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1. Can I submit a rebate application for trees I purchased before October 1?

No, only trees purchased between October 1 and May 1 qualify for rebates.

2. Why aren’t rebates also available for trees that do not meet the program criteria?

The list of approved trees for the program includes species that are native or adapted to this area of Texas, meaning that they are well-suited to our climate and rainfall amounts. By offering rebates for these trees specifically, the City is encouraging planting of trees that are the most likely to survive and preserve Denton's tree canopy.

3. Can I submit more than one rebate application?

Yes, you may submit multiple applications; however, you may only apply for a maximum of five trees per property during the current program year (ending May 1).

4. Can I receive my rebate in another form, such as a check or cash?

To help ensure that only Denton residents apply for and receive rebates, they are only available in the form of a credit to City of Denton Utility Service users.

5. Can businesses and nonprofits apply for the rebate?

No, only residential City of Denton Utility Service users qualify for tree rebates.

6. Can I receive rebates for trees on each property?

Rebates are offered by utility customer address, meaning that each individual property is eligible. Please ensure that the information submitted on your application(s) is accurate for each property address, including the number of trees and species at each property, to aid in the follow-up survival rate surveys that may be conducted by the City.

7. How is the City paying for the tree rebates?

The Tree Rebate Program is one of six programs introduced by the City of Denton and Keep Denton Beautiful, Inc. as part of the Denton Tree Initiative, a citywide campaign to increase the tree canopy in Denton. All Denton Tree Initiative programs, including the Tree Rebate Program, are made possible through special funding allocated by the Denton City Council from the City Tree Mitigation Fund.

8. What if the City runs out of program funds for this year?

Rebates are only available until program funds are extinguished for the year, so be sure and submit your application early!