Rain barrels and cisterns · Texas
Sunset Valley Rainwater Harvesting System Rebate
Run by City of Sunset Valley
- What you get
- 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
- Maximum
- $10,000 per household
- Who qualifies
- Customer of Sunset Valley who is the property owner or account holder; no application in the past 12 months.
- Where
- Sunset Valley customers who own the property or hold the account.
- Status
- Open. (listed Active in 2025-2026 table)
- Type of payment
- Rebate
What you do
Install a rain barrel or cistern system (tank, pad, screens, filters, first-flush, piping).
Requirements
- Building permit and approved inspection required
- Intend to keep a system of 500 gallons or more (rest of rule truncated)
- Gutters, irrigation system, shipping and delivery not eligible
How to apply
- 1Obtain building permit
- 2Install system and pass inspection
- 3Submit application with receipts to Public Works
Timing and deadlines
not published
not published
Combining it with other programs
May be combined with Austin Water's Rainwater Harvesting Rebate per the city page
Sources
- https://www.sunsetvalley.gov/residents/community-programs/rebate-programs/rainwater-harvesting-systems (official page)
- https://www.sunsetvalley.gov/residents/community-programs/rebate-programs
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