Trees · Texas

NBU Drought Tolerant Tree Rebate

Run by New Braunfels Utilities (NBU)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$25 for a 5-gallon tree (minimum size), $50 for 6-25 gallon, $100 for 26-100+ gallon; maximum rebate $500
Maximum
$500 per household
Who qualifies
NBU residential customers (the program page lists it under Residential Only Rebates).
Where
Residential customers of New Braunfels Utilities.
Status
Open. (listed on NBU's current rebate page and live form)
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Buy and plant a qualifying drought-tolerant tree.

Requirements

  • Tree must be from the NBU qualifying list (e.g., Cedar Elm, Live Oak, Lacey Oak, Pecan, Shumard Oak, Texas Red Oak, Mountain Laurel, Texas Redbud, Mexican Plum, Yaupon Holly, Crape Myrtle and others on the form), or specify an unlisted tree
  • Texas811 (Texas Excavation Safety System) reference number required or the rebate is void
  • Invoice or receipt required
  • Older 2023 form said plant 10 to 35 feet from the foundation, within 15 days of purchase; not re-confirmed on current form

How to apply

  1. 1Buy the tree and get a Texas811 locate reference number before digging
  2. 2Complete the online Drought Tolerant Tree application at forms.nbutexas.com with date of purchase, number of trees, 811 reference, and receipt

Timing and deadlines

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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 See something out of date?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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