Rain barrels and cisterns · Texas

El Paso Water Rainwater Harvesting Rebate

Run by El Paso Water

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$0.50 per gallon of capacity (no pump) or $1.00 per gallon (with pump), up to $1,000 per site; materials only
Maximum
$1,000 per household
Who qualifies
Direct El Paso Water customer in good standing; single-family home, duplex or triplex.
Where
Direct El Paso Water residential customers in single-family, duplex or triplex homes.
Status
Open. Pilot; subject to funding, EPWater may modify or end at any time.
Type of payment
Bill credit
Official program page

What you do

Install a new or expanded rainwater harvesting system (tank, pad, screens, filters, first-flush, selected piping) to irrigate landscaping.

Requirements

  • Purchase after June 1, 2024
  • Meet City subdivision/zoning setbacks and any HOA rules
  • Cistern irrigation not tied to a meter-fed irrigation system
  • Equipment new and intended for rainwater harvesting; metal tanks lined; transparent tanks/pipes painted or enclosed
  • Tanks over 500 gal need first-flush diversion and a level gravel, sand or concrete base
  • If connected to public water system, backflow preventer installed by licensed plumber with water supply protection endorsement
  • EPWater may inspect up to 90 days after application
  • Pilot program: survey required 6 months after approval

The plan or design it asks for

Tanks over 500 gallons (combined): pre-approval needed before buying, with site drawing (buildings, streets, tanks, meter, piping, catchment and watered area), system sketch (piping, first-flush, pump, tank material, dimensions, pad), operation and maintenance guide, photos of the site, W-9 if rebate over $600. Tanks 500 gal or less need no pre-approval.

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How to apply

  1. 1Check eligibility and program guidelines
  2. 2Tanks 500 gal or less: install system, then apply within 90 days of installation and 365 days of purchase with itemized paid receipts and a photo of the installation
  3. 3Tanks over 500 gal: submit application with drawings and photos for pre-approval first; wait for approval letter or email
  4. 4Within 90 days of pre-approval buy, permit and install; submit rebate calculation worksheet, installed photos and itemized paid receipts with model numbers
  5. 5Complete post-installation inspection if required
  6. 6Email application and documents to [email protected]

Timing and deadlines

Rebate appears on water bill within 1 to 2 billing cycles.

Apply within 90 days of installation and 1 year of purchase

Combining it with other programs

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Sources

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

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