Denton, Texas Water Conservation Rebates (2025 Guide)

Denton Turf Buy-Back Program — $5/sq ft (first 2,500 sq ft)

Cash rebate for converting irrigated turf to native or adapted plants. $5.00/sq ft for the first 2,500 sq ft, $3.50/sq ft for additional area up to 10,000 sq ft total. Minimum 400 sq ft. Spray irrigation in the area must be removed or converted to drip. Typical residential projects yield $2,000–$12,500.

• Must own the property (at least 1 year)
• Utility account in good standing
• Living lawn required before conversion
• Mandatory pre-inspection before work
• Remove or convert spray irrigation to drip
• Install native or adapted plants with organic mulch
• Complete work within 1 year of pre-approval

Use Pollinator Patch to find native plants for Denton's Cross Timbers and Blackland Prairie soils.

Denton Native Tree Rebate — Up to 5 trees/year

Utility bill credit for purchasing native or adapted trees. Up to 5 trees per property per year. Credit applied to your utility account. Program runs October 1 through May 1. Pair with Turf Buy-Back for a full front-yard conversion.

• Must be a Denton utility customer or property owner
• Native or adapted species approved by the program
• Program runs October 1 – May 1

How to Apply for Denton Water Rebates

1. 1

   Schedule pre-inspection

   Select "Turf Buy-Back" on the WaterWise application. Do not start work until you have pre-approval.

2. 2

   Complete your conversion

   Remove turf, install natives with organic mulch. Remove or convert spray irrigation to drip. Save receipts.

3. 3

   Schedule post-construction inspection

   Within 30 days of completion. Rebate issued within 45 days of approved inspection.

4. 4

   For tree rebate: apply during program window

   October 1 – May 1. Submit with proof of purchase.