Claim Your $5,000 in Plano Plumbing Rebates

Plumbing repairs can get expensive — especially in older homes. Did you know the city of Plano currently offers over $5,000 in plumbing rebates to its residents? 

Plano has four different rebate offers its homeowners can use on plumbing repairs and upgrades. New changes to The Great Update Rebate help offset the cost of upgrading older houses in the city. 

You can also claim rebates for installing certain water conservation items, like pressure reducing valves (PRV) and high efficiency toilets.

At Mother, we love giving DFW area homeowners premium plumbing service at an affordable cost. This easy-to-read guide explains how to claim Plano’s available plumbing rebates — who is eligible, what service options are covered, and how to apply.

Need licensed plumbers in Plano to get your rebate project approved? Call us: (682) 214-3316.

Why Is Plano Offering Water Conservation Rebates?

If you live in Plano, you know all about “August water”. That’s when algal blooms change the taste of your drinking water. 

Local drought conditions and low water levels directly contribute to these issues. That’s why the city’s government introduced a series of aggressive rebates and water conservation programs to improve their overall water quality.

We like Plano’s citywide dedication to water conservation and management. Their commitment means strong rebates for their residents — the only thing better than saving water is saving money at the same time.

Available Plumbing Repair Rebates in Plano, TX

There are currently 4 available rebates that apply to residential plumbing repair in Plano:

1. The Great Update Rebate
2. Residential Rain and Freeze Sensor Rebate
3. Residential High Efficiency Toilet Rebate
4. Residential Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Rebate

If you’re looking for a broad-based rebate option that applies to multiple exterior plumbing, look at The Great Update Rebate information.

The other rebates directly relate to specific residential water conservation products.

The Great Update Rebate: Older Home Improvement in Plano

The first place that local homeowners should look for plumbing rebates is the latest adjustments to The Great Update Rebate.

Plano began The Great Update Rebate program in 2014 to assist homeowners with the financial strain of caring for older homes.

The program has been adjusted several times to better serve the evolving needs of the city’s aging homes. The most recent changes took effect for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, and aim to serve older residents and those with accessibility needs.

“If we have people aging in place or with mobility issues, we have the ability to provide assistance to them,” Director of Neighborhood Services Curtis Howard told Community Impact.

What plumbing projects are covered by The Great Update Rebate?

Almost all plumbing repairs and projects covered by The Great Update Rebate are on your home’s exterior. Interior improvements are subject to far more restrictions.

Here is a list of basic project criteria Plano residents can use to see if they qualify:

• The project must involve minimum property improvements of $20,000.
• Exterior projects qualify, with the exception of a short list of ineligible improvements (you can find those here).
• Your project must complete within four months of start, unless demonstrable need for an extension is shown

Based on our assessment of these criteria, these major outdoor plumbing projects should be approved for coverage:

• Sewer line repair or replacement
• Water line repair or replacement
• Underground pipe leak remediation
• Exterior lead or galvanized steel pipe replacement

IMPORTANT: Do not begin work before receiving your Notice to Proceed! Any project started before official approval is disqualified from receiving The Great Update Rebate.

What properties are eligible for The Great Update Rebate?

As of this publication (March 2025), the City of Plano states the following properties are eligible for The Great Update Rebate:

• Single-family houses, duplexes, townhouses and condominiums 
• Houses that are 30 years or older
• Homes must be owner-occupied (no tenant-occupied, vacant or rental properties)
• Homes must be current on taxes and insurance
• The County Appraisal District appraised market value of the property must be less than or equal to 85% of the Federal Housing Administration single-family mortgage limit for Collin County for the current year. 
  • Year 2024 FHA limit of $563,500 times 85% equals $478,975 maximum property value for 2024.

Not sure if your property qualifies? Use the city’s Eligibility Map to check your address.

How to apply for Plano’s Great Update Rebate

Fill out Great Update Rebate application package, available as a PDF on the City of Plano’s website. Be prepared to follow a few links in order to submit official proof of property ownership and its appraised market value.

