Austin Water rebates and free conservation tools

Short answer

Austin Water runs conservation rebates for approved projects, including turf conversion, rainwater harvesting, irrigation upgrades, and pool equipment, plus free water-saving tools. The order matters: most rebates require approval before you buy materials or start work, and the official program page lists which projects are currently funded and the exact rules for each.

Who this is for

Austin Water customers planning yard, irrigation, rainwater, or pool projects who want the city to cover part of the cost.

Next steps

1. Confirm Austin Water serves the address, since some parts of the metroplex have different providers.
2. Pick the project on the official rebates page and read its rules before buying anything.
3. Get the required pre-approval, then do the work and keep every receipt.
4. Submit the application with documentation by the stated deadline and save the confirmation.

Have this ready

• Confirmation that Austin Water serves the address
• The project plan and the specific program rules for it
• Photos or plans some programs ask for up front
• Receipts and the submitted application before the deadline

Common mistakes to avoid

• Starting work or buying materials before the pre-approval, which voids most rebates
• Assuming last year’s funded projects are still funded this year
• Skipping the provider check when a MUD or another utility serves the address
• Throwing out receipts before the rebate check arrives

Key facts

• Austin Water conservation rebates cover turf conversion, rainwater harvesting, irrigation upgrades, and pool equipment.
• Free water-saving tools ship to Austin Water customers on request.
• Most rebates require pre-approval or specific equipment; read the program page before buying anything.

Checked August 29, 2026 against the official source.

Official source

• Austin Water rebates, tools, and programs

Checked August 29, 2026. Recheck the official page monthly and when the official page changes.

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