Rain barrel and cistern rebates in Texas

21 programs

• Open

  Sunset Valley Rainwater Harvesting System Rebate

  City of Sunset Valley

  75% of materials and labor, with the first $1,000 (500 gal or less, no pump, Villas) or first $2,000 (larger non-pressurized or pressurized) covered at 100%; up to $10,000 per site

  Up to $10,000 per household

• Open

  Austin Water Rainwater Harvesting Rebate (rain barrel or cistern)

  Austin Water

  Up to $5,000 based on storage capacity (older terms: $0.50/gal non-pressurized, $1.00/gal pressurized, up to 50% of cost)

  Up to $5,000 per household

• OpenPlan required

  San Marcos Rainwater Harvesting Rebate

  City of San Marcos

  $0.50 per gallon of storage (non-pressurized) or $1.00 per gallon (pressurized), never more than 50% of purchase price; max $5,000 for standard 5/8 x 3/4 inch meters ($10,000 for 1 inch, $15,000 for 1.5 inch, $20,000 for 2 inch and larger)

  Up to $5,000 per household

• Open

  NBU Rain Barrel or Cistern Rebate

  New Braunfels Utilities (NBU)

  Per-gallon rate not published on pages read; maximum $2,500

  Up to $2,500 per household

• OpenPlan required

  El Paso Water Rainwater Harvesting Rebate

  El Paso Water

  $0.50 per gallon of capacity (no pump) or $1.00 per gallon (with pump), up to $1,000 per site; materials only

  Up to $1,000 per household

• Open

  Georgetown Utilities Rainwater, Aeration/Compost and Pool Cover Rebates

  City of Georgetown Utilities

  Rainwater up to $600/yr at $0.50 per gallon plus half of materials; aeration and compost $100; pool cover $150

  Up to $600 per household

• Open

  Pflugerville Water Collection Rebate for Rain Barrels and Cisterns

  City of Pflugerville Utilities

  $0.50 per gallon of storage (not more than barrel purchase price) plus 50% of pad, overflow, first-flush and pump costs; $600 lifetime maximum

  Up to $600 per household

• Open

  City of Cedar Park Rain Barrel Credits

  City of Cedar Park

  Up to $100 in water utility bill credits (city page); guidelines PDF reportedly $0.50 per gallon of capacity

  Up to $100 per household

• Open

  Corpus Christi Water Discounted Rain Barrel Program

  Corpus Christi Water

  $49.69 plus tax per 55-gallon barrel

• Open

  Round Rock Rainwater Collection Rebate

  City of Round Rock Water Conservation

  $0.50 per gallon of storage; minimum rebate $50; also covers pad material, pump and components

• Open

  Texas Comptroller Sales Tax Exemption for Rainwater and Water-Saving Equipment

  Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

  State sales tax exempt on qualifying purchases (8.25% max combined rate would otherwise apply; exemption covers the state portion, see notes)

• Seasonal

  League City Rain Barrel Program

  City of League City

  Barrel $78 instead of $154 retail, plus $25 water bill credit per barrel

  Up to $50 per household

• Seasonal

  City of Frisco Rain Barrel Sale

  City of Frisco Water Resources (WaterWise)

  not published (sale price not on page)

• Seasonal

  Houston Public Works Discounted Rain Barrel Sale

  Houston Public Works with Green Building Resource Center

  50-gallon barrel at municipal discounted price; price not published

• Status not postedPlan required

  Lost Pines GCD Rainwater Harvesting Rebate

  Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District

  $1 per gallon of storage capacity, up to $5,000

  Up to $5,000 per household

• Status not postedPlan required

  Post Oak Savannah GCD Rainwater Harvesting Rebate

  Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District

  Up to $1.00 per gallon of storage; eligible costs include tanks, gutters, foundation, overflow

  Up to $5,000 per household

• Status not postedPlan required

  SAWS Large Cistern Rebate

  San Antonio Water System (SAWS)

  $1.00 per gallon of storage, $500 minimum, $2,000 maximum (reached at 2,000 gallons)

  Up to $2,000 per household

• Status not posted

  City of Kyle Residential Rain Barrel Rebate

  City of Kyle

  Up to $200 for one barrel and installation components

  Up to $200 per household

• Status not posted

  City of Buda Rain Barrel Rebate (pilot)

  City of Buda

  $50 for a 50-99 gallon barrel; $75 for 100 gallons or more, credited to water bill

  Up to $75 per household

• Status not posted

  Texas Water Conservation Property Tax Exemption (local option)

  Local taxing units under Texas Tax Code 11.32 (county appraisal districts administer)

  Local taxing unit may exempt part or all of the assessed value added; amount depends on the ordinance

• Paused

  Sugar Land Discounted Rain Barrel Program

  City of Sugar Land

  not published on current page (2024-25 sales were about $45-46 vs about $77 retail, per press)