How to Get the Native Landscaping Pilot Rebate
City of Kyle · Central Texas, TX
What you get
Rebate of $1 per square foot of irrigated turf replaced with native plants, up to 250 sq ft. Flexible options including pollinator gardens, gravel, mulch, or paving.
- Residential: Up to $250 ($1/sq ft)
Are you eligible?
- Be a City of Kyle customer
- Property located in: Kyle
- Must be a City of Kyle water customer
- Limited to 50 applicants per cycle
- Consult with water conservation coordinator for landscape design
- Schedule site visit before and after installation
Before you start
Do not remove turf or begin work before you have written approval. This program requires pre-approval. Starting early can disqualify the project even if everything else is correct.
Pilot program with limited spots. Residents work directly with the city water conservation coordinator for design guidance.
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.
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Apply and get written approval first
Submit your application to City of Kyle 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
Do the conversion
Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.
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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.
Full Kyle guide
Kyle has a complete rebate guide with every local program, qualifying plants, and a step-by-step application walkthrough.
Kyle water rebates: full guideThe application checklist
How to apply for the Native Landscaping Pilot Rebate
These are the steps this application actually takes. The Pollinator Patch app walks you through each one free, with reminders and a photo locker.
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Share your vision
Fill in the pre-approval fields below, then export your packet. Email the completed pre-approval application plus a copy of your current utility bill to wcrp@cityofkyle.com. The email subject line mus
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Host the site visit
After the city receives your application, staff will reach out to schedule a site visit. They inspect the area before any work is done. You do not book this yourself; watch for their email or call. On
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Let the work begin!
Remove the turf grass and install your approved landscape. If you HAVE in-ground irrigation in the area, the city requires you to either cut and cap the sprinkler heads (easier to do yourself) or remo
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Get your landscape approved
Fill in the final approval fields below and export your packet. Email the completed final approval application, your receipts, your photos (removed turf, installed landscape, removed irrigation), and
In the app
Track this rebate free in the Pollinator Patch app
Free step-by-step guidance for the Native Landscaping Pilot Rebate, warnings before the mistakes that disqualify applications, and a photo locker that keeps your before and after photos, receipts, and notes together for the months a rebate takes.
Every program listed cites its official source, and each program page shows the date we last verified it against that source. Program details change throughout the year, so always confirm requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with the program before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.
See a problem with a program? Report it
Programs change throughout the year. If something here is out of date or wrong, tell us and we'll check it against the provider.