Rain barrels and cisterns · Texas

City of Buda Rain Barrel Rebate (pilot)

Run by City of Buda

Status not postedLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$50 for a 50-99 gallon barrel; $75 for 100 gallons or more, credited to water bill
Maximum
$75 per household
Who qualifies
Any City of Buda WaterSmart user; one rebate per household; first 200 residents who sign up.
Where
City of Buda water customers; limited to the first 200 sign-ups.
Status
Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
Type of payment
Bill credit
Official program page

What you do

Buy and install a rain barrel of at least 50 gallons and send in a receipt and photo.

Requirements

  • Check HOA rules on barrel size before buying
  • Purchase made during the program window (May to December 2025)
  • Provide receipt and a photo of the installed barrel on your property

How to apply

  1. 1Sign up at https://budatx.watersmart.com/zp8fc4l
  2. 2Buy and install the barrel
  3. 3Send receipt and installed-barrel photo (call Utility Billing 512-295-8845 for how to submit)
  4. 4Credit appears on water account

Timing and deadlines

A couple of weeks for credit to appear

Purchases May to December 2025 per page

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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