Rain barrels and cisterns · Texas

Austin Water Rainwater Harvesting Rebate (rain barrel or cistern)

Run by Austin Water

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to $5,000 based on storage capacity (older terms: $0.50/gal non-pressurized, $1.00/gal pressurized, up to 50% of cost)
Maximum
$5,000 per household
Who qualifies
Residential customers of Austin Water or a listed partner provider.
Where
Residential customers of Austin Water and listed partner providers.
Status
Open. (listed on current rebate page)
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Install a rain barrel or cistern system to collect roof runoff.

Requirements

  • Pre-approval before buying/installing for tanks 500 gallons and up (older terms)
  • Eligible costs: tank, pad, screens, filters, first-flush, selected piping; not gutters, irrigation, shipping (older terms)
  • System operational at least 10 years (older terms)

How to apply

  1. 1Apply through the Austin Water Conservation Hub (austinwater.my.site.com/CODA)
  2. 2Get pre-approval if the tank is 500 gallons or more
  3. 3Install, then submit receipts/completion documents
  4. 4Receive rebate

Timing and deadlines

not published

Combining it with other programs

Pairs with Texas sales tax exemption on rainwater harvesting equipment and Austin stormwater management discount

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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