Your application package must include a formal bid estimate from your contractor. Contact Mother to get a properly constructed estimate on your plumbing repairs that meets the city’s requirements for rebate approval.

Follow the official process flowchart for a simple explanation of the steps required to apply for the Great Update Rebate:

Plano TX Rain and Freeze Sensor Rebate Information

Rain/freeze sensors help conserve water by preventing unnecessary irrigation. They detect rainfall and freezing events, then send a signal to your sprinkler system to shut off.

These sensors are especially valuable in Plano, Texas, which places heavy emphasis on water conservation solutions. 

Plano offers rebates up to $75 for the installation of a rain/freeze sensor:

• $50 for rain/freeze sensor installation
• Additional $25 rebate if installed by a licensed irrigation professional

A maximum of $75 in rebates can be applied to your utility bill.

How to apply for your rain and freeze sensor rebate

Use the online Residential Rain and Freeze Sensor Application form, which is part of the city’s Water Rebate Program.

You must have a City of Plano water utility account in good standing for the property where your sensor is being installed.

Send in your rebate application and proof of purchase and installation within 120 days of purchase date.

Plano Residents Get a Rebate For Up to 3 High Efficiency Toilets

Efforts to improve the plumbing efficiency of older Plano homes have grown in recent years. 

The city now offers a rebate program for high efficiency toilet (HET) installation in homes built in 1994 or earlier.

Homeowners may receive rebates up to $225 for installing up to 3 WaterSense® labeled high efficiency toilets. The following rebate offers apply:

• $100 credit for the first high efficiency toilet;
• $75 credit for the second; and
• $50 credit for the third.

Note: Eligible WaterSense® high efficiency toilets must be 1.28 gallons per flush or less. But don’t worry — tons of toilet styles and brands quality.

How to apply for your high efficiency toilet rebate

First, check to see that your product is named on the EPA’s official list of WaterSense® labeled toilets. 

Next, complete the Plano Water Rebate Program’s application form for Residential High Efficiency Toilet (HET) Installation.

Completed applications and proof of purchase (product receipt and licensed contractor invoice) must be received by the city within 120 days of purchase date.

Rebate Available for Pressure Reducing Valve Installation

Pressure reducing valves (PRVs) regulate and reduce water pressure from the main water supply into your home or residence. PRVs reduce water flow and leak risks, making them a key component of a larger water conservation plan.

Plano offers rebates that cover 50% of the PRV, associated parts and installation costs. This rebate is available up to a maximum of $500.

This particular rebate is highly generous — you can apply if the valve was installed any time after October 1, 2015. The PRV must have been installed by a licensed plumber registered in Plano, and it must reduce water pressure to the entire house.

Need a licensed plumber in Plano to install your PRV? Call us at (682) 214-3316.

How to apply for your PRV installation rebate

Make sure your property qualifies for the PRV rebate. You’re eligible if you live in any of these structures built before January 1, 2013:

• Single-family detached homes
• Townhomes
• Duplexes and condos

Fill out the Residential PRV Rebate form online. You must currently own the residence, and have an active City of Plano water utility account in good standing. (Use their PRV Rebate Map to see if your address qualifies.)

You must submit your application along with an itemized invoice for parts and installation. The invoice must include your plumber’s license number and installation date, and be received within 120 days of installation.

Talk to Mother about a formal bid on PRV installation in Plano, Texas.

Plano Rebates: Great News if You Need Plumbing Repair

Current rebate offers from the City of Plano are aimed at water conservation, improving older homes, and making homes more accessible to those with mobility issues.

If you’re a Plano resident with plumbing needs, this is very good news. All 4 of these rebate offers — including the Great Update Rebate — can apply to plumbing repair and replacement.

Save $50, $500 or even $5,000 on your plumbing-related projects — ask our expert plumbers which rebates you qualify for!

Need licensed plumbers in Plano to get your rebate project approved? Call us: (682) 214-3316.

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