Texas Water Rebates
Denton, Texas Water Rebates
Denton has one of the most generous turf conversion programs in Texas. The Turf Buy-Back pays $5 per square foot for the first 2,500 sq ft, then $3.50/sq ft up to 10,000 sq ft total. Pair it with the Native Tree Rebate for a full front-yard conversion.
Common steps for every program in this guide
- Schedule pre-inspection. Select "Turf Buy-Back" on the WaterWise application. Do not start work until you have pre-approval.
- Complete your conversion. Remove turf, install natives with organic mulch. Remove or convert spray irrigation to drip. Save receipts.
- Schedule post-construction inspection. Within 30 days of completion. Rebate issued within 45 days of approved inspection.
- For tree rebate: apply during program window. October 1 – May 1. Submit with proof of purchase.
Full application guide for Denton: required documents and how to avoid rejection
Rebates available
$5/sq ft (first 2,500 sq ft) · Verified June 2026
Denton Turf Buy-Back Program
Open the official program site (opens in new tab)How to apply
- Confirm you own the home (at least 1 year) and your account is in good standing
- Apply on the WaterWise application and select Turf Buy-BackA mandatory pre-inspection is required before any work.
- After pre-inspection, remove turf and install native or adapted plants with organic mulchSpray irrigation in the area must be removed or converted to drip.
- Complete the work within 1 year, then schedule your post inspection
What you'll need
- Denton Water account in good standing
- Photos of the living lawn before conversion
- Square footage converted (minimum 400 sq ft)
- Proof spray irrigation was removed or converted to drip
- After photos of native plants with organic mulch
Pollinator Patch can help: It finds natives for Denton Cross Timbers and Blackland Prairie soils, designs an HOA-friendly layout with mulch, and assembles a documentation packet to support your application.
Avoid these mistakes
- Don't start work before your mandatory pre-inspection. Denton requires it before any turf removal.
- Don't convert a dead lawn. A living lawn is required before conversion.
- Don't leave spray irrigation in the converted area. Remove it or convert to drip.
- Don't convert less than 400 sq ft, that is the minimum.
- Don't apply late in the year. Funds are budget-limited.
Up to 5 trees/year · Verified June 2026
Denton Native Tree Rebate
Open the official program site (opens in new tab)How to apply
- Confirm you are a Denton utility customer or property owner
- Buy native or adapted trees approved by the program (October 1 to May 1)
- Submit for a utility bill credit, up to 5 trees per year
What you'll need
- Denton utility account number
- Itemized tree purchase receipts
- Tree species (must be program-approved native or adapted)
Pollinator Patch can help: It finds native trees that pair well with a Turf Buy-Back conversion, and assembles a documentation packet to support your claim.
Avoid these mistakes
- Don't buy outside the October 1 to May 1 window.
- Don't plant non-approved species. Trees must be native or adapted and program-approved.
- Don't exceed 5 trees per property per year.
Denton Water Rebate FAQs
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Rebate Concierge
Free step-by-step help with every rebate above
Every program above comes with a free guided checklist in the Pollinator Patch app: the steps in order, warnings before the mistakes that disqualify applications, and a photo locker that keeps your before and after photos and receipts together. A few high-value programs also offer an optional ready-to-file application packet for a one-time $29.99.
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