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 5,000 sq ft. It is not accepting applications now; the City says to check back in March 2027. The Native Tree Rebate is a separate program.
What the stated caps add up to in Denton
Turf rebates, stormwater fee credits, tree programs, and federal cost-share are listed separately. A dollar is included in the total only when that program states a cap and is still open. Fee credits stated as a percentage, and USDA programs with no published dollar figure, stay on the list and stay out of the total.
Turf rebate
Turf Buy-Back Program
City of Denton Water Utilities
$5/sq ft (first 2,500 sq ft), $3.50/sq ft (2,501-5,000 sq ft)
Listed as paused. Left out of the total.
Source, checked 2026-09-29
Tree incentive
Native Tree Rebate
City of Denton / Keep Denton Beautiful
Per-tree utility bill credit, up to 5 trees/property/year
No dollar cap is stated. Left out of the total.
Source, checked 2026-09-29
Federal cost-share
Conservation Reserve Program: Pollinator Habitat (CP-42)
USDA FSA
No dollar cap in our directory.
No dollar cap is published for this program in our directory. Left out of the total.
Source, checked 2026-09-30
Federal cost-share
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
USDA NRCS
No dollar cap in our directory.
No dollar cap is published for this program in our directory. Left out of the total.
Source, checked 2026-09-30
Federal cost-share
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
USDA NRCS
No dollar cap in our directory.
No dollar cap is published for this program in our directory. Left out of the total.
Source, checked 2026-09-30
Federal rows are Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Reserve Program: Pollinator Habitat (CP-42), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Payment rates are set by USDA and are not copied here because this directory does not hold a verified dollar figure for them (last reviewed 2026-09-30). Confirm stacking rules with each provider before you apply to more than one.
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 September 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 September 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
How much can I get from the Denton Turf Buy-Back?
Why is pre-inspection mandatory?
Can I combine Turf Buy-Back and tree rebate?
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. Every open program above also offers a 30-minute call with Stephen, the founder, for a one-time $29.99. Open the program to book it.
Get started
Plan a native yard with the Pollinator Patch App.
Pick the right native plants for your region, design an HOA-friendly layout, and generate documentation that supports your rebate application.
