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1. SMART Irrigation Controller Rebates

If you’re considering a SMART irrigation controller, you may be eligible for a rebate!

How do I apply?

1. Review the rebate application for program guidelines.
2. Get pre-approval by calling 214.509.4559 or email our Water Conservation Manager before you select, purchase or install items.
3. Purchase and install a qualifying SMART controller. Save your receipts and bar codes!
4. Complete the SMART Rebate Application as soon as possible. Your rebate won’t be processed until all paperwork is received.

Which SMART controllers qualify for the rebate?

To qualify for rebate, a SMART controller must have the ability to:

• Connect to local weather station via Wi-Fi or have an on-site weather station
• Program each zone according to correct plant type, soil type, sprinkler nozzle type, sun/shade conditions and slope conditions
• Program on only allowed watering days per neighborhood schedule (no exceptions from watering restrictions are given for SMART controllers)
• Give suggested run times for each zone that is adjustable
• Turn off the system in the event of a rain or freeze condition
• Water using the cycle-soak method

How much can I save?

If your rebate application is approved, the City of Allen will rebate 50% of the installation cost (up to $125) of a qualifying SMART controller. The cost may include hardware and installation costs incurred by a licensed irrigator.

2. Pressure Reducing Valve Rebates

Pressure reducing valves save water by lowering your home’s water pressure. If you install one, you may qualify for a rebate!

How do I apply?

1. Review the rebate application for program guidelines.
2. Call 214.509.4556 to see if water pressure in your area is over 80psi according to Allen’s water pressure map. Only homes in these areas will qualify for this rebate.
3. Hire a licensed plumber who is registered in the City of Allen to perform your installation. Save an itemized invoice!
4. Complete the Residential Pressure Reducing Valve Application as soon as possible. Your rebate won’t be processed until all paperwork is received.

How much can I save?

If your rebate application is approved, the City of Allen will rebate 50% of the purchase and installation cost (up to $125) of a qualifying pressure reducing valve. The cost may include hardware and installation costs incurred by a licensed plumber.

3. Rain & Freeze Sensor Rebates

Rain and freeze sensors override your irrigation controls to prevent sprinklers from turning on if it’s raining or below freezing. If you install one, you may qualify for a rebate!

How do I apply?

1. Review the rebate application for program guidelines.
2. Check to see if your irrigation system was installed before 2015. Only systems installed prior to 2015 qualify for this rebate.
3. Purchase and install the rain and freeze sensor. Save your sales receipt, itemized invoices and bar codes!
4. Complete the Residential Rain and Freeze Sensor Rebate Application as soon as possible. Your rebate won’t be processed until all paperwork is received.

How much can I save?

If your rebate application is approved, the City of Allen will rebate up to $50 for the purchase and installation cost of a qualifying rain and freeze sensor. The cost may include hardware and installation costs incurred by a licensed plumber.

4. Rain Barrel Rebates

A rain barrel is a handy way to store free rain water from your roof to water your plants on a dry day. If you want to buy one, you may qualify for a rebate!

How do I apply?

1. Review the rebate application for program guidelines.
2. Select, purchase and install a new rain barrel. Save your receipts and bar codes!
3. Complete the Residential Rain Barrel Rebate Application as soon as possible. Your rebate won’t be processed until all paperwork is received.

How much can I save?

If your rebate application is approved, the City of Allen will rebate up to $25 each for up to two rain barrels.

5. Low-Flow Toilet Rebates

If you replace a high-volume toilet with one featuring a WaterSense label, you may qualify for a rebate!

How do I apply?

1. Review the rebate application for program guidelines. To qualify, your home must have been built in 2005 or earlier.
2. Select, purchase and install a low-flow toilet. Save your receipts and bar codes!
3. Schedule disposal of your old toilet by calling 214.509.4551.
4. Complete the Residential Toilet Rebate Application as soon as possible. Your rebate won’t be processed until all paperwork is received.

How much can I save?

If your rebate application is approved, the City of Allen will rebate 50% of the price of a qualifying toilet tank, bowl, installation hardware, wax ring and installation costs incurred by a licensed plumber up to $100 for the first toilet, $75 for the second and $50 for the third, each for separate bathrooms. Tax is not included. Limit one toilet per bathroom, up to three, for the lifetime of a residence.

6. Water Efficient Washing Machine Rebates

A water efficient washing machine can yield 35-55% water savings!  If you buy one, you may qualify for a rebate.

How do I apply?

1. Review the rebate application for program guidelines. To qualify, you must be replacing a low efficient washing machine or purchasing a washer for the first time.
2. Select, purchase and install a water efficient washing machine. See a list of accepted products. Save your receipts and bar codes!
3. Complete the Residential Washing Machine Rebate Application as soon as possible. Your rebate won’t be processed until all paperwork is received.

How much can I save?

If your rebate application is approved, the City of Allen will rebate 50% of the price of a water efficient washing machine up to $75, $100 or $125 depending on the machine’s tier rating.