Georgetown, Texas Water Conservation Rebates (2025 Guide)
Georgetown residents can stack up to $5,000 per year across multiple water conservation programs. This page covers every active rebate, what each pays, and what you need to qualify.
Rebate Summary
| Rebate Program | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Love Your Local Lawn (turf → native plants) | Up to $5,000/yr | Residential |
| Texas Grown Landscaping | Up to $8,000/yr | Commercial |
| Smart Irrigation Controller | Up to $150 | Residential |
| Irrigation Controller Inspection | $75 | Residential |
| Rainwater Harvesting | $0.50/gal, up to $600/yr | Residential |
| Native Trees | Up to $500/yr | Residential |
| Free Irrigation Controller Assistance | Free | Program |
Georgetown water customers can combine rebates up to $5,000 total per fiscal year (Oct 1–Sep 30). Rebates are first-come, first-served.
Georgetown Love Your Local Lawn Rebate: Up to $5,000
Love Your Local Lawn covers turf-to-native conversion, irrigation upgrades, compost, mulch, aeration, and soil testing. Minimum 200 sq ft conversion required. Planting window runs September 1 through May 31. You need pre-approval and a post inspection. Four inches of mulch are required in bare areas. DIYers qualify with receipts.
- Must be a Georgetown Utilities water customer
- Minimum 200 sq ft conversion
- Planting window: September 1–May 31
- Pre-approval and post inspection required
- 4 inches of mulch in bare areas
- Submit application at gtx.conservationrebates.com
Not sure which native plants qualify? Use Pollinator Patch to find Central Texas natives that thrive in Georgetown's climate, and filter by pet safety and HOA approval.
Georgetown Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate: Up to $150
Georgetown pays $150 for a weather-based smart controller purchase. You can also get $75 for having your existing system inspected by a licensed irrigator. The city runs a free Irrigation Controller Assistance program where a specialist comes to your home. You must be a Georgetown Water customer. Irrigators must be TCEQ-licensed. HOAs cannot prohibit water-efficient irrigation upgrades under Texas law.
- Must be a Georgetown Water customer
- $150 for weather-based smart controller
- $75 for irrigation inspection by licensed irrigator
- Irrigators must be TCEQ-licensed
Georgetown Rain Barrel & Rainwater Harvesting Rebate: Up to $600/year
Georgetown offers $0.50 per gallon rebate on rainwater harvesting system materials. That covers gutters, pump, elevation stand, and related components. Up to $600 annually. The city also runs discounted rain barrel sales periodically. Texas Property Code §202.007 protects your right to install a rainwater harvesting system. Your HOA cannot ban it.
- Must be a Georgetown Water customer
- $0.50/gallon on harvesting system materials
- Covers gutters, pump, elevation stand
- Up to $600 per year
Georgetown Native Tree Rebate: Up to $500
Georgetown rebates up to 5 trees (5- or 15-gallon) or 2 trees (30-gallon). Trees must be native or adaptive species. Pre-approval is required via conservationservices@georgetowntexas.gov. Qualifying species include live oak, cedar elm, and other Central Texas natives.
- Up to 5 trees (5- or 15-gallon) or 2 trees (30-gallon)
- Must be native or adaptive species
- Pre-approval required
- Contact conservationservices@georgetowntexas.gov
How to Apply for Georgetown Water Rebates
- 1
Confirm you're a Georgetown Water customer
Rebates are only for Georgetown Utilities water customers.
- 2
Get pre-approval where required
Native landscaping and tree rebates need pre-approval before you start work.
- 3
Complete your project and keep receipts
Save itemized receipts and photos of before and after.
- 4
Submit via Georgetown's online portal
Go to gtx.conservationrebates.com, Requests → Rebates.
- 5
Allow 4–6 weeks for processing
Rebate arrives as a check by mail. Rebates of $600+ require a W-9.
Want help preparing your rebate application? Pollinator Patch's Rebate Concierge is in limited beta for select programs and can help you prepare commonly requested documents before you submit.
Learn MoreGeorgetown Water Rebate FAQs
Can I stack multiple Georgetown rebates?
Do I need a contractor or can I DIY?
Does my HOA affect my eligibility?
When does the Georgetown rebate fiscal year reset?
What if funding runs out before I apply?
Is rainwater harvesting legal in Texas?
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