Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Texas

Sunset Valley Rainscape Rebate

Run by City of Sunset Valley

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$10 per square foot converted, up to $5,000 per property; not more than eligible project cost
Maximum
$5,000 per household
Who qualifies
Residential customer of Sunset Valley with an already developed property (no new construction); owner permission needed if renting.
Where
Residential utility customers of Sunset Valley with developed property.
Status
Open. (listed Active, pre-approval required, in 2025-2026 table)
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Install berms, terraces, swales, rain gardens, porous pavement or similar features that keep rainwater on the property.

Requirements

  • Apply for pre-approval before buying or installing materials
  • One application per 12 months; may reapply for more areas
  • Pre- and post-installation inspections by Public Works
  • Rainscape at least 100 sq ft (waived for Sunset Valley Villas)
  • Gravel or rock rainscapes no more than 3 feet wide
  • Plants installed Mar 15-May 15 and/or Sept 15-Nov 15
  • Meet HOA rules
  • Does not cover tanks or cisterns

The plan or design it asks for

Pre-approval application before work; the exact plan contents are not published in the text reviewed.

Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check City of Sunset Valley's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Submit pre-approval application
  2. 2Install after approval
  3. 3Post-installation inspection
  4. 4Submit documents for payment

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot converted and the $5,000 cap. The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

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Timing and deadlines

not published

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Combining it with other programs

Austin Water's WaterWise Rainscape rebate noted for combination on sibling Sunset Valley programs; confirm for this one

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

Sow is not affiliated with any of these agencies or utilities. Amounts and rules change, often at the start of a fiscal year, so confirm the details on the official page before you start a project. How we research these programs

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