne pay to convert turfgrass?
$1 per square foot to convert healthy, irrigated turfgrass to a qualifying drought-tolerant landscape, with a minimum of 100 square feet and a cap of $500 per year combined across Boerne conservation rebates (City of Boerne Water Conservation Rebate Program, verified June 2026).
Can I start converting before I apply?
No. You have to receive a pre-approval notification before any work begins. Starting early disqualifies the project.
Is there a minimum area?
Yes. You have to convert at least 100 square feet of healthy, irrigated turfgrass to qualify.
Can I combine this with other Boerne rebates?
The $500 annual cap is shared across all Boerne Utilities water conservation rebates. Any other rebate you take in the same year reduces what is left for the turf conversion.

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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.