Texas

Yard rebates in Austin

17 programs can pay Austin residents for yard projects: 13 run by the city, the county or the utilities and districts that serve it, and 2 open to anyone in Texas. The largest, Texas A&M Forest Service Invasive Plant Solutions (TIPS) Cost-Share, pays up to $7,000 per household. 4 ask for a plan or plant list before they approve a project.

Utility programs only apply to that utility’s customers, so check who supplies your water and power.

Austin's own programs

Run by the city or by a utility or district that serves it.

Bastrop County programs

Open to residents anywhere in the county.

May apply

These cover only part of the county. Check that your address or utility is in the service area.

  • Open

    LCRA WaterSmart Irrigation Equipment and Evaluation Rebates

    Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)

    50% of cost up to: pressure-reducing heads/nozzles $5 each; PRV or regulator $100; soil moisture sensor $250; rain sensor $20; WaterSense smart controller $100; hose-end timer $40. Check from licensed irrigator evaluation up to $100. Free evaluation through participating providers

    Up to $3,000 per household

  • Open

    LCRA WaterSmart Pool Filter and Pool Cover Rebates

    Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)

    Cartridge filter up to $250; pool cover 50% up to $50 (manual or solar ring) or up to $200 (permanent mechanical cover)

    Up to $250 per household

Anywhere in Texas

Sow is not affiliated with any of these agencies or utilities. Amounts and rules change, often at the start of a fiscal year, so confirm the details on the official page before you start a project. How we research these programs

Plan your Austin yard project in Sow

Lay out the new planting on a photo of your yard with plants native to the area, and keep the plant list ready for the application.

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