Rain barrels and cisterns · Texas
NBU Rain Barrel or Cistern Rebate
Run by New Braunfels Utilities (NBU)
- What you get
- Per-gallon rate not published on pages read; maximum $2,500
- Maximum
- $2,500 per household
- Who qualifies
- NBU customers (residential and commercial).
- Where
- Residential and commercial customers of New Braunfels Utilities.
- Status
- Open. (listed on NBU's current rebate page and live form)
- Type of payment
- Rebate
What you do
Buy rain barrels or cisterns to collect rainwater.
Requirements
- Invoice or receipt required
- Application records number, size and total gallons of storage
- Signed, initialed terms (not visible in text)
How to apply
- 1Buy the barrel or cistern
- 2Submit the online Rain Barrel or Cistern application at forms.nbutexas.com with receipt
Timing and deadlines
not published
not published
Combining it with other programs
not published
Sources
- https://www.nbutexas.com/ways-to-save/rebates/ (official page)
- https://forms.nbutexas.com/Forms/rebate-rain-barrel-or-cistern
- https://www.nbutexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/NBU-Rebates-Overview.pdf
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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