Austin Water's WaterWise Landscape Rebate, administered by the Conservation Division, pays residential and commercial customers per square foot of high-water turf converted to drought-tolerant landscape, supporting drought-stage compliance and the One Water Plan.
Austin Water Conservation Division offers a tiered cash rebate for residential and commercial customers who replace irrigated turfgrass with approved drought-tolerant landscaping. Single-family residential rebates run up to $2,500 per property, with multifamily and commercial caps higher per project. Eligibility requires pre-inspection, an approved planting plan emphasizing native and adapted plants from the Grow Green list, removal of at least the minimum threshold of irrigated turf, mulched soil preparation, and post-installation inspection. Customers in good standing on water bills who complete projects within nine months receive payment. The WaterWise program complements drought-stage watering schedules and the City of Austin Water Forward 2018 conservation plan.
Misrepresenting square footage or installing non-approved plants results in rebate denial and clawback. Letting replaced areas fail to remain irrigation-free for the maintenance period can trigger return of paid funds. Civil enforcement under City Code 6-4 also possible.
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