Rebates and exemptions
In the state of Texas, ALL services and materials used for the sole purpose of harvesting the rain are TAX EXEMPT! There are many other local incentive programs offered for installing rainwater harvesting systems as well. Check with your local municipality and utility provider to see what incentives or rebates are offered.
Rebates and exemptions
While we cannot directly apply for local rebates on behalf of our customers, we will provide the
necessary information the customer needs to be able to complete the application. This information usually includes..
City of Austin water conservation
City of Austin Water has the most generous local program to date. If you want to install a rain harvesting system without the use of a pump (non-pressurized), you will be eligible to receive a rebate of up to .50¢ for every gallon of water stored with your collection system. Example: 1000 gallon storage capacity =$500 rebate from City of Austin Water. If you plan to have a system installed using a pump (pressurized) you will eligible to receive up to $1.00 for every gallon of water storage installed with your collection system. Example: 2500 gallon storage capacity =$2500 rebate from City of Austin Water (Note: applications for pressurized system rebates have an additional set of rules and requirements to qualify).
http://www.austintexas.gov/department/rainwater-harvesting-rebates
Hays County
Rainwater harvesting benefits and qualifications.
http://www.co.hays.tx.us/SharedFiles/Download.aspx?pageid=61&fileid=4493&mid=65
Office of the State Comptroller
Application for sales tax exemption (customers use page 2)
Sunset Valley
Rainwater Harvesting rebate program
http://www.sunsetvalley.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={7F158B19-E5F5-44C1-B648-3F7FE50EDB68}
