Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Texas

Austin Water WaterWise Rainscape Rebate

Run by Austin Water

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$0.50 per sq ft converted, 100 sq ft minimum, up to $1,500
Maximum
$1,500 per household
Who qualifies
Residential customers of Austin Water or a listed partner provider; property already developed.
Where
Residential customers of Austin Water and listed partner providers with an already developed property.
Status
Open. (listed on current rebate page)
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Install landscape features that capture and retain rainwater (rain gardens, swales, etc.), at least 100 sq ft.

Requirements

  • Minimum 100 sq ft
  • Pre-approval before purchasing or installing materials (per 2022 application)
  • Gravel/rock rainscapes no wider than 3 ft (per 2022 application)
  • Pre- and post-installation inspections (per 2022 application)
  • Plants installed in set windows Mar 15-May 15 and/or Sept 15-Nov 15 (per 2022 application)
  • HOA rules still apply

The plan or design it asks for

Application asks for a project plan; details are in the application PDF (2022 version found; current version not confirmed).

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Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check Austin Water's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Review the Rainscape application and guidelines
  2. 2Apply through the Austin Water Conservation Hub (austinwater.my.site.com/CODA) for pre-approval
  3. 3Install after approval
  4. 4Pass post-installation inspection
  5. 5Receive rebate

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot of landscape converted and the $1,500 cap. The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

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Timing and deadlines

not published

Combining it with other programs

not published

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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