How to Get the Native Tree Rebate

What you get

Rebate for up to 5 trees (5- or 15-gallon) or 2 trees (30-gallon) per fiscal year (October 1 to September 15), available once per homeowner per fiscal year. A tree larger than the size on file for its rebate tier is reimbursed at the next lower tier rather than disqualified (for example, a 45-gallon tree is reimbursed at the 30-gallon rate).

• Residential: Up to $500/yr

Are you eligible?

• Be a Georgetown Utilities customer
• Property located in: Georgetown
• Must be a Georgetown Water customer
• Native to Texas only; no specific qualifying species list (adaptive/non-native species no longer qualify)
• Pre-approval required via conservationservices@georgetowntexas.gov
• Submit photos of the completed project as documentation (in-person inspection no longer required)
• W-9 required for rebates of $2,000 or more

What applying usually looks like

A general guide. Always confirm the exact steps on the official program page, since each provider runs its process a little differently.

1. 1

   Apply and get written approval first

   Submit your application to Georgetown Utilities and wait for written approval before you remove any turf or start work. Starting early is the most common reason a rebate is denied.

2. 2

   Do the conversion

   Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.

3. 3

   Submit your claim

   After the work is done, submit your claim on the official program page. Confirm the exact forms, receipts, and any photos they require there, since those vary by program.