Rain barrels and cisterns · Texas

Texas Water Conservation Property Tax Exemption (local option)

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

Status not postedLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Local taxing unit may exempt part or all of the assessed value added; amount depends on the ordinance
Who qualifies
Only where a taxing unit has adopted an ordinance designating approved initiatives; not automatic statewide.
Where
Only where a local taxing unit has adopted it by ordinance, such as Hays County and Woodcreek; not automatic statewide.
Status
Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
Type of payment
Tax credit or exemption
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What you do

Install an approved water conservation initiative such as a rainwater collection system and claim the local exemption.

Requirements

  • Taxing unit must have adopted an ordinance
  • System counts as an improvement on appraisal unless exempted

How to apply

  1. 1Ask your county appraisal district and city/county whether an ordinance exists
  2. 2If so, file the exemption request as directed by the appraisal district

Timing and deadlines

not published

Combining it with other programs

Combines with state sales tax exemption

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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