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Water Conservation Program
Rainwater Collection Rebate Application
This rebate is for the purchase and installation of rainwater collection barrels. Using rainwater for non‐potable purposes, helps conserve our drinking water supply and is better for plants than treated potable water, due to higher nitrogen levels. Please note rebates are only available to direct City of Round Rock water customers. (MUDs are not eligible)
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
ELIGIBILITY:
Applicant must be a direct City of Round Rock water customer in good standing. (MUD customers are not eligible)
Rainwater collected will only be used for non‐potable purposes and not connected to the City’s water supply.
An itemized receipt must be submitted with the application within 45‐days of installation. Receipt must include date, vendor name and address, amount paid, and capacity of the barrel.
The City does not endorse specific brands, nor is responsible for the performance or repair of barrels.
Applicant is responsible for obtaining HOA approval, if applicable. HOAs cannot prohibit rainwater harvesting in the City of Round Rock; however, they may dictate where the barrels may be located on your property.
Rebates are available until funds have been expended. Visit roundrocktexas.gov/rebates for available rebates. Once funds are exhausted the rebate program will no longer appear on the website.
REBATE DETAILS:
Rebate is $0.50 per gallon of storage capacity, not to exceed barrel purchase price.
Rebate is 50% of the purchase price of pad material, overflow, first flush, and pump to distribute the water.
Rebate is 25% of the cost (up to $200) of gutters, as part of a rainwater collection project. Rebate does not include labor costs and is only for gutters connected to a rainwater collection project.
Maximum rebate amount is $600 per water account, per year.
Rebate amount does not apply to tax.
All rainwater collection/harvesting equipment is exempt from sales tax per Section 151.355 of the Texas Tax Code. To claim this exemption, purchaser must furnish a Tax Exemption Application Form 01‐339 to the supplier at time of purchase. Form is available at http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxforms/01‐339.pdf.
BARREL REQUIREMENTS:
Only newly purchased barrels are eligible. Used or self‐made barrels are not eligible.
Must be dark‐colored or have an internal liner to prevent sunlight from penetrating the tank.
Must have screens on opening to prevent debris, insects, or animals from entering barrel.
Must have a pipe to direct the overflow water away from the base to prevent erosion and localized flooding.
If barrel is made of galvanized metal or wood, it must have an interior liner to prevent rusting or rotting.
Barrels must be level on the ground or on a pad site made of concrete, gravel or sand.
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Updated September 2019
Water Conservation Program
Rainwater Collection Rebate Application APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 1. Read the Program Guidelines to ensure eligibility. 2. When project is complete, submit application and itemized receipt(s) within 45‐days of installation. 3. You may be contacted for a final inspection. 4. Rebate check will be mailed 2‐4 weeks after application has been processed and approved.
APPLICANT INFORMATION: Name (same as utility bill): _____________________________________ Water Account #: _______________________
Installation Address: ______________________________________________________________ Zip: _______________
Rebate Mailing Address (if different): ___________________________________________________________________
Email:_______________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION: Please complete the appropriate section(s).
Equipment Storage Capacity (gallons) or Cost (excluding tax)
Rebate Amount Rebate
Barrels and/or tanks (gallon size of tanks) $0.50 per gallon
Pad material (i.e. sand, pavers, gravel) 50% of material
Pump 50% of device
Other materials (i.e. overflow tube) 50% of material
Gutters (labor not included) 25% of cost (up to $200)
Total Rebate = ______________
Please sign to confirm you have read and agree to the Program Guidelines listed on Page 1 of this application.
Signature: _________________________________ Printed Name: ___________________________ Date: ___________
SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION & ITEMIZED RECEIPT TO: Email: jwoods@roundrocktexas.gov Fax: 512‐255‐6911 Mail: Water Conservation, 3400 Sunrise Road, Round Rock, TX 78665
QUESTIONS? Contact Jessica Woods at 512‐671‐2872 or via email at jwoods@roundrocktexas.gov
Thank you for participating in the City’s Water Conservation Rebate Program. Visit roundrocktexas.gov/rebates to learn about all the Water Conservation Rebates available.
CORR USE ONLY Date received ____________________________ Rebate Amount _________________ Approved ______________________ Application # ____________________________ Date Rebate Issued ______________ By ____________________________ Inspection Date __________________________ Acct # 20040000‐5422 Finance Approval ________________