Trees · New Mexico

ABCWUA Tree Rebate (Tree-Bates)

Run by Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Residential: 25% of cost, up to $100
Maximum
$100 per household
Who qualifies
Current Water Authority customers billed for water; sewer-only not eligible. One credit per fiscal year.
Where
Water customers of the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority; sewer-only accounts are not eligible.
Status
Open. Funding status not stated.
Type of payment
Bill credit
Official program page

What you do

Buy a new tree from the Xeriscape guide deciduous tree list, or pay for tree care (pruning, fertilization, pest management, compost, mulch).

Requirements

  • Trees must be on the Xeriscape guide deciduous tree list (guide pp. 51-53)
  • Itemized zero-balance paid-in-full receipt
  • Account number
  • Apply within 90 days of purchase
  • Tree removal not eligible

How to apply

  1. 1Go to rebates.abcwua.org
  2. 2Create account or sign in
  3. 3Complete application with receipt

Timing and deadlines

Credit within 1-2 billing cycles or up to 90 days

90 days from purchase

Combining it with other programs

not published

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